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A procession on a dusty ground beside a long striped tent with a red and cream draped border. At the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe and a matching orange turban stands with a yellow-and-white flower garland, hands held out, flanked by a man in red-and-gold dhoti with a red-orange shawl wearing a red and white garland on the left and a bearded older man in white-and-gold ornaments with a rudraksha mala on the right. Behind them, men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees with rudraksha malas walk along. In the foreground, two women in magenta saris with yellow rosettes play a flute and a saxophone-like brass instrument. A man at left holds a tall gold-topped staff. The image is a photograph and no names are legible.

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January 12 20152015-01-12Outdoor procession on a dirt path before red-brick buildings and a striped tent structure. Three women in magenta and pink saris with gold borders play wind instruments: one a flute-like pipe at left, one a long reed pipe at centre, and one a silver saxophone-style horn at right, each with a round rosette badge. A man at far right in white dhoti and blue-bordered shawl plays a drum. Behind them, men in white and saffron robes walk; one in a red turban and orange robe wears a long flower garland and rudraksha mala, and another in orange with a garland stands beside him. A man in lavender dhoti carries a brass tray of fruit and flowers, and a man in white carries a tall gold staff topped with an ornament. Several bystanders are visible in the background, and a grey car is parked at left.2015-01-12A procession walks along a dirt path in front of a red-brick building and a shaded stage with purple and orange drapes. Two women in magenta and gold saris play long wind instruments in the foreground, and a woman in a pink sari with a gold border plays a saxophone at right. Behind them, a man in white dhoti carries a ceremonial kalasha-style staff, and a man in lilac dhoti carries a plate of offerings with flowers and fruit. A central figure in an orange robe and tall orange-red turban wears a flower garland and walks at the front, with a white-bearded man in an orange robe and marigold garland beside him. Several men in saffron and orange garments with rudraksha malas follow, and a trident is visible in the background. Onlookers in white stand near the building steps.2015-01-12January 12 20152015-01-12January 12 20152015-01-12January 12 20152015-01-12A photograph of a procession on a dusty road outdoors at dusk. In the foreground, three women in magenta and pink silk saris with gold borders play wind instruments: two play long black pipes (nadaswaram-style reeds) and one plays a silver saxophone, each wearing a yellow rosette on her blouse. Behind them, men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees with sacred ash markings walk in the procession. A man in an orange-red turban and orange robe with a large garland of red and white flowers walks at centre. Beside him, a figure in saffron robes with a yellow and orange garland and a turban walks alongside an elderly bearded man in ochre clothing. A man in a pink dhoti carries a brass tray of fruit and flowers, and a tall gold-topped staff is held aloft. A silver car is parked at the left edge.2015-01-12January 12 20152015-01-12January 13 20152015-01-13January 12 20152015-01-12December 23 20082008-12-23A dhwajarohanam procession on a dirt road in front of white and red buildings. In the centre, a man in orange robes wears a large white and red flower garland and walks behind a yellow canopy umbrella. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes holds a long umbrella pole. Around them, men in white dhoti and shirts with orange shawls walk, and a drummer in white at left plays a drum. At right, a man in white plays a long pipe instrument with a yellow tassel. Colourful umbrellas appear in the background, and several people follow the procession.2010-07-26