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A large crowd of devotees in white ritual clothes walks outdoors in a procession under bright daylight. Several men wear white shirts and dhotis, and some wear orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha malas. Two decorated parasols, one red-and-gold and one orange with a blue bird emblem, are held aloft, and a tall orange flag rises at right. In the middle distance a palanquin or ratha with an ornate canopy is carried above the crowd, and palm trees and a low wall with festoons stand behind. A woman with glasses in a white sari is visible at right, and one devotee raises his hand in front. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.

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Outdoor procession at a Brahmotsav festival on a sunny day. A dense crowd of devotees, mostly men and women in white clothing, walks forward with hands folded in prayer. Two ornate, colourful canopy umbrellas with fringed borders are carried above a palanquin-like object, flanked by large dark fan-like plumes. A tall pole with a red-and-orange flag rises at the right, and palm fronds and a low wall are visible behind. Several devotees wear saffron cloth and rudraksha-style malas over white shirts.2007-12-27Outdoor procession under a clear blue sky with palm trees behind. A large crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis walks forward, many with orange or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders. Several carry or walk beneath ornate parasol-style umbrellas with red, green and yellow fringed canopies, and orange flags on tall poles rise above the crowd. A foreground man in a striped pink shirt and a middle-aged man in white with a pendant are pressing their palms together in devotion. A photograph taken from within the procession, with hands raised holding a camera at the left edge.2007-12-27December 27 20072007-12-27December 29 20082008-12-29A large crowd walks through a village street in a procession. Several ornate umbrellas with red, orange, green and blue panels and gold finials are held aloft above a central figure. That figure wears an orange-saffron turban and orange cloth, with a flower garland around the neck, and holds hands together in greeting. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis surround the procession, along with women and children in colourful saris and clothing. Strings of small paper flags stretch overhead, and a red and blue banner with painted animal figures hangs at left, with a saffron flag beside it. Palm fronds and thatched roofs line the street.2007-01-12December 25 20072007-12-25December 29 20082008-12-29A lively street procession with a dense crowd of devotees dancing and raising their hands. Several ceremonial umbrellas with red, yellow and green panels and gold fringe are carried above the crowd, along with saffron-orange flags and palm trees. Many men wear white kurtas and dhotis with orange or saffron shawls, and some wear rudraksha malas. In the foreground a man in a white kurta and dhoti raises his arms, while a man in a cream outfit with a gold-trimmed shawl gestures in the lower right. Devotees in orange and saffron clothing move through the procession, and a figure in saffron-coloured robes stands among them. No individual can be identified as a person from the image alone.2009-01-01Outdoor procession moving along a dirt path under tree shade. Three large ornate umbrellas with multicoloured panels, peacock-blue and gold motifs and the word "DHYANAPEETAM" are carried on long poles. Many people in white shirts and dhotis walk alongside, while orange-clad devotees and women in orange saris fill the crowd. Near the centre, a man with long dark hair, a garland of orange and yellow flowers and orange robes walks in the procession; he is distinctive with long hair and garland, so a person identification applies, but the appearance is not certain enough for a firm match. A large white fan or chamara is held near the centre. Orange flags with gold borders wave at the edges.2007-12-23A large outdoor festival procession under clear blue sky, with a dense crowd of devotees in white clothes and saffron-orange shawls moving among tall decorated ceremonial umbrellas and standards. Two ornate teardrop-shaped canopies with red, yellow and green embroidered panels and gold finials stand in the foreground, beside orange flags and a multicoloured parasol. A small white-clad group of people stands on a raised platform at left, and a woman in a purple sari with a handbag stands at right. Utility poles and trees line the open field. Many people are in the crowd, with the exact number not clear from the image.2008-12-29Outdoor procession in dense crowd at a festival ground, bright hazy morning light. Several decorated ceremonial parasol-style umbrellas (orange and multicoloured with floral and bird motifs, tasselled edges) are carried aloft on tall poles above the crowd. Men in white shirts and dhotis and devotees wearing orange shawls surround the procession. A few people in orange and saffron clothing stand near the center. Orange and red flags fly on the left, banana leaves and palm trees appear at the right edge, and a stage scaffold with speakers stands behind.2009-01-01A dense outdoor procession crowd moves through a sandy, tree-lined area. Several decorated parasols in red, green, yellow and orange with embroidered teardrop panels and blue emblems are held aloft by devotees. Orange flags wave at the right edge. Many people wear white kurtas and dhotis, with orange and yellow shawls and sarees; a woman in a pink saree and a young Western woman with a braid stand near the center. A man in an orange garment with a head covering stands in the middle of the throng, appearing to lead the procession, while others raise their hands in greeting.2008-12-27