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A procession of about a dozen men and women walks along a paved stone path at dusk, lit by warm lamps and strings of blue fairy lights on trees at right. Most men wear white dhotis and white shirts, with one man in a light blue shirt and one in a red-orange robe at right. A woman in a teal sari walks at right. Several carry offerings: a bunch of bananas, woven baskets of flowers and fruit, a bundle of green leaves, and a brass drum slung over one man's shoulder. Red-brick walls and trees frame the background.

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A dawn procession walks along a paved stone path lined with trees and a small red-roofed structure on the left. Men in white dhotis and shirts lead, one in a light blue shirt, another playing a long wind instrument, and a drummer in a white shirt beating a striped drum slung over his shoulder. A bearded man in white and an orange-red robed figure carry bundles and baskets of bananas, flowers and leaves on their heads. Strings of blue fairy lights hang from the tree at right, and a white van is parked behind the group.2016-12-12A morning procession walks barefoot along a paved stone path lined with trees and a strip of blue-lit garland at right. A drummer in a white shirt and gold-bordered dhoti beats a double-headed drum, and a man in a white shirt plays a long brass nadaswaram-style horn. Several men in white dhotis carry baskets of bananas, flowers and offerings on their heads and shoulders, and a youth in a light blue shirt walks with them. A man in a white shirt and dhoti holds an open book. At far right, a woman in a teal sari and a monk in a rust-red robe with rudraksha beads walk in the procession. A white van and warm street lights appear in the misty background.2016-12-12Early-morning photograph of a paved walkway lined with trees at dusk-blue light, with a lit building entrance in the background. A group of about ten men in white dhotis and shirts walk in procession, one carrying a bundle of greenery on his shoulder, another playing a drum, and several carrying bundles and offerings. A woman in a blue sari walks at right carrying a basket. Another person in a red top walks on the right edge. The scene suggests a temple procession before dawn.2016-12-12December 14 20162016-12-14A night procession on a paved outdoor courtyard lit by string lights and tents. In front, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a red-orange shawl carries a tray of green fruit on his head. Behind him, a line of men and boys in white dhotis and red shawls walks in step, several with folded hands. A large blue umbrella with sequined trim, carried on an orange pole, shelters the procession, and a banana-leaf decoration stands beside it. Spectators in the background watch from the edge of the courtyard.2016-12-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a nighttime procession along a wet path lined with scattered rose petals and flower heads. Several women in white saris with gold borders walk in a row, carrying offerings: the foreground woman in a teal green top and white dupatta holds a flower-decorated basket with a pink flower and banana-leaf arrangement, while the woman behind holds a large tray of red, white and green garlands. Other devotees in white and pink clothing follow, and a drummer in white with a red drum stands at the right edge. A bright light and dark foliage frame the scene, with a few people in the background.2014-07-01Night photograph of a devotional procession along a path strewn with flower petals beside trees and a low building. At left, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead mala walks at the front. Behind him, several women in white saris with gold borders carry offerings: one holds a large round tray of red and white flowers with green leaves, others carry brass or wicker-wrapped pots with flowers and banana leaves. A woman in a teal-green blouse and white shawl carries a pot with pink flowers at right. A drummer in white dhoti and shirt plays a red-and-black drum at far right. Bright light flares at the upper left. Appears to be a pada puja or procession with pot offerings.2014-07-01December 14 20162016-12-14A procession moves along a stone-paved path toward a red-walled temple at dusk, led by a row of drummers with large silver drums. Men in saffron-orange dhotis and bare chests play the drums, while others in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls walk alongside. A man in a red-brown dhoti and wrapped crown-like headwear with a gold necklace walks at the centre, behind a white ceremonial umbrella. Some carry tall staffs with trident-like tops. Strings of fairy lights and a parked white vehicle line the route, and a saffron flag appears in the right foreground.2016-12-14July 02 20142014-07-02March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesDecember 14 20162016-12-14