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A procession walks along a dusty dirt lane shaded by trees with white flowers. At the centre, a man in a long orange-red robe and saffron shawl walks ahead, with a ceremonial umbrella with blue, red and yellow panels held over him by a man in white. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, follow, along with a woman in a white sari with an orange border. A uniformed man in khaki with a belt and cap walks at the right, and a few more men in white and dark clothes follow at the rear. Fences of woven sticks and a small thatched building appear at the left.

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A Guru Poornima procession walks along a dirt path lined with palm and tropical trees. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe, with hands pressed together in greeting, wears a long white garland of flowers and walks beneath a large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with a yellow canopy and fringed tassels. Several other ceremonial umbrellas are visible behind. Around him, men in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls and women in white saris with orange shawls walk in the procession. A woman in front carries a tray of flowers, and attendants hold long staffs. The scene reads as a devotional ritual procession.2007-07-29A festival procession on a dirt path through green trees during Guru Poornima celebrations. A tall figure in orange robes with a long white flower garland walks at the center, with an orange shawl and rudraksha-style mala visible on a man in front. Multicoloured fringed canopy umbrellas with a yellow centerpiece, and white-clad devotees with orange sashes, carry the procession. A cameraman with a video camera stands at right. Several people in white dhotis and orange scarves walk alongside, some carrying a ceremonial brass or silver pot and a flower-decorated tray.2007-07-29Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with green shrubs and palm trees. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a long garland walks at centre, a multicoloured fringed parasol held above him by a woman in an orange sari with a garland. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in greeting, and others walk alongside; one holds an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulder. A rocky outcrop and an orange flag are visible in the background.2008-07-27February 24 20072007-02-24A 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.2006-10-21July 29 20082008-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 27 20082008-07-27August 08 20092009-08-08Outdoor procession on a dirt road beside a white bus with large devotional portraits on its side and a palm tree overhead. A tall man in orange robes with a sash walks barefoot at the centre, with a bare-headed man in orange robes beside him under a red, yellow and blue ceremonial umbrella with tasselled edges. Behind them, people in white dhotis and white garments follow, and a woman in a yellow sari with hands pressed together walks at left. A small child in brown stands at left among onlookers. Colourful festival decorations and a figure in orange are visible in the background.2009-01-02A dusty street procession under a bright sky, with a yellow ceremonial umbrella with fringed edges carried over a central figure. Several men in saffron and orange robes and garlands walk together, some with rudraksha malas. A central man in white dhoti with gold border and a long-haired figure in white and gold walk near a man in orange turban holding a cloth. Behind them, people in white dhotis carry a tray, a woman in green salwar walks at right, and a peach-colored building and parked brown car stand in the background.2016-04-21A procession on a dusty dirt road at an outdoor festival. A figure with long dark hair, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace walks barefoot under a multicoloured parasol with fringed tassels. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees walk in step; one bearded man in saffron carries a brass-coloured vessel. A woman in a white sari with a gold border carries a silver tray of offerings at right. Bamboo scaffolding and tents line the road behind, under a clear sky with trees.2009-01-02