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Outdoor photograph of a procession on a dirt path under a clear blue sky. A large yellow ceremonial umbrella with multicoloured tasselled fringe and a black floral motif is carried on a long pole over a central figure. That figure wears an orange saffron robe, an orange head covering, and a long white-and-orange flower garland, and appears to be an ascetic. Beside and behind them, men in white dhotis and white shirts, several with orange shawls and beaded necklaces, walk along. A man in a white dhoti and shirt on the right carries a yellow cloth bag. Dry scrub and trees line the path. a person appearance candidate is uncertain, so the central robed figure is described by role and attire only.

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November 24 20062006-11-24A procession on flat dry ground with trees and palms behind. A large ceremonial umbrella with multicoloured fringed canopy in red, orange, yellow, blue and green shades is carried over a central figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange head wrap, wearing a long garland of white and orange flowers. Around him, many men in white shirts and white dhotis walk closely, some wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and some in white lungis. A cameraman on the left holds a camera on a shoulder rig. White flags and small banners are visible in the background. A figure in saffron robes with a garland is visible at the center of the procession, and the setting suggests an outdoor ritual walk. Roles visible include attendants, a camera operator and a figure under the canopy.2006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24Outdoor procession on dry dirt ground beneath a yellow and orange ceremonial canopy with fringed tassels. A bearded man in saffron robes with a green-bordered shawl walks at left. Centre, a man with an orange turban and long dark hair, wearing a saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot in an orange robe. Beside him, a man in a red-orange robe and orange turban leans on a walking stick. On the right, a clean-shaven man in white shirt and dhoti walks barefoot, and a man in white with glasses and an orange shawl walks beside him. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls follow, some holding flowers.2006-12-31November 24 20062006-11-24A procession on a dusty dirt road moves past a large tent structure. A rainbow-striped parasol with long fringe is held over a robed figure at center right, whose bare chest shows a heavy beaded necklace and gold-toned ornaments over white dhoti; he has a long white beard and walks barefoot. Beside him a woman in orange robes and a beaded mala walks with hands folded. Other participants wear saffron and orange robes, red and orange turbans, white dhotis and rudraksha malas. Several white parasols are visible in the background, and a crowd follows on both sides.2015-01-13December 23 20072007-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path across dry open land with trees behind. Two large yellow and multicolored fringed umbrellas are held overhead over a central saffron-robed figure wearing an orange turban, a long white and yellow flower garland, and an orange shawl; a bearded elder in saffron with a white beard and marigold garland walks beside him. Around them are men and women in white ritual clothes and orange shawls, a girl in a floral dress, and boys in white with lanyards. a person with a turban and saffron robe walks at the centre of the procession.2006-11-24Outdoor procession on a dirt path at sunrise or sunset, with a multicoloured canopy umbrella held over a central saffron-robed sannyasi. Around him walk devotees in white kurtas and dhotis with yellow or saffron shawls, and sadhus in orange robes. A saffron-robed figure with a long beard carries a tall staff, and another wears a flower garland and rudraksha mala. A man in white with a red-orange shawl holds a silver trident-topped staff. Festive flags and palm trees appear in the background, with a bright sun-flare. Also visible is a banner with a dove emblem.2010-01-02 +1 copiesNovember 24 20062006-11-24December 23 20072007-12-23November 24 20062006-11-24