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A photograph of a procession on a dirt road in morning light. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts walk in a crowd, with several umbrellas in bright patterned fabrics with fringed edges, including orange, yellow and red-and-blue designs, carried above the group. Orange flags are held aloft on the left. A few women in orange and white saris walk among the men. Single-storey white buildings and a utility pole stand in the background under a clear blue sky.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt path under a clear blue sky. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts walk beneath several decorated parasols in red, orange, blue and yellow with fringed edges and embroidered emblems. A large saffron-orange flag with a black circular emblem is carried at the left edge, and a man in an orange garment walks in the foreground. Low white buildings and water tanks stand in the background. Some participants hold ceremonial fans and a whisk-like object.2007-12-22Outdoor procession on a dirt road under a clear blue sky. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in a crowd, several carrying colourful decorated parasols with red, yellow and blue fringes. Some men play drums and small hand instruments. A tall orange flag with a dark emblem is raised at left. Behind them stands a white concrete building with a flat roof and water tanks, and utility poles line the street. A small blue-and-white bird logo sits at the upper left corner.2007-12-22December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor evening-style procession on a dusty dirt road under a pale blue sky. Devotees in white dhotis, white shirts and white saris walk in formation, many wearing yellow or saffron shawls. Some hold long wooden poles with decorated flags and umbrellas in orange, yellow and multicoloured patterns. On the left, a decorated palanquin or chariot with garlands, tassels and a carved golden figure moves forward. A man at right plays a large drum slung over his shoulder, and another devotee in orange cloth walks near the centre. Palm trees and a flat landscape stand in the background.2010-02-12December 30 20072007-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30December 23 20082008-12-23December 29 20082008-12-29A procession moves along a dusty dirt road on a hazy, bright day. At the front, a drummer in white dhoti and a dark shirt beats a large drum, followed by men in white dhotis and shirts carrying trishul-tipped staffs and tall poles. Several colourful multi-coloured canopy umbrellas, in red, blue, orange and yellow, are held aloft by men in white. Behind them a larger crowd of people in white and in saris walks past simple thatched buildings and a wooden signboard at right, with a utility wire overhead.2006-12-29December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road with a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white saris, many with yellow sashes. Drummers in front play large drums, and musicians blow long brass horns. Behind them, a decorated ratha-style chariot with a golden crest and ornate panels in red and gold moves under multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas and pennants. Several devotees carry orange and red flags. Low buildings and a hazy sky are in the background. No identifiable a person is visible in this image.2010-02-12