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A procession of women walks outdoors under a grove of palm trees, carrying decorated parasols in green, red, pink, purple and gold with beaded fringes. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with a long rudraksha mala smiles and gestures with her arms, while beside her a woman in a white sari with gold border and red bindi wears a rudraksha mala and tripundra marks. Other women wear pastel and blue saris, gold necklaces and bangles, and some hold glasses. Behind them a man in a light shirt and a woman in white walk among the parasols, with thatched roofs and palm trunks in the background.

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December 03 20162016-12-03August 16 20172017-08-16A street procession of many devotees walks along a paved road under a row of ornate umbrellas with fringed, embroidered canopies in orange, pink, blue, red and yellow, held on long orange poles. In front, a man in a bright red turban and orange-brown dhoti is garlanded with marigold and white flower necklaces and carries a small brass tray. Behind him a woman in an orange sari holds a brass plate with offerings. Other participants wear white dhotis and shawls, orange and ochre clothing, and rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Palm trees and hazy light appear in the background.2017-01-01August 25 20162016-08-25Outdoor procession on a paved path beneath palm trees. Several women in orange and saffron saris and shawls hold long gold-tipped poles carrying embroidered orange and red ceremonial banners, with a large red and multicoloured umbrella with tasselled fringe at the right. Many wear rudraksha malas. A woman in a cream sari and another in white stand among them, and a devotee in white is further behind. Their faces show no clear emotion beyond composure.2016-01-11A festive outdoor procession on a paved path lined with palm trees. A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe, gold-and-bead garlands and a large gold pendant stands at the centre, holding a silver trident-like staff, with a red-and-white turban on his head. Surrounding him, women in red, green, and gold saris and men in orange and white dhotis clap and raise their hands in greeting. Colourful umbrellas in yellow, red, and blue with mirrored trim shade the crowd. A young man in the foreground has a painted forehead and bare upper body, extending his arms. The centre figure's appearance matches the presentation of the a person, shown here in procession and receiving devotees.2016-12-03January 01 20172017-01-01 +1 copiesA large crowd walks through an outdoor festival procession under many colourful decorated parasols in pink, purple, yellow and orange. In the foreground a woman in a white embroidered kurta with a lanyard and a woman in a blue saree with a rudraksha mala walk ahead, while a girl in orange with a rudraksha mala holds a badge. Several women in orange and saffron garments wear rudraksha malas. Near the top centre, a figure with a trident and a long necklace stands above the crowd among the umbrellas, and a cameraman films the procession. Palm trees and a paved path are visible in the background.2016-12-03A photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with green shrubs and trees. Several people carry large red, orange and green parasols with fringed tassels and blue dove-emblem panels. Most walkers wear saffron orange robes and rudraksha malas, while others wear white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl and a red bindi looks toward the camera, and a bald man in saffron robes with a white tilak stands at right. Another man at the right edge wears white clothing and a rudraksha mala. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues alone, so the figure is unsure.2008-12-23A dense outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palms, with many devotees crowding forward under large decorated parasols. Overhead, pink, purple and red umbrellas with embroidered floral borders and fringed edges shade the crowd. In the centre, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a gold border walks ahead with a handheld device. Nearby, a woman in an orange and red sari and women in green, teal and yellow dresses join the throng, and a boy in orange robes with a tilak on his forehead and a crossbody bag stands in the foreground. Several men in white shirts wear rudraksha malas. The crowd is densely packed and many people are visible.2016-12-03A procession on a brick-paved path with a row of women and girls holding long red poles under colourful ornate umbrellas in pink, blue, orange and green, edged with bead fringe. In the foreground a bare-chested man in an orange dhoti-style cloth and rudraksha mala walks past, with white ash markings on his arm. A woman in a yellow sari with folded hands in namaste stands among devotees, and a girl in a multicoloured floral dress walks at left. Palm trees and a red-and-white structure appear in the background.2016-12-03A dense outdoor crowd gathers under many colourful decorative umbrellas, some red, orange, yellow and pink with fringed or patterned canopies, and one large multicoloured parasol with striped ribbons at the top. Many people raise their hands and reach upward, faces turned toward the middle of the crowd. Among them, a woman in an orange saffron sari stands at right, and several figures wear white or orange garments, with some shaved-headed men in saffron near the centre. Women wear salwar kameez, headscarves and saris in varied colours. Palm trees and a red wall stand behind the crowd.2016-12-03