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A procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and a concrete block wall. Many people in white clothing wear marigold garlands and carry bright orange-red flags with blue emblems on poles. In the upper right, a decorated palanquin or ratha topped with a red and green ornamental canopy carries a deity murti. A yellow and red embroidered banner stands at the left edge. Several participants raise their hands and walk with devotional energy.

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A procession on a dirt road with palm trees and a grey concrete wall behind. Women and men in white ritual clothes and white garlands walk alongside, many raising orange flags with a blue emblem. At left, a decorated float with pink and green draping, marigold garlands and a deity murti is visible, with orange-robed figures nearby. A woman in a dark red striped outfit stands at left. Several participants wear marigold garlands and bead necklaces. The scene has a festive, outdoor devotional feel.2009-06-01A procession of devotees walks along a dirt road past a concrete wall and palm trees under a bright sky. Many people wear white clothing and garlands of flowers around their necks, while several raise and wave saffron-orange flags with a blue emblem. Some hold their hands up in joyful gestures, and a few wear saffron or orange garments. A man in a white t-shirt in the foreground holds a long pole, and a woman in a white outfit with a light blue shawl walks nearby. The scene conveys an outdoor ashram procession.2009-06-01A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and a tall copper-coloured ceremonial pole. A bare-footed man in a saffron-orange robe and orange shawl walks in the centre, hands folded, flanked by people in white kurtas and white trousers wearing white and multicoloured flower garlands. Several young men and women raise bright orange flags printed with a black circular emblem. Behind them stands a white-roofed temple structure and a stone sculpture.2009-06-01A festive outdoor procession on a dirt path under a bright blue sky with palm trees. Many people in white clothes wear rudraksha and flower garlands while waving large red and orange flags with dark blue emblems. A man in an orange robe with an orange shawl walks at the centre of the crowd, and a man in a white shirt on the right raises one fist. Behind them a decorated palanquin or ratha with colourful fabric and garlands is visible. Two long orange banners stand at the upper left edge.2009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01A crowd of devotees waves red-orange flags bearing a blue circular emblem under bright sunshine, with palm trees and a concrete block wall behind them. Many people wear white clothing and flower garlands of beads and marigolds; some wear yellow or saffron sarees and one man wears a white shirt and shorts. Several are clapping with palms together in celebration. The scene suggests a joyful procession or public gathering with many participants.2009-06-01A large procession of devotees walks along a dirt road on a bright, hazy morning, with palm trees and a low wall behind them. Many are dressed in white ritual clothing, with some women wearing sarees in blue, yellow and pink. Numerous people carry tall orange flags bearing a dark blue emblem, and several hold round orange-and-gold fan-shaped banners with decorative motifs. Some carry long poles and a yellow cloth is draped over one man's shoulder. The crowd extends into the distance, with a white vehicle visible at the right edge.2008-12-27A festival procession moves along a tree-lined road. At the centre, an ornate golden palanquin with a canopy, garlands, tassels and a red-and-gold decorated seat carries a seated figure in red and gold clothing, with a trident and kalasha-style ornaments beside it. Many people in white dhotis and kurtas walk alongside, some wearing orange or saffron sashes and rudraksha-style beads, while others in saris and casual clothes follow. Numerous saffron flags and a Malaysian flag are carried on poles. A white van and a red signboard appear at the edges.2010-12-22June 01 20092009-06-01A photograph of a festival procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees under a clear blue sky. Many devotees, mostly dressed in white kurtas, dhotis and sarees, walk in a long line. Several people in the foreground hold tall poles topped with ornate, embroidered decorative umbrellas or banners in red, gold and blue, and red flags with a blue emblem flutter above them. A decorated palanquin or ratha is visible at the far left, and a vehicle is parked at the right edge. No individual can be clearly identified as a person.2008-12-23A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path lined with palm fronds and red wooden gateposts. Many carry saffron-orange flags on poles, and several wear white garments with flower garlands. In the foreground, a woman with long braided hair in a white shawl with embroidered borders faces the crowd, her hands raised toward a man in a white t-shirt and marigold garland. A woman in white with yellow shawl stands nearby. Behind them a decorated float or ratha with colourful flower arrangements is visible, and a blue umbrella shades a group on the left. Several people are seen on the path, and some in the crowd carry umbrellas and bags.2009-06-01A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with coconut palms. Many people in white clothing walk in a long column, several carrying tall poles with saffron-orange flags bearing a blue emblem. Some participants in front hold brass or decorated offering vessels. Orange and yellow ceremonial umbrellas or palanquin canopies appear in the background, and a concrete wall runs along the left side of the road.2008-12-25