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An outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees under a canopy strung with red, yellow and green tassels. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange robe, a white and orange garland, a gold pendant and an orange-and-gold turban, walking between two long wooden poles held by attendants. A golden ceremonial staff is held by a bald man in orange robes and beads. Behind them, devotees in saffron, cream and white dhotis and saris follow, some holding wooden poles. A golden trident finial appears at the left edge. Many people are visible in the crowd behind.

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December 27 20082008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt path with saffron-robed sannyasis walking alongside white-clad devotees. In the centre a young man in orange robes wears a long multicoloured flower garland and a rudraksha mala; he is flanked by two sannyasis carrying tall gold staffs. Behind them a colourful canopy and a decorated palanquin or ratha frame appear, with palm trees and a white tent in the background. One sannyasi on the right carries a trident-topped staff. Several spectators in white and yellow dress line the left side of the path.2009-12-23December 27 20082008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27A procession walks along a sandy path lined with palm trees and thatched huts, with several large decorated umbrellas in red, green and multicolour overhead. At the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe wears a long red-and-white flower garland and a gold-bead necklace, walking with his hands folded. Behind him, a bearded man in orange holds a silver-and-gold vessel. To the right, a bald, bearded man in white with yellow shawl and rudraksha mala walks beside a saffron-robed monk who carries a small ornate pot. Men in white dhotis with yellow shawls and saffron-clad sadhus accompany the group, and a cameraman films from the right.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 30 20082008-12-30A procession on a dirt road under bright sun with palm trees behind. To the left, a man in orange robes carries a tall golden trident; beside him a man in cream clothes holds a long wooden staff with a red sash. On the right, a bald man in orange robes holds a golden staff. Behind them, a man in cream attire and other figures in saffron walk, and a yellow ornamental banner is visible at upper right.2008-12-27Outdoor procession on sandy ground with palm trees behind. A central man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and green jasmine garland with red flowers, a saffron head wrap, and a gold chain with a pendant, walking barefoot in sandals. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes with a gold chain holds a tall gold staff, and a bearded man in orange holds a wooden pole. Men in cream kurta-dhoti and red shawl walk with long wooden poles topped with gold trident and tassels, and a parasol with coloured tassels is visible. Crowd of onlookers in white and orange behind.2008-12-27A procession on a sandy path under large red and multicoloured tasselled parasols, with palm trees behind. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red and white floral garland, a gold necklace, and holds his hands together in greeting; a tall trident-topped staff rises beside him. Surrounding him, several saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas walk, and to the right a man in a red kurta with an orange shawl and red tilak stands beside a young woman in red and gold salwar. On the left, a man in white kurta and dhoti holds a parasol. Several onlookers in red, orange and maroon clothing fill the background. Visible people number about ten to twelve.2009-01-01Outdoor procession at a Brahmotsavam celebration under bright sunlight. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk in a line, many wearing white and orange garlands and gold-toned necklaces; one man in the centre wears a white cloth turban and a white flower garland, hands folded. A man at left in white with a rudraksha mala holds a wooden umbrella pole. Above them stand a wooden-handled ceremonial ornate parasol with a golden trident-like staff, red, yellow and blue umbrellas with tassels and decorative motifs, and orange flags. Devotees in white and orange clothing surround the procession on a dusty ground. a person is a saffron-clad figure with swept-back long hair in the group, but his identity is uncertain from appearance.2008-12-30December 23 20072007-12-23