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A procession moves along a paved path beside a large white tent, with a red-brick wall on the left. A white convertible car decorated with colourful flower garlands leads the way, carried under a canopy of brightly coloured umbrellas in red, yellow, pink and green. Many participants in orange and saffron dhotis and shawls, some with ash marks and bead necklaces, walk in the procession. Younger boys in orange cloth carry bundles and green palm-leaf offerings in the foreground. Several women in saffron and pink saris join the line, and a few men in white dhotis with shawls walk among them. Umbrellas and a red tent canopy fill the background, with a small building and trees beyond.

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December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor procession on a paved path beside a large white tent. A white convertible car, decorated with a garland of colourful flowers across its bonnet, sits at the centre, with a bare-chested man in front of it. Many people walk alongside in saffron and orange dhotis and sarees, some wearing white dhotis, and several children in orange cloths carry leafy branches or small offerings. Numerous colourful umbrellas in pink, red, yellow and green are held overhead, and a red-and-gold banner is visible at left. A procession with umbrellas and a decorated car suggests a ceremonial parade, though no specific ritual is clearly identifiable.2016-12-23A photograph of a festival procession moving along a paved path beside a red-painted brick wall, under bright daylight. Many devotees in saffron and orange clothing walk in two lines; several women wear orange saris and men wear white dhotis with orange shawls. Some children in orange and red outfits walk near the front. Colourful umbrellas in pink, yellow and green are held overhead, and a white open vehicle is visible in the middle of the line. A white tent structure stands at the upper right. Many people are visible, though only the nearest figures are clear.2016-12-23February 05 20152015-02-05August 09 20072007-08-09December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A procession under an open-sided pavilion, with many devotees in saffron and orange robes gathered around a group carrying ornate umbrellas and staffs. Several umbrellas have red, orange and gold canopies with fringed edges and emblems. A man at the right in an orange robe with a bare head, rudraksha mala beads and a white book in hand stands near a line of white-clad attendants. Hanging decorations and a world map mural appear in the background, and a bare-footed crowd of about two dozen people stands on a paved path.2016-01-15A festive procession moves along a sandy path beside a red-washed wall, with a multicoloured canopy and red and pink parasols overhead. A man in the centre wears a white garland and a heavy beaded necklace, and a bare-chested man near him wears orange cloth; both are walking under the shade of the canopy. Women in saris and dresses in red, pink, white and green walk with palms pressed together, and several men in saffron and orange robes and turbans follow. A brass vessel is carried in front, and a man in white dhoti and a dark backpack walks on the right while a cameraman films. Trees and a hill are visible behind.2017-12-30Outdoor procession on a paved road lined with palm and leafy trees. At centre, a bearded man in a deep red-brown dhoti and shawl wears a thick orange-and-white flower garland and gold necklaces, with a red-and-gold headpiece, and walks beneath a large orange umbrella held by an attendant. Around him women in saris of orange, purple and red walk in pairs, one in an orange sari with gold jewellery, and white-clad men in traditional dhotis and shawls follow. Devotees stand along the roadside. a person is the central figure, identifiable by the orange umbrella, floral garland and ornate gold adornments as the honoured leader of the procession.2016-10-11A procession on a stone-paved path lined with palm trees. Rows of people hold large ornate umbrellas in red, magenta and orange with sequined fringes, forming an aisle. On the left, women in orange, yellow and blue saris and a girl with braids and a vibhuti forehead mark stand watching. On the right, men in white dhotis and a man in a blue shirt stand, some holding cameras. In the centre, a group in traditional dress walks forward under a white umbrella toward a distant shrine area, consistent with a temple procession. Photographers are visible at the right edge.2016-12-03A procession walks along a dusty path beneath a white canopy at an outdoor event. Under a large multicoloured umbrella with red, green and yellow panels, a man in saffron robes and an orange-and-gold turban wears a long white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, while a golden trident-topped staff is carried nearby. Several men in saffron and orange robes walk beside him, some holding ornate golden staffs. Along the edges, attendants hold decorated gold-and-red umbrellas with blue dove emblems. A woman in a white sari with gold border and rudraksha beads walks in the foreground, holding a small umbrella. Other people in white dhotis and kurtas follow in the background.2008-12-27