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A procession on a dirt path at dusk moves past flowering oleander bushes and a parked yellow jeep and white truck. A central figure in orange robes with a red rudraksha mala and a long white flower garland walks beneath a multicoloured fringed ceremonial parasol with a red and white canopy. Two attendants in white dhotis hold decorated orange-and-white banners on poles. Beside him a barefoot man in orange cloth carries a silver kalasha vessel. Other devotees in white dhotis and shawls walk along, one woman in a white sari, and a man in a yellow shirt stands at the edge. Street lamps line the roadside.

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April 05 20122012-04-05A procession on a dirt road in the evening, with several men walking between decorated umbrellas and banners. Two tall parasols in red, orange and blue with embroidered panels and tassels are carried by men in white dhotis and orange shawls. In the centre, a man in white robes with a white head cloth and white shawl walks holding a small offering tray. Beside him, a man in a long saffron-orange robe with long hair walks barefoot, and behind them others in white clothes with orange shawls follow. Trees, a parked white car and a small pink building stand in the background.2007-01-31A procession walks along a dusty dirt road in bright daylight. A man in the centre wears an orange saffron robe and a long white flower garland, with long dark hair swept back, and holds his hands together in front of his chest; he is a probable Swamiji by swept-back long hair, saffron robe and garland, though appearance is only partly clear. Around him, several men in orange and saffron robes carry a golden trident and a tall ceremonial staff. Men in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow shawls, hold colourful striped umbrellas on long poles, and one man in white carries a silver tray with fruit and flowers. Palm trees and low buildings line the background under hazy sunlight.2008-12-25Outdoor procession on a dirt path at sunrise or sunset, with a multicoloured canopy umbrella held over a central saffron-robed sannyasi. Around him walk devotees in white kurtas and dhotis with yellow or saffron shawls, and sadhus in orange robes. A saffron-robed figure with a long beard carries a tall staff, and another wears a flower garland and rudraksha mala. A man in white with a red-orange shawl holds a silver trident-topped staff. Festive flags and palm trees appear in the background, with a bright sun-flare. Also visible is a banner with a dove emblem.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession walks along a dirt road lined with palm trees and a chain-link fence under a clear blue sky. Two colourful umbrellas with yellow, blue and red panels and gold finials are carried above the group. In the centre, a man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl carries a small brass vessel. Beside him, a figure in an orange robe wears a long red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with a red-clad sannyasi beside them. Several men in white kurtas and yellow shawls walk behind, some carrying long wooden staffs with tridents. A procession of devotees in white dress walks through the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a padayatra procession walking along a dirt road past a rocky embankment and a white-walled building with a tiled roof. Leading the group, a figure in orange robes carries a small deity murti in a decorated frame adorned with garlands. Behind, several men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow or orange shawls carry colourful ornate umbrellas and a decorated kalasha-style standard, while others in saffron shawls walk alongside. A child in green shorts and a woman in a white sari watch from the roadside. Palm trees and a white vehicle appear in the background.2008-08-07January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesApril 05 20122012-04-05February 24 20072007-02-24January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 23 20072007-12-23A procession on a dirt path between a low wall and trees. Two men in white dhotis and yellow shawls carry large embroidered ceremonial banners on tall poles on either side. A central figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe and orange head wrap walks in front, with a bright multicoloured parasol held above a group behind. Several other people in orange, peach and white robes follow, some with yellow shawls and malas, and a van is visible beyond the wall. The figure in the centre has long dark hair and a flowing orange robe; appearance-based candidate, unconfirmed.2009-12-11