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Outdoor street procession on a paved road in daylight. A central man in an orange turban and orange robes wears a long red and green flower garland and gold necklaces, smiling as he walks beneath a red and multicoloured fringed umbrella. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes and gold necklaces walk alongside, one holding a brass trident staff. On the right, a man in white dhoti with gold border and gold necklace smiles. A woman in orange sari holds a golden trident staff behind them. Several people are visible, and the scene suggests a religious procession.

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Outdoor procession on a road with a crowd. A man in the centre wears an orange-red turban with a small ornament, an orange saffron robe, a red and green flower garland, and layered gold necklaces; he smiles and walks under a large red and orange ceremonial umbrella with fringed tassels. Around him, men in orange and white garments carry golden trident staffs, and a woman in orange sari with a dark red blouse walks beside them holding a staff. Orange flags and blue tarpaulin stalls appear in the background, with a crowd behind.2011-12-20A street procession moves along a paved road lined with petals. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange turban, a red-orange cloth, a dense garland of red and green flowers, gold necklaces and gold bangles, and smiles while walking under a large multicolour ceremonial umbrella with tassels and bird emblems held on a tall pole. Around him, saffron-robed followers in orange dhotis and shawls carry gold trident staffs and orange flags. A man on the right wears white dhoti and shawl with a gold-chain necklace and holds an orange-and-blue umbrella. Roadside tents and utility poles stand in the background, with a crowd behind.2011-12-20Outdoor street procession in a town with a hillside behind and low concrete buildings. A large red and blue ceremonial umbrella with tasselled fringe in teal, orange and white is held over the group. A central man in saffron-orange dress with an orange head covering, a green and red flower garland and gold necklaces raises one hand in greeting. Flanking him, men in white dhotis with gold shoulder and neck ornaments carry long gold staffs topped with trident finials, and a shaven-headed man in orange robes walks in front. Devotees in orange and red saris and a crowd continue along the road.2011-12-20Outdoor street procession on a paved road beside white buildings. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and long multi-strand garland of red and green flowers walks centre-frame, raising a hand in greeting; he has long dark hair and a gold waist sash, and wears orange sandals. A red and yellow fringed umbrella is held over him. Around him, men and women in orange and saffron robes and gold necklaces walk, including a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a gold necklace on the right, and a woman in an orange sari carrying a golden trident. a person: the centre figure has long swept-back hair, an orange turban, a flower garland and saffron ceremonial dress.2011-12-20Street procession in a town with a hilly backdrop. A central figure in an orange turban, orange robes, a long red-and-green flower garland and layered gold necklaces raises both hands in joy and walks under a red and multicoloured parasol with tassels. Behind him, a bearded man in orange robes and gold necklace holds a water bottle, a woman in orange sari and a man in white dhoti with gold border and gold necklace walk alongside, and golden trident staffs and a gold-rimmed ceremonial umbrella appear among the group. The figure with turban and garland has long hair and a tilak, matching the appearance cues for a person; the rest are devotees in orange and white ritual dress.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A street procession in daylight. A central man in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban with a red jewel, long dark hair, red and white flower garlands and a gold necklace smiles while walking beneath a red and multicoloured fringed umbrella held over him. Beside him, a man in orange robes and gold chain walks, and at left a bald man in orange garments holds an orange cloth. Women in orange and red saris stand along the roadside, and at right a man in white dhoti with a gold necklace and a gold trident-topped staff are visible. Buildings and a hillside appear behind the crowd.2011-12-20A street procession in daylight. At centre, a man with long dark hair, an orange turban, a red and gold necklace and a thick multicoloured flower garland waves his right hand while walking barefoot-style in orange sandals. He wears orange and gold ceremonial dress with a gold belt. Above him a red umbrella with a fringed multicoloured border is held over his head. To the left, a bald man in orange robes walks beside a man in an orange shirt with a gold chain. Behind, women in white and orange saris and a white-clad man carry a golden trident and a large white fan, with orange banners and a tall trident in view. Spectators watch from a balcony at the left edge.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Outdoor street procession on a paved road with a mountain and low buildings behind. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban with a small ornament, long dark hair, a red and green garland with a gold necklace, and sandals walks forward waving his right hand. Above him an umbrella with red, green, yellow and blue panels and tasselled fringe is held by a white-robed attendant. Around him, several people in orange and white dhotis and saris walk, one man in orange holds a bottle and a folded orange cloth, and a bald man in orange gestures to the side. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border and gold necklace holds a golden trident pole. Gold trident finials are visible on the building edges.2011-12-20A street procession in an Indian town. A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, with a thick red and green flower garland and gold necklace, raises his right hand and smiles while walking beneath a large red umbrella with tasseled edges. Around him, saffron-robed attendants and white-clad men wearing gold chains and gold armbands walk on a road scattered with yellow flower petals. Behind them are trident-topped staffs, orange flags, round blue and gold ceremonial fans, and a pink building with overhead power lines. Appearance cues (turban, flower garland, gold ornaments, saffron robe and procession setting) suggest a person candidate in this procession, though the face is not used for identification.2011-12-20A street procession in a town, with a tall ceremonial umbrella in red, yellow and green panels with tassels overhead. A central figure in an orange turban and orange robes, wearing a red and white flower garland, long swept-back hair, gold bangles and a gold waist sash, raises one hand in greeting while walking. Beside him, men in orange-saffron robes with gold necklaces and rudraksha mala stand close, and men in white dhotis with gold borders and gold chains stand at the edges. A golden trident rises on the right, and yellow flower petals cover the road. Shops and a multi-storey building line the background.2011-12-20