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Outdoor procession under a crowd of colourful decorative umbrellas in red, orange, pink, teal and maroon, many trimmed with silver fringe and tassels. In the centre a bearded man wears a red-brown robe and a long white and red flower garland with a gold pendant, and a crown-like headpiece, standing among saffron-robed attendants. Bare-chested young men in orange dhotis walk in the foreground with their backs to the camera, and a cameraman films the scene. Onlookers and devotees fill the path beneath trees.

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A festive procession moves along a paved path lined with dense crowds and many colourful ceremonial parasols. Above the crowd, a row of umbrellas in magenta, orange, yellow, green and purple, some with silver fringes, shades the procession. A man in the centre wears a saffron-and-maroon robe and a long garland of white flowers, with a red turban. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti and orange sash walks among shirtless young men in orange and white cloth who carry drums and hold cloth bands. Children in white and orange dress are visible along the edge, and a cameraman stands on the right. A banner on the left shows a bearded man in a red turban; the caption is not legible.2016-12-03A festival procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with many colourful decorated parasols in maroon, orange, pink, yellow, green and purple, some with beaded fringes. A central figure in a deep red-brown robe with a red turban, a long beaded garland and rudraksha-style beads stands among the procession; he carries a long staff and his appearance is uncertain, so he is described only by role. Nearby, men in white dhotis and saffron cloths, and a shirtless youth with a sacred thread, walk alongside drummers beating dhol drums, while women in saris and children in orange and red clothing follow the crowd.2016-12-03Outdoor procession under a crowd of colourful ceremonial umbrellas (orange, yellow, pink, blue, with beaded fringes) carried on tall poles. At the centre a bearded man in a maroon-red robe and cap-like turban, with a long white flower garland and large gold ornaments on his chest, raises one hand in blessing and smiles. Around him men and women in white and gold-bordered dhotis or saris, rudraksha malas and gold jewellery walk closely, while a younger man in an orange robe stands to the left. The scene is a temple-style ritual procession in daylight with palm trees behind.2016-12-23A festival procession moves along a paved path under a canopy of many decorative umbrellas in pink, orange, purple, green, blue and maroon, some with fringed mirrored edges. In the centre, a bearded man with long hair wears a deep orange-red robe and a large white-and-red garland and carries a staff; a rudraksha-style necklace and ornate gold adornments are visible. Around him, shirtless young men in white dhotis and saffron cloth hold drumsticks and play drums, while devotees in white, pink and orange clothing walk alongside. A videographer films from the middle of the crowd. A large maroon umbrella bears a circular portrait of a bearded man in saffron headwear. Many people are visible in the procession and crowd.2016-12-03A dense outdoor procession on a paved path lined with trees. Many devotees in orange, red, yellow and green saris and kurtas press forward beneath large ornate umbrellas in gold, pink, purple, yellow and teal with silver fringes. Drummers in white dhotis and orange cloths play drums with sticks, bare-chested men wear rudraksha malas. A woman in a long red-orange saree with loose hair walks near the center, and a figure in a red-orange garment stands further back amid the crowd. Many people are crowded together along the route.2016-12-03A dense outdoor procession crowds a tree-lined path, with many colourful decorated parasols in pink, yellow, orange and teal with beaded fringes held aloft above the crowd. Bare-chested men in white dhotis and orange cloths walk near the centre, and a man in white kurta and dhoti stands at right beside a shirtless man in a white dhoti. A drummer at far right holds a drum. Women in saris, a woman in a blue top and sunglasses, and an older woman in a yellow shawl stand in the foreground among devotees. A palm tree and a small temple-style structure appear in the background.2016-12-03A crowded outdoor procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with trees. Many participants hold large decorated umbrellas in red, orange, pink and green with fringed edges and ornate finials. Men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees with orange cloths walk among women in orange, red and blue saris and salwar kameez. A drummer in white dhoti and shirt plays a drum slung at his side. Participants carry bags and move in dense groups. No single person can be identified as a person from appearance here.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor festival procession on a village road lined with palm trees and decorated arches. A man in saffron dhoti and orange cloth beats a hand drum at left. A central figure in orange robes, a saffron turban, and a long gold-beaded necklace smiles while walking. Several people in white dhotis and shirts and orange-robed attendants follow, with two large lavender and gold ceremonial umbrellas held on poles overhead. A woman in a cream sari with a gold border stands at right, seen from behind with her long dark hair in a bun, holding a peacock-feather fan. Bright orange and red decorations fill the background.2005-12-31A dense outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palms, with many devotees crowding forward under large decorated parasols. Overhead, pink, purple and red umbrellas with embroidered floral borders and fringed edges shade the crowd. In the centre, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a gold border walks ahead with a handheld device. Nearby, a woman in an orange and red sari and women in green, teal and yellow dresses join the throng, and a boy in orange robes with a tilak on his forehead and a crossbody bag stands in the foreground. Several men in white shirts wear rudraksha malas. The crowd is densely packed and many people are visible.2016-12-03A large outdoor procession with a crowd pressing close. At the centre, a bearded man in a red-orange turban and an ornate gold necklace with a large pendant wears a wide rudraksha mala and a long pink and white flower garland, holding a silver trident. Around him, bare-chested men in orange-saffron waistcloths and rudraksha malas walk, and many devotees, mostly women in saris and salwar, crowd the street. Above them are ornamental parasols in yellow, purple, pink and red with mirrored fringes, under a tree canopy. The event is a Pada Puja celebration per the page, but the image itself shows a procession with umbrellas and garlanded devotees.2016-12-03A photograph of a crowded outdoor procession. At the centre, a bearded man in a deep red turban and a long rudraksha mala with a heavy gold necklace walks forward, holding a tall silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident-like finial and wearing a pink and white flower garland. Around him, many people press close: women in saffron, pink and blue saris with dark hair in buns, a bare-chested young man with a rudraksha mala, and a white-shirted older man with glasses in the background. Above them, ornate umbrellas in yellow, purple, pink and red with silver fringe are held aloft, with green trees and a red-roofed building behind. Several dozen people are visible.2016-12-03