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A procession on a sandy courtyard in front of a white-painted building with palm trees behind. On the left, a large dark stone Nandi bull statue with a bell-studded collar and white and red flower garlands sits on a white pedestal. Several men walk in procession: the central figures wear saffron-orange robes and orange shawls, while others wear white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls. One man in orange carries a small deity murti decorated with white flower garlands on a tray. A man in white at right holds a large ornate yellow-and-red canopy, and two colourful parasols with tassels are raised above the group. Orange triangular flags on poles are visible in the background.

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A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path beside a white-painted pedestal holding a dark stone Nandi bull with flower garlands. A tall man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair walks at the centre, holding a small figure wrapped in orange cloth and garlands against his chest. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls carry orange flags on poles, and two ornate umbrellas in red, yellow and blue with fringed edges rise above the group. A woman in a cream sari stands further back among the marchers. Palm trees and a white building are visible behind. The central figure's appearance shows several cues, including long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, while the scene is a padayatra style walk; identity is only appearance-based.2008-08-07A procession on a dirt path outside a whitewashed building. A black stone Nandi bull statue with garlands sits on a white pedestal at left, and saffron flags are displayed. Several men in white dhotis and white or orange shirts carry colourful decorated parasols and a small figure, possibly a murti, adorned with flower garlands. In the centre, a barefoot man wears an orange robe and draped orange shawl, and carries a small orange-clad figure with flowers, appearing to lead the procession. Palm trees and a sign on the building are visible behind them.2008-08-07December 07 20072007-12-07A procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with a concrete block wall and palm trees. At the centre, a man in saffron robes with a garland of white flowers is carried or escorted forward, holding a red and gold object, while others in white dhotis with yellow shawls walk beside. Ornate umbrellas in multicoloured embroidered fabric and tall gold-tipped staffs with decorated pennants lead the group, and orange flags flutter above. Several men in white with orange or yellow sashes carry flower offerings in brass trays. A few women in saris and a small child stand at the right edge.2008-08-07A procession of devotees walks along a sandy path beside white walls and palm trees. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe and sandals carries a small orange-clad deity murti garlanded with white flowers, flanked by another saffron-robed man. Two decorative embroidered parasol-like standards with gold finials and a large multicoloured umbrella with fringe are carried by men in white dhotis and white shirts. Orange flags wave among the group, and several men in white and yellow sashes carry flower garlands. Parked cars and a grey wall stand in the background.2008-08-07A procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with green trees. Four decorated ceremonial umbrellas on tall poles are carried by men in white dhotis and white shirts, two of them with gold-fringed, embroidered canopies in red, blue and white. Men in saffron/orange robes lead the group, one carrying a small deity murti garlanded with flowers. Others wear white with orange shawls, and an orange flag is carried at the front. A woman in white with an orange shawl and a few children watch from the sides.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.2008-08-07Outdoor procession on a dirt path shaded by trees. A central figure in orange robes and a garland of white flowers walks barefoot among devotees; a person is visible, identifiable by long hair swept back, orange robes and a garland, but identity is uncertain. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts walk around him, some wearing orange or saffron shawls and carrying bundles of flowers. Three large ornate parasols with colourful fringed canopies and a gold-tipped pole, plus a yellow-fringed umbrella, are held aloft over the group. A young man at left carries a black speaker, and children watch from the right beside a pile of firewood.2008-08-07Outdoor 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.2008-08-07A procession on a dirt road between a grey breeze-block wall and palm trees. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas and others in orange robes walk in a group. At the centre, a man in orange robes carries a small figure or image on a tray, with a flower garland around it. Men on the right and left hold ornate umbrellas (chatras) with red, gold and blue embroidery, and others carry saffron flags. A young child in a blue shirt walks among them. Men in white carry trays of flowers. The scene appears to be a pada yatra, or walking procession.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 procession on a paved path beside a white-painted wall with palm trees behind. Men in white dhotis and orange robes walk in a line, several holding orange flags on poles. In front, a man in white with a bare torso carries a long pole topped by an ornate umbrella-like canopy with floral and mirror-work patterns, and a second multicoloured parasol rises behind it. A man in orange holds a small deity murti on a tray wreathed with garlands. Another man in white carries a smaller decorated canopy on a pole at the right. Palm trees and a tiled white structure frame the scene.2008-08-07