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Outdoor procession in bright daylight. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with a white head wrap and long garlands of white and maroon-and-gold flowers stands among devotees, wearing gold necklaces and a gold-trimmed shawl. To the left, a man in an orange robe with gold chain necklaces gestures forward, and a man in a dark suit stands at the edge. On the right, two women in white saris stand near a brass pot holding a yellow flower arrangement. Behind them, orange-clad men carry a tall gold trident and a ceremonial pole under a red canopy. Several people in orange and cream clothing fill the background.

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Outdoor procession under a striped red and green canopy with tasselled fringe and a golden trident on a pole. A central man in an orange-saffron robe with a white turban and a long white flower garland and a dark red-brown beaded garland waves his right hand, with a gold necklace visible. Beside him, a man in an orange robe wears a wooden-bead mala and a pendant, holding a folded orange cloth. Men in dark suits stand at the left edge. Two young women in white saris, one holding a brass pot with a yellow flower, walk to the right. Colourful balloons and streamers decorate the background, and people line the scene.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29Outdoor procession under a red umbrella at a festival. A central man in an orange robe wears a long white and red flower garland, gold necklace, and a white turban, with long hair; he is flanked by saffron-robed attendants holding a tall ceremonial staff and walking beside him. Two women in white saris carry brass kalashas with flowers, and a man in a dark suit stands at left. Strings of colourful flags and pink tassels hang overhead. a person appearance cues: long hair, turban, saffron robe and garland; treat as uncertain given the page does not place him at this event.2008-12-29Outdoor procession at a Hindu festival in bright daylight. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a long white and red flower garland and a white and gold turban stands facing another saffron-robed figure seen from behind, and both hold tall golden ceremonial staffs. Behind them a man in a cream sherwani with an orange stole and gold neckband stands near a bald man in orange robes. Two women in white saris carry brass kalasha pots with green leaves, and balloons in yellow, pink and blue decorate the background. Crowd members in white and blue shirts surround the group.2008-12-29Outdoor procession under palm trees with a decorated ceremonial umbrella and a golden trident finial above. A central man with long dark wavy hair wears an orange saffron robe with gold border, a white and red flower garland and a gold chain, walking in front of a crowd. Surrounding people wear white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls, and a woman at right in white sari with orange shawl holds a brass ritual vessel. Bunting flags hang overhead. a person (long swept hair, saffron robe, garland, ceremonial gold necklace) in a procession setting.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA festival procession outdoors beneath two red umbrellas with gold-tipped poles. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a white turban wears a long white and red flower garland and a gold necklace, smiling as he walks. Beside him, a man in orange holds a golden trident-topped staff, and a young man in cream and orange dress holds an umbrella pole. On the right, a woman in white holds a brass-and-flower kalasha pot. Another man in orange with a shaved head stands at the far right. Devotees in orange and white crowd around, and a green gate stands behind. The scene resembles a ratha or procession welcome with a kalasha offering.2008-12-29December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees under a red and yellow umbrella with fringe. Several men in saffron-orange robes wear long flower garlands, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and tilak marks on their foreheads. A man in the center holds a brass tray-like vessel with white and red flower garlands and a yellow flower, offering it to a man in orange who holds a wooden staff. Other orange-clad attendants carry tall wooden staffs with a golden finial, and a bald man in white stands at the right edge. Orange triangular flags hang in the background.2008-12-28Outdoor procession with a central man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, wearing a red tilak on his forehead, walking beside a bearded man in orange who holds a tall wooden pole with a decorated orange canopy. Behind them, women in white and cream saris and garlands of white flowers and beads follow, one woman carrying a tray of white cloth with pink and red flower offerings. The a person candidate has a presentation with a gold necklace and saffron robes, but the appearance is uncertain, so the identification is unsure.2009-06-09A festival procession outdoors in Bidadi during the Jayanti Brahmotsavama celebrations. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk along a dirt path under colourful canopy poles with gold finials. The central figure wears a white turban and a long white and red flower garland, and places his palms together in greeting. Beside him, a man in an orange robe with a gold-chain necklace holds a silver pot of flowers and offerings. On the right, a person in white dhoti and shirt with palms joined stands near a woman holding a brass pot topped with a yellow fruit and green leaves. Balloons and onlookers appear in the background. A bearded man at left holds a ceremonial staff.2008-12-30A procession on a red carpet outdoors under a red and orange canopy with colourful tassels and balloons. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and red flower garland, a gold necklace, a white headband with a swept-back look, and holds his hands folded in front of him while gazing upward. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes and beads holds a tall ornate staff. Behind, a man in an orange robe holds a golden trident-topped staff, and a woman in cream robes and orange shawl stands nearby. At right, a woman in a white sari holds a brass pot with flowers, and devotees in white and red clothing press palms together. Men in dark suits stand at left among the crowd.2008-12-29December 25 20072007-12-25