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A procession on a dirt path lined with palm and banana trees. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe, orange turban and a white and orange flower garland walks forward, carrying a rudraksha-style mala and smiling. Two tall ceremonial umbrellas, one multicoloured with tassels and one red with fringed tassels, are held over the procession by men in white dhotis and orange shawls. Other devotees in white shirts and dhotis and saffron robes walk around them, with a boy in a white shirt and jeans at right. Saffron flags are visible in the background.

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December 30th 20072007-12-30A procession walks along a sandy path lined with palm trees and green foliage. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe with a red-bordered shawl and a rudraksha mala, walking beside an ornate fringed parasol with red trim. Behind him, another man in an orange robe holds the parasol pole. Two orange ceremonial banners with blue-and-red emblems flank the group. On the left, two older men in white kurtas and orange shawls walk ahead, while many people in white and orange clothing follow along the path.2006-10-21December 30th 20072007-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 30 20072007-12-30A procession on a dirt road beside a grey block wall and palm trees under a clear blue sky. Central figure wears saffron robes, a white and orange flower garland with a red tassel, and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot with hands joined. Behind him, saffron-robed men carry a golden trident and a golden staff, and several colourful parasols with yellow, red and green panels and fringed tassels are held overhead. A bearded man in saffron robes and gold necklace walks at right, while men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and boys in white walk along the sides.2008-12-25December 30 20072007-12-30A procession walks along a dirt road lined with palm trees and thatched huts under bright sunlight. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a long white flower garland walks among other saffron-robed sannyasis, one holding a tall golden staff. Ahead, a man in white kurta and a bare-footed devotee carry brass ritual vessels, and several attendants in white dhotis with yellow and orange shawls hold colourful striped and tasselled umbrellas over the group. Some participants wear rudraksha malas. The scene suggests a temple procession.2008-12-25A festival procession moves along a sandy road lined with palm trees under bright daylight. Several umbrellas with multicoloured fringed canopies are carried on long poles, and a golden trident is raised at centre. Many people walk in the procession: men in orange saffron robes and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a central figure with long swept-back dark hair wearing a white sari-style garment with a red floral garland and gold ornaments, and bearded men in orange robes. A man in white dhoti with an orange shawl walks at right, and a man in cream sherwani walks at left. A large crowd of onlookers fills the background.2009-01-01A religious procession walks along a dirt road under bright sunlight. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a long flowing mane of hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and a large garland of white and pink flowers walks with palms pressed together in greeting. Flanking him, two attendants in orange robes carry tall golden staffs topped with ornaments. Behind them, men and boys in white dhotis and kurtas, some with orange sashes and rudraksha malas, follow. Several attendants hold up multicoloured decorative parasols with tassels and orange ceremonial flags on poles. Trees and low buildings line the background.2008-12-28January 09 20072007-01-09Outdoor procession along a sandy path beside a red brick wall under bright sunlight. Several men and women in white dhotis and white garments with gold borders walk while carrying tall golden staffs with fan-shaped tops and a long pole. A large ceremonial umbrella with colourful striped fringe is held overhead at the centre. Near the middle, a figure in saffron-orange robes walks with a small group of people in orange, maroon and white clothing. Several people wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and garlands. Palm trees and leafy trees stand behind the wall. Roughly a dozen people are visible.2015-01-13A dusty outdoor procession moves along a red earth path lined with palm trees and a low stone wall. Large ornate parasols with red, yellow and blue panels and painted floral and bird motifs are carried on long wooden poles by men in white dhotis and shirts. Behind them, a group of people in saffron and orange robes walk, with a woman in orange wearing a white and orange garland. A crowd of devotees in white clothes fills the foreground and background, and a man carries a brass vessel on his shoulder. The image is a documentary photo of a religious procession during an ashram celebration.2008-12-25