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A procession moves down a wide granite-paved path between two rows of devotees holding colourful decorated umbrellas in red, orange, yellow and purple. On the left, women in white, pink, green and orange saris and salwar kameez stand along the route, with a small girl in a pink outfit at the edge. On the right, a line of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, many barefoot, face inward. In the middle distance, a figure in orange and a drummer with a large drum lead the group, and a man in white clothing carries an ornate umbrella near a vehicle. Trees and tall buildings frame the background.

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A procession along a stone-paved road lined on both sides by devotees holding brightly coloured decorated umbrellas in red, orange, yellow, purple and pink with sequined edges. On the left, women in saris and salwar kameez stand in rows; on the right, men in white dhotis and kurtas, some bare-chested, hold umbrellas. In the centre distance, a figure in an orange garment with a garland walks among drummers and attendants near a vehicle, and a boy in orange stands at the front. A camera crane is visible overhead among trees.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor procession along a stone-paved path lined on both sides by crowds. On the left, rows of women and girls in orange, green and purple saris and salwar stand facing the centre, several with flowers in their hair. On the right, men and boys in white dhotis and kurtas hold up large red, yellow and magenta ornate parasols with tasselled edges, while others walk behind. In the centre, a procession of people in orange and white robes moves toward a palanquin-style structure, with a few smaller yellow and green parasols raised above. Palm trees and string lights frame the scene under a pale sky.2016-12-03Outdoor procession on a paved stone path lined with spectators on the left in colourful saris and salwar, including orange, green and purple garments, and young girls. On the right, men in white kurta and dhoti hold large red umbrellas with decorative fringes. A palanquin-like canopied structure and a figure in orange and white ceremonial dress with garlands stand further up the path near a decorated enclosure with strings of lights and palm trees. Several people carry umbrellas in a line along the walkway.2016-12-03A festival procession moves along a paved stone path under green trees. Many women and girls in orange and saffron saris and salwar-style dress carry ornate parasols in orange, purple, blue and yellow with beaded fringes. Several barebodied men in white dhotis with gold borders walk near the centre, and one holds a drum-like instrument. A flower-decorated kalasha-style object and a bundle of flowers are visible among the procession. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so no candidate is asserted. The scene suggests a ratha-style ceremonial walk.2016-09-09December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03August 16 20172017-08-16 +2 copiesA 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 20162016-12-03August 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesDecember 03 20162016-12-03