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Outdoor street procession on a paved road lined with palm trees and a utility pole. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, many with yellow or red sashes, carry orange-and-red flags and white ceremonial umbrellas with fringed trim. Two saffron-robed figures walk near the centre; one holds a tray of offerings, and the other carries a small deity murti or figure draped in white flower garlands and a saffron cloth, held on a tray. A young girl in a blue top and dark skirt stands barefoot at the left, holding a plate of offerings toward the robed figures. Barefoot and sandaled participants surround them as the group moves forward.

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Outdoor procession on a paved village road during a pada yatra, with a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, many wearing yellow or orange shawls and rudraksha malas. A man in orange robes stands center holding a brass tray with a garland and flowers toward a second orange-robed man, while a woman in a red sari and a girl in a blue top stand at left. Orange flags with black emblems and fringed umbrellas in orange, red and multicolour rise above the group, with palm trees and utility poles behind. Several people hold bouquets of white flowers.2008-08-07A street procession on a paved road lined with palm trees. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes holds up a small brass tray, and beside him another saffron-robed man carries a small orange-clad figure on a red tray, garlanded with white flower strands. Several people in white dhotis and shirts walk around them, some with yellow shawls, and a young girl in a blue uniform holds a tray. Red-orange flags with a black emblem and fringed umbrellas with coloured tassels are carried overhead.2008-08-07Outdoor procession on a paved road during a padayatra. A saffron-robed figure with a red-and-orange head covering and white flower garland stands at the centre, held up by devotees on a raised red cloth. Surrounding men wear white dhotis and yellow shawls, and offer white flowers and garlands. Behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis, a woman in a red sari, and an orange ritual flag are visible. Ornate fringed parasols and orange flags line the road under palm trees.2008-08-07A road procession with saffron-clad devotees walking barefoot on pavement. In the centre, a man in orange robes and a garland stands beside a small saffron-robed figure, possibly a statue or doll, adorned with white flower garlands, while a young man in white holds a bouquet. Surrounding them, men and women in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow shawls, carry saffron flags and fringed decorative umbrellas. A woman in orange robes walks in the foreground, and a vehicle is visible behind the crowd on a palm-lined street.2008-08-07A procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with palm trees. In the centre, a young man in a plain saffron-orange dhoti and shawl walks forward, his long dark hair falling loose. Beside him, a devotee in saffron garments carries a small golden-orange statue of a seated saint decorated with a white flower garland, on a red tray. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with saffron or yellow shawls, carry flowers and offerings, and many saffron flags with orange-and-white emblems fly above. Two colourful ornate parasols with tasselled edges shade the procession, and the figure at centre is a candidate match for the page's subject by appearance alone.2008-08-07Outdoor street procession on a paved road lined with trees and a pink-orange building. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with long hair and a garland walks at the head of a group of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, several with orange or yellow sashes. Ornate multicoloured parasols with tassels and gold finials are carried above the group, and orange flags flutter in the background. Two devotees in white carry trays of flowers and offerings. A young man in white with a yellow shawl holds a parasol at the right edge. Spectators stand at the roadside, including a woman in a green sari and a child in a pink shirt. The saffron-clad figure may be a person based on the saffron robe, long hair and garland, and the page indicates his presence at this pada yatra event.2008-08-07A roadside procession on a village street under overcast sky, with leafy trees behind. At center, a standing figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange head covering and a long flower garland is being walked forward, appearing to be a statue or figure carried among devotees rather than a clearly distinguishable living person. Around it, men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls carry flower offerings and garlands on trays. Saffron-clad sannyasis walk nearby, and orange flags and two colourful fringed parasols appear overhead. A man in a checked shirt stands with hands folded toward the figure, and a child in a light blue shirt watches at left. The scene reads as a padayatra with devotees offering flowers.2008-08-07Outdoor procession on a paved road at dusk with a line of devotees walking past roadside trees and a utility pole. Several large canopy umbrellas with multicoloured fringed tops, orange and red, are carried on poles above the crowd. Red-orange flags are held aloft at left. Many men wear white kurta-style clothing with orange shawls or orange sashes, and others wear saffron-orange robes. In the centre, a man in orange robes and an orange head wrap carries a small figure, a deity murti or statue in orange cloth, decorated with a white flower garland, in a procession. Other marchers hold flower garlands and bouquets in white and orange. The scene looks like a pada yatra, a foot pilgrimage.2008-08-07A photograph of a street procession on a tree-lined road. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a garland walks at the centre, carrying a small deity murti. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange or yellow shawls walk and carry tall ornate umbrellas (kalasha-style canopies) with colourful fringed tops, along with orange flags. Women in white saris with orange borders and children watch from the roadside. The scene reads as a pada yatra (walking procession) of devotees.2008-08-07A street procession on a village road led by a young man in an orange robe and sandals at centre. Beside him, a man in orange clothes carries a small orange-clad figure with a flower garland on a tray. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, many with orange or red shawls, walk with orange flags and two decorated umbrellas with multicoloured fringes. A man in white holds a tray of flowers, and a young child in a tan shirt stands at left. A coloured building with green and orange trim stands in the background.2008-08-07A large procession moves along a paved road lined with trees. In the centre, a figure in saffron robes with a long rudraksha mala walks forward, surrounded by followers in white dhotis and saffron shawls. Several colourful decorated umbrellas with fringed edges and emblem panels are held aloft by devotees, and saffron flags wave above the crowd. Some men carry brass pots and vessels. A pale-robed devotee in a white cap is visible on the right, and a person in the foreground at the bottom edge is partially visible with a red mark on the forehead. The scene reads as a ceremonial walking procession.2008-08-01Outdoor procession on a paved road with a line of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, many wearing orange or red shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces. Several walkers in saffron robes lead the group; one saffron-clad man in the centre carries a small deity murti or statue wreathed in white garlands. Colourful decorated parasols with ornate embroidery and red flags with a black emblem are carried overhead. Trees and dry grassland form the backdrop, and a small child in green shorts stands at the right edge. No identifiable person is shown with confidence; the group is best described as devotees and sannyasis.2008-08-07