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An outdoor procession walks along a dirt road lined with trees and palms under bright sky. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red dhoti and shawl, wearing a red turban, layered gold necklaces, and a long garland of white and pink flowers, walks beneath a tall orange umbrella held by an attendant. Around him, women in orange, red and purple saris with gold jewellery and men in white dhotis with saffron and orange cloth walk in step. A vehicle is parked in the background. Several onlookers in ritual dress accompany the group.

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A procession walks along a tree-lined dirt road under bright sunlight. At centre, a bearded man in a maroon turban and maroon robe wears a long garland of white and orange flowers and heavy gold necklaces, while an attendant holds a large orange umbrella with a red handle above him. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange cloths walk barefoot, and women in orange, red and purple saris with gold jewellery walk alongside. A parked silver car is visible behind the group.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11Outdoor procession on a tree-lined dirt road. A central man in a maroon-red dhoti and turban with a large gold necklace and a long white-and-pink flower garland walks under a large orange and gold umbrella held by a bare-chested man in white and gold dhoti. Around him, women in orange, red and purple saris with gold jewellery and men in orange dhotis and rudraksha malas walk along. Appearance cues of the central figure (turban, ornate gold necklace, garland) are present but his identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a garlanded procession leader. Palm trees and mango trees frame the scene.2016-10-11A procession walks along a sandy village road lined with trees and palms. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a red turban, layered gold necklaces and a long garland of red and white flowers, walks barefoot. Above him an orange umbrella with gold dot pattern and fringe is held by a man in white dhoti with a bare upper body beside him. To the left, a shirtless man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and orange cloth bears a tall orange ceremonial fan. Women in orange and red silk saris with gold necklaces walk alongside, and a vehicle is parked behind.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11A procession walks along a tree-lined path. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe, a red-maroon turban and a green and white flower garland, with layered gold necklaces, walks beneath a large orange parasol with gold dotted fringe held by a man in white. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange garments, white dhotis with gold borders, and rudraksha malas walk. Women in orange and gold saris, a red sari, and a violet and green sari with gold jewellery stand in the group. Green trees and a red wall frame the scene.2016-10-11A procession walks along a tree-lined dirt path. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe and matching headwrap wears a multi-row gold necklace, carries a large garland of white and green flowers, and walks behind an orange umbrella with a fringed edge held by a man in white dhoti and saffron cloth. Around him are men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, and women in orange, red and purple saris with gold necklaces walking to the right. Red walls and green trees frame the scene. a person is the bearded figure in the centre, identified by the rust robe, ornate gold necklaces, headwrap and the umbrella and garland honour.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11 +1 copiesA procession on a tree-lined dirt path. At centre, a bearded man in a maroon-brown robe and a dark red turban, wearing a heavy gold necklace and a floral garland with a pink tassel, walks beside a red-handled orange umbrella held by a bearded man in white. Around him, several young men in orange and saffron cloths wear rudraksha malas, and young women in orange, red and purple silk saris with gold jewellery walk alongside. A man in white dhoti with gold borders and a bare-chested man with white ash marks on his face also walk within the group. The scene is lit by daylight with green foliage behind.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11