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A procession on a dirt road beside a red brick wall, with palm trees behind. Men and women in white dhotis and white saris walk in two lines, several holding long golden poles topped with ornate, fringed umbrella-like canopies in red, orange, yellow and pink with blue and white emblems. A man in a white cap and white clothes stands at left, and an orange-clad figure appears in the distance among the marchers. This appears to be a ceremonial procession of devotees.

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A procession moves down a dirt road between red brick walls and palm trees. In the foreground, men and women in white dhotis, saris and shirts with green-and-white beaded lanyards carry gold ceremonial fans with embossed motifs on long poles, and a man on the left holds a colourful orange-and-red fabric banner. Behind them, participants carry decorated parasols and fans in red, yellow and gold, and more marchers in white and saffron-coloured clothing continue down the road in a long line.2015-11-16A procession on a dirt path during a temple festival. Women in white saris with yellow borders carry tall poles topped with ornate teardrop-shaped parasols in red, gold and orange with floral and bird motifs and yellow fringe. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside and behind them. Red and white banners and orange flags stretch down the path under a clear blue sky, with trees on the left.2008-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path between red-painted walls with palm and tree foliage behind. Saffron-robed sannyasis in orange cloth and rudraksha malas walk in the centre, one with a shaved head holding a small object at chest level. Men in white dhotis and shirts flank them, some holding brass vessels and others carrying tall golden-and-red ornamental standards with fringed umbrellas and flags. Several bare-chested men in white dhotis hold long poles, and a golden palanquin-style canopy with a red cloth appears further down the path.2015-11-16A long procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with palm trees and a low concrete wall under a clear blue sky. Several people at the front carry ornate umbrellas with red, yellow and green panels and golden fringe. Many participants wear white or cream dhotis and sarees, while others wear saffron and orange garments and red shawls. A young man in white shirt and dark trousers walks in the foreground, and a child in a red kurta walks with folded hands. The crowd stretches far into the distance, with many more people in white clothing. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in this image.2008-12-27A procession of devotees in white ritual clothing walks down a dirt road between red walls and trees. Many carry tall golden poles topped with orange and red embroidered ceremonial banners, and some hold golden fan-shaped standards. The front figures include a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, holding a golden pole, and women in white sarees with green and white lanyards. Others wear white kurtas and dhotis. Orange and gold parasols and banners stretch into the distance.2015-11-16A photograph of a procession winding along a dry, dusty slope between tall thin trees. Dozens of people walk in a long line, mostly dressed in white, with some women wearing saffron-orange shawls and a few in white saris bordered in orange. Several colourful ornate parasols with red, blue and yellow panels are carried above the group. Some participants hold tall ceremonial staffs with saffron tassels and a man at the front carries a small brass bell or lamp. Power lines stretch overhead and hills rise in the hazy background.2007-02-15A procession moves along a dirt path lined with palm trees and shrubs under a clear blue sky. Many people in white dhotis, kurtas and saris walk in a long line, several carrying tall wooden poles topped with golden fan-shaped and teardrop-shaped ornamental standards draped with red, green and embroidered fabric. Above them, saffron-orange flags with a black emblem flutter. In the foreground a young woman in a white sari and a red garland holds a standard, and a man on the right in a white shirt and orange shawl raises a standard. A figure in a red-brown garment walks near the centre of the line.2007-12-25November 16 20152015-11-16A festival procession moves along a dirt road past a low concrete wall and palm trees. Many people in white and cream clothing walk in the crowd, with orange-saffron-clad figures among them. Tall red-orange flags with blue circular emblems rise above the group, and several ornate umbrellas with red, yellow and blue canopies and gold finials are carried overhead. A drummer and a person playing a horn lead near the left edge. Two saffron-robed figures stand near the centre under the umbrellas, one with a shaved head; their appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm an identity. Children in white and a girl in a red top walk among the adults, with garlands and beaded necklaces visible.2008-12-24December 27 20082008-12-27November 16 20152015-11-16Outdoor photo on a dirt path beside a corrugated metal fence and banana plants. Several men and women in rust-orange dhotis and shawls, many with bare upper bodies and ropes of rudraksha beads, stand in two lines facing inward. The two front men on the left and right hold a large multicoloured umbrella and yellow-and-red ceremonial banners on poles. A woman in an orange sari holds a brass plate with offerings in the centre. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand along the path, and an older man in white at right, along with a woman in white, observes. A white vehicle is parked further back. This appears to be a ritual procession, and the setting is consistent with a temple-linked ashram.2013-01-06