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A festive procession moves along a dirt path lined with palm trees and tall trees, under many colourful umbrellas in magenta, blue, red and green. Several women walk in front carrying large decorated pots on their heads, topped with pink and white flower garlands and ornaments. The women wear saris in red, pink, orange and green, with gold necklaces and bangles. A drummer in a white shirt and blue head cloth plays a drum at the left. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala and walks at the front right. Many other participants in white and colourful clothes follow, some wearing name badges. A red-walled building stands in the background.

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A large outdoor procession moves along a tree-lined path under colourful decorated umbrellas, with pink, purple, yellow and green canopies held aloft by attendants. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair and a grey beard wears an orange-red robe and a garland of white flowers, appearing to lead the procession. Nearby, a figure with long dreadlocks wears an orange-red robe and walks among crowds of women in saffron, orange and red saris with flowers in their hair and tilaka on their foreheads. Several bare-chested men in white dhotis walk in the crowd, one holding a camera on a shoulder rig. Children in white headbands and beaded necklaces stand at the lower right. Large crowds fill the path and flank the procession.2016-12-03A festival procession moves along a dirt road at a celebration, led by a line of drummers in yellow turbans and brown tunics with orange cloth hanging from their waists, playing large drums. Behind them, several decorated parasols with red, blue and yellow panels and gold fringe are carried upright by attendants. A woman in an orange scarf and white dress walks at the front, with white-clad devotees and women in white and blue saris following. A canopy of orange and blue cloth and banana leaves stands in the background, with yellow and red flags. A man in white with a beaded necklace walks in the foreground.2008-12-30A large outdoor procession moves through a courtyard beside a red-walled building. Several ornate umbrellas in red, green and gold with blue panels are carried overhead. At centre, a man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl wears a large gold necklace and a long red-and-white garland, with a dark head covering; a figure in a white shawl beside him holds a ceremonial staff. Women in orange and white saris carry brass kalashas adorned with flowers, and devotees in white crowd around. Red and orange flags rise at left.2016-07-19A festival procession on a dirt path beneath large lavender and red fringed ceremonial parasols. In the center, a man in an orange robe and orange turban stands with a long white and multicolored flower garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, smiling. Beside him, a man in white ritual clothes holds a parasol pole. Drummers flank the scene: one in an orange cloth and green sash plays a drum at left, and another in a red dhoti and pink top carries a drum at right. A woman in a cream sari holds a peacock-feather fan. Devotees in white garments crowd behind, some raising hands. A decorated colorful banner and palm trees appear at upper right.2005-12-31A festival procession on a dusty ground. Women in pink and red saris carry tall decorated pots on their heads, wrapped in pink and white tinsel, with bright pink and green ornaments and feathers. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and a grey-haired older man with a purple shawl walk among the crowd, and a man in a blue checked turban holds a brass horn. A large yellow umbrella with beaded fringe is visible above the crowd. Several people wear identification badges on their clothing.2016-12-23A festival procession moves along a tree-lined road. Red flags with gold borders line the sides, and several ornate parasols in red, green and multicolour fringed silk are held aloft. A man in the centre wears an orange-and-red garment and a long dark wig-like hairstyle with a gold necklace, carrying a tall gold trident and a bejewelled staff. Drummers in orange dhotis and white and checked shirts beat large barrel drums, while women in white and gold-bordered saris carry brass pots and small offering vessels. Many devotees in white and saffron walk behind, with a gold kalasha-style pot and a golden trident visible on the right.2016-07-19 +1 copiesDecember 03 20162016-12-03December 31 20092009-12-31A 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.2016-12-03A dense outdoor procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with trees. Many devotees surround a central figure in the middle of the frame, who wears a saffron-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial garland; the central figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance and is shown in a procession role. Women in red, orange, green and pink saris and sleeved blouses fill the foreground, many with tilak and flowers in their hair. Men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk beside them, some carrying drums and a large drum in the lower right. Above the crowd, several ornate umbrellas in pink, yellow, red and purple fabric are held aloft, and a cameraman in a white dhoti films from the lower right. Crowd count is well above one hundred.2016-12-03A festival procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees. Several men in white dhotis and shirts carry large colourful umbrellas with yellow fringe and painted floral and paisley-like panels in red, green and gold. In the centre, a bearded man in saffron robes and a woman in a gold-brown sari walk forward, with a saffron-robed sannyasi and a man in white nearby. On the right, two drummers in leopard-print tribal-style costume with yellow head wraps and painted arms play drums. Crowds of onlookers in white and blue shirts line the route behind the umbrella bearers.2008-12-30December 23 20162016-12-23