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A procession outdoors on bare ground and grass in front of a red brick building with a green corrugated roof and a sign reading Ananda Hall. A man in front in white dhoti and an orange shawl carries a metal pot on a tray, flanked by two women holding round red-and-gold fringed fans. Two attendants hold up tall ornate parasols with red, yellow and blue embroidered canopies and tassels. Behind them, men and women in white with orange shawls walk in line, and a crowd of children and adults watches from the left. Garlands and rudraksha malas are visible on some participants.

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A procession outdoors in front of a red building with a green corrugated roof. A central man in white dhoti and orange shawl carries a silver tray holding a green plant and a metal pot, walking beside a tall pole-mounted red, yellow and multicoloured ceremonial umbrella. Flanking him are two yellow-fringed red parasol-like fans with the bird emblem. Several other men and women in white clothes and orange shawls walk alongside, some holding the red fans.2006-11-14November 14 20062006-11-14November 14 20062006-11-14Outdoor procession in front of a long red-walled building with a green corrugated roof and small ornate finials. Several men in saffron-orange robes carry decorated umbrellas and a small ceremonial object on a staff. One central figure has long dark hair and a bare upper body, holding a tall umbrella with a red fringe, while other saffron-clad attendants walk alongside. A dense group of devotees in white and pale clothes, including women in white saris and children, stands on the dirt ground to watch. A red flag flies on a pole at the right edge. A figure with a crown-like headpiece cannot be confidently identified, so the candidate is unsure. Approximately 30 physical people are visible.2006-10-21November 14 20062006-11-14November 14 20062006-11-14December 24 20082008-12-24A group of children and adults stands on bare ground in front of a long red brick building with a green corrugated metal roof and small finials along the ridge. A red and orange flag flies from a pole on the right under heavy grey clouds. Several people in white clothing and orange-saffron sashes hold round red and yellow fan-shaped ceremonial fans with a red emblem, and two decorative parasols with ornate fringed tops stand near the entrance. Some children wear white kurtas and frocks, others wear casual shirts and a patterned skirt. Palm trees are visible at the right edge.2006-11-14Outdoor procession in front of a long red-walled building with a green corrugated roof and small finials along the ridge. Several people in saffron-orange robes walk along a dirt path, carrying ornate umbrella-like canopies with fringed white, orange and multicoloured borders. A central figure in orange holds a tall umbrella-style canopy above a robed person, while others in white kurtas and dhotis and white saris follow behind, including children in white. A red flag flies on a pole at the roofline and a figure in orange robes carries a small brass or metallic object. The setting is open ground with bare trees and a cloudy sky.2006-10-21October 08 20062006-10-08A procession on a dirt path past a red-walled building with a green corrugated roof. Several women and men in orange saffron robes walk in line; one woman carries a brass tray of red flowers, and another holds a large ornate parasol with red, blue and gold embroidery over a gold-trimmed canopy. Behind them, people in white and cream clothing follow, including a man in white shirt and trousers carrying a small object and a figure in a long white dress. Flags on poles with orange and gold fabric are carried through the crowd. Trees and a utility line appear at the upper left. No individual in the procession is clearly identifiable as a specific person from appearance.2006-10-08December 23 20082008-12-23