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A procession moves down a dirt road between red brick walls and palm trees. In the foreground, men and women in white dhotis, saris and shirts with green-and-white beaded lanyards carry gold ceremonial fans with embossed motifs on long poles, and a man on the left holds a colourful orange-and-red fabric banner. Behind them, participants carry decorated parasols and fans in red, yellow and gold, and more marchers in white and saffron-coloured clothing continue down the road in a long line.

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A procession of devotees in white ritual clothing walks down a dirt road between red walls and trees. Many carry tall golden poles topped with orange and red embroidered ceremonial banners, and some hold golden fan-shaped standards. The front figures include a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, holding a golden pole, and women in white sarees with green and white lanyards. Others wear white kurtas and dhotis. Orange and gold parasols and banners stretch into the distance.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16A procession on a dirt path during a temple festival. Women in white saris with yellow borders carry tall poles topped with ornate teardrop-shaped parasols in red, gold and orange with floral and bird motifs and yellow fringe. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside and behind them. Red and white banners and orange flags stretch down the path under a clear blue sky, with trees on the left.2008-12-23A procession on a dirt path flanked by green bushes and palm trees. Several men in white dhotis and shirts carry tall wooden poles topped with ornate yellow, red and blue embroidered umbrellas, one bearing a white bird motif. A woman in a white sari with a red border carries a brass vessel with leaves on top. Behind her, a person in a saffron-orange robe with a garland walks in the center of the procession, and a man in white holds a white cloth-covered item. Other umbrellas and devotees follow in the distance. A man in the foreground wears a rudraksha mala and vibhuti on his forehead.2006-07-11Outdoor procession on a dirt path between red-painted walls with palm and tree foliage behind. Saffron-robed sannyasis in orange cloth and rudraksha malas walk in the centre, one with a shaved head holding a small object at chest level. Men in white dhotis and shirts flank them, some holding brass vessels and others carrying tall golden-and-red ornamental standards with fringed umbrellas and flags. Several bare-chested men in white dhotis hold long poles, and a golden palanquin-style canopy with a red cloth appears further down the path.2015-11-16December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16A night procession on a dirt road lit by distant lights. Devotees in white clothes carry tall golden ornate standards with red, orange and teal embroidered fabric panels and a blue circular emblem, along with golden parasols. In the foreground, a man in white shirt and cream dhoti and a woman in a white sari with gold border lead the line, both holding standards. Behind them a young boy in yellow top and red shorts walks beside a standard, and a few people in saffron and orange garments follow. The scene suggests a ritual procession.2015-11-15December 25 20072007-12-25A long procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with palm trees and a low concrete wall under a clear blue sky. Several people at the front carry ornate umbrellas with red, yellow and green panels and golden fringe. Many participants wear white or cream dhotis and sarees, while others wear saffron and orange garments and red shawls. A young man in white shirt and dark trousers walks in the foreground, and a child in a red kurta walks with folded hands. The crowd stretches far into the distance, with many more people in white clothing. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in this image.2008-12-27A street procession on a dirt road with a palanquin-style ratha carried high at the top center, decorated with a gold canopy, colorful tassels and green garlands. Many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow shawls walk on both sides, some wearing blue ribbon rosettes and white rudraksha-style neck beads. Foreground: a woman in white sari with orange border carries a brass tray of flowers and an offering pot, and a young woman in white with yellow shawl holds a small brass lamp. Several large decorated umbrellas and ceremonial staffs with trident-topped finials and crescent-and-conch ornaments are carried above the crowd. Fair-skinned woman in orange and white sari walks at far left. Scattered houses and trees in background.2010-02-12