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A procession walks along a narrow paved rural road lined with green trees, a white wall and a utility pole. A man in a bright orange robe with a crimson-orange shawl walks at the centre, and a group of followers in white dhotis, white shirts and orange or yellow shawls with rudraksha malas follow. A multicoloured canopy umbrella with fringe is carried above the group, and several orange flags are held aloft. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border walks on the left. The scene suggests a devotional walking procession.

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January 20 20092009-01-20A procession walks along a shaded village road lined with trees. A woman in a deep red sari leads the group at centre, with a decorated umbrella held above a line of devotees. The canopy is multicoloured with blue, orange and yellow panels and carries the printed word Nithyanandapeetham. Men and women in white dhotis, kurtas and saris walk beside saffron-clad participants, several wearing rudraksha malas and orange shawls. Orange and saffron flags are visible behind them. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers walks at left, and children watch from the right edge.2009-01-20A photograph of a rural roadside procession on a paved road lined with dry grass and trees. A man in a red umbrella-shaded position holds a large red umbrella with decorative fringe, walking at the front. Around a dozen men wear white dhotis and shirts with orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads, some carrying orange flags. A man in an orange-red sannyasi robe walks centrally, bare-chested and barefoot in the front. Two uniformed police officers in khaki walk alongside the group. The scene reads as a devotional walk or procession through a village road.2009-01-20A procession walks along a paved rural road lined with palm trees, shrubs and small houses under a pale evening sky. Ahead, a group of men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange or red shawls carry tall ornate umbrellas with embroidered canopies and fringes, along with orange flags on poles. In the centre, two men in saffron-orange robes walk side by side, one holding a small garlanded figure or murti in his arms. Several men in white with yellow shawls walk behind, some holding flower offerings. A roadside shrine structure is visible at right. This is a pada yatra, a walking pilgrimage procession.2008-08-07A procession walks along a paved rural road lined with palm trees and scrub. Many men in white dhotis and white kurtas, some with yellow or red scarves, walk in a group. Two saffron-robed men in front carry or lead the group, one in the centre holding a small object. Several large ornate umbrellas and red-and-gold flags on poles are carried above the marchers, indicating a pada yatra walking procession. Power lines and a small roadside structure appear behind.2008-08-07A procession walks along a paved rural road lined with palm trees, shrubs and distant hills. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas wear orange or yellow shawls and sashes. Several men carry ornate ceremonial parasols and banners in orange, red, gold and multicoloured patterns, and others hold saffron flags on poles.2008-08-07Outdoor procession on a paved village road lined with green bushes, palms and a white house. Several barefoot men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange or red shawls, walk in a group. Two men at the front carry ornate decorated poles with red, gold and blue embroidered canopies. Behind them, men in saffron-orange robes carry flags and a small deity murti with flower garlands, while others follow in white and yellow clothing. Red flags are raised above the crowd, and a multicoloured umbrella canopy appears in the middle distance.2008-08-07A photo of a pada yatra, a walking procession on a paved rural road lined with green trees, palms and a low wall. In the centre, a saffron-robed man in an orange dhoti and shawl walks forward, holding a garland, with an orange-robed companion beside him. Around them, young men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange or yellow sashes, carry orange triangular flags on poles and ornate umbrella-style canopies in red, gold, blue and white. Several carry garlands and flowers. The procession moves toward the viewer along the road.2008-08-07January 20 20092009-01-20A photograph of a procession of about twenty men walking along a narrow paved road lined with dry grass, shrubs and utility poles under an overcast sky. Most wear white dhotis and shirts with orange or red shawls, while a few central figures wear saffron-orange robes. Several carry tall poles topped with ornate decorated umbrellas and parasols in red, blue, pink and gold, and some hold red and orange flags. The scene reads as a pada yatra, or walking pilgrimage, moving toward the camera. No individual can be identified with confidence from appearance, so no a person candidate is marked present.2008-08-07Outdoor procession on a dirt road during a festival, with a crowd walking under a clear blue sky. In the centre, a man in saffron robes wears a long white and orange flower garland and walks behind a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with fringe. Several men in orange and saffron robes walk alongside, some holding brass vessels; bearded sannyasis in orange cloth follow. A woman in a white sari with a gold border carries a tray of flowers and a lamp at the right. A yellow banner with a blue emblem is carried at the left, bamboo scaffolding lines the road, and men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk in front. Around 20 physical people are visible.2009-01-02A procession walks along a dirt road lined by a low concrete wall and trees. Two large ceremonial parasols with red, green and multicoloured fringed canopies are carried above the group, with a decorated pennant on a pole. In the centre, two men in saffron/orange robes wear marigold and red-flower garlands; the one on the left holds a small tray of flowers. Around them, many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with saffron or yellow shawls and identity lanyards, walk and gesture. A few men in white shirts and grey trousers walk at the right edge. Dusk light falls across the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copies