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Outdoor photo at a dusty open ground with a crowd of people in white. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a yellow cloth draped over her shoulder faces away from the camera. Behind her, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands near a white metal frame, and several men and women in white dhotis and kurtas, some with orange sashes, watch or stand nearby. On the left, a seated woman in a pink-orange sari sits in a wheelchair beside a decorated yellow-and-gold ceremonial structure, and a group of boys sit on the ground in front.

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Outdoor youth gathering on dusty ground in bright daylight. In the foreground a woman in a white sari and blouse holds a long yellow cloth stretched out and flapping, facing a crowd. Behind her, a crowd of men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts stand watching, with a few in saffron or orange stoles. Seated young boys in the lower left look up and smile. On the upper left, a decorated palanquin or ceremonial canopy with orange and yellow drapes and garlands sits above the crowd. At right, a white metal frame structure stands near a row of people in white with hands raised. A small pink-clad figure sits lower right. Red-roofed buildings and trees form the background.2010-12-22Outdoor photo at a dusty open ground with a sunlit background of trees and low buildings. In the foreground a young woman in a white salwar-style outfit with a white shawl and a dark beaded necklace holds up a long yellow cloth with both hands, while an onlooker group in white kurtas, dhotis and saris watches. Behind her a crowd of men and women in white, some with orange-saffron wraps, stands along a white metal frame, and children sit on the ground at left. A decorated palanquin or ratha with orange canopy and gold ornaments is visible at upper left, with tall wooden poles. A man in a dark shirt at left wears sunglasses, and a figure at upper right in white kneels near a crowd of seated women. a person is not clearly identifiable among the visible people.2010-12-22Outdoor crowd gathered on dusty open ground in bright daylight at a festival-style event. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with rudraksha malas stand and sit close together, several holding folded items. A bald man in white stands centre-left holding a saffron cloth, and a man in white with glasses stands at right. A decorated float with pink, gold and orange ornaments is visible at the upper left edge, and a saffron flag hangs on a pole at right. Red-roofed buildings and trees lie in the background. Kailasa's Youth Day celebrations are not visibly shown; the scene shows devotees and attendees.2010-12-22A festival procession on an unpaved dirt ground beside a row of low buildings. In the centre, a man in a long orange robe with long dark hair stands on a raised wooden platform and holds a multicoloured umbrella over a decorated deity murti garlanded with flowers. Around the platform, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing yellow sashes and lanyards, and women in white and yellow saris stand with palms pressed together. A woman in a maroon shawl and a man in a green cloth assist beside the platform. Trays of fruit, flowers and brass vessels sit on the platform, and a white bus is parked behind the crowd.2009-12-23July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesA festival procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and bushes. A decorated golden ratha, or chariot, is pulled forward, with a canopy of orange and yellow fabric above and garlands, streamers and colourful tassels hanging from it. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing yellow or saffron shawls, walk alongside and push or hold the chariot, some with arms raised. A small girl in an orange dress walks in the foreground, with a man in a white shirt and yellow shawl beside her. A figure seated under the canopy wears red and orange, but the appearance is too uncertain to attribute to a specific person.2009-12-27December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A large outdoor procession moves down a sandy dirt path lined with banana plants and strings of flower garlands. Dense crowds of devotees stand on both sides. In the foreground a woman in a cream saffron-bordered sari with a red-orange striped border carries a silver pot on her head, and another woman in white holds a small metal vessel. Behind them are rows of people in white dhotis, white saris and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas. Ceremonial banners with gold fringe and red floral embroidery, including a blue and yellow canopy edge, are carried through the crowd. Further back a figure in orange robes holds a brass pot aloft with a garland, and a woman in orange appears at the left. Red and white striped walls and brick-coloured earth mark the edge of the grounds.2008-07-17December 31 20082008-12-31December 22 20102010-12-22December 27 20092009-12-27