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A daytime procession moves along a dirt path lined with marigold beds and a low green hedge, under a tree and blue sky. Several people in white dhotis and shirts walk in a group, and a figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a garland leads the line. Another man in an orange robe walks beside him, and white-clad devotees follow behind. Colourful striped umbrellas are carried overhead along the procession. Banners with portrait images and printed text hang on a red and orange pavilion and along the path, and a man in a blue checked shirt stands at the left edge in the foreground. Several other people in white and orange are visible further back.

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An outdoor procession on a dirt road under trees, led by a central figure in orange robes with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, hands pressed together in greeting. Around him, saffron-robed sadhus walk alongside people in white kurtas and dhotis with yellow sashes. Two colourful decorated parasols with tassels and ornate finials are raised above the group, and a man carries a long ceremonial staff with a trident-like top. A person in white carries a tray of offerings, and a cameraman in white records the scene. A red-roofed building and palm fronds appear in the background.2010-02-12December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path shaded by palm and leafy trees. A man in an orange turban and orange robe walks at the front with hands folded in namaste, followed by a shaved-headed sannyasi in orange robes. Behind them, men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls walk in procession; one carries a red tray and another holds a garland. A large red, blue and white umbrella with tassels is held over the group. Potted plants and a decorated tent with red and yellow cloth and smaller umbrellas are visible in the background, along with a parked vehicle and a printed banner at left.2007-01-30February 02 20072007-02-02A procession on a dirt road moves between trees and a low wall under a pale sky. Ornate umbrellas with red, gold and blue floral embroidery are carried on long poles by men in white kurtas, some wearing rudraksha malas. Behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis walk in a line, several wearing marigold garlands and ornate gold necklaces; one tall figure with long dark hair and an orange shawl walks near the centre. A man in white dhoti carries a brass instrument, and a woman in a yellow shawl walks at right. A man at the lower left has tilak on his forehead.2009-12-23A procession moves along a garden path in bright daylight, with palm trees and flowering shrubs on both sides. Several large colourful ceremonial umbrellas with orange, red, blue and yellow panels and tassels are carried above the group. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe walks with palms pressed together, flanked by men in white dhotis and shirts. Several men wear round blue and red rosette badges on their chests. A bare-chested man on the right wears a garland and carries a decorated object. A red flag flies on a pole at the left, and a pink multi-storey building stands in the background. A small shaded stall appears near the path.2007-01-30Outdoor procession on a dirt path among trees and shrubs. Several large colourful umbrellas with embroidered panels and tassels, in orange, green, blue and red, are carried over a crowd of men. Many wear white dhotis and kurtas; some wear orange or saffron robes and one priest has a shaved head. A bare-chested man in a mala necklace walks near the centre. Two men on the right carry woven baskets of marigold flowers on their heads. A white ornamental pavilion or pillar stands at the left, and a man in a light blue shirt with a rosette badge walks in the middle foreground.2007-01-30January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a red dirt path under palm trees at an ashram. A woman in saffron robes and an orange head wrap, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, walks at the front. Beside her a shaved-headed monk in orange robes walks barefoot. Behind them, men in white kurtas and orange shawls walk, one holding a folded flower bouquet. A bright red and blue ceremonial umbrella is held over the group. Tents with red and yellow canopies, a dark van and garden plants with pink flowers are in the background.2007-01-30A procession on a dirt path through trees and rocks. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, walk alongside saffron-robed men. Four ornate embroidered umbrellas, one red-and-gold, one multicoloured, one pale with fringe, and another ornate red-and-gold one, are carried on long poles above the group. Orange flags are held aloft at left. At centre, a man in orange robes carries a small deity murti decorated with a white garland and flower offerings. A small child in a teal shirt and pink pants stands at right. A parked silver car is visible at left.2008-08-07December 24 20092009-12-24