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Outdoor photograph of a line of people holding tall red-orange flags on poles along a dirt path at dusk. Many participants wear white clothing, and one woman in a pale green-patterned outfit and a striped head covering stands near the front with a shoulder bag. A woman in orange sari stands among the flag bearers. A person in white with hands clasped stands at the right edge facing the line. Behind them are multi-storey pale yellow buildings, low white structures, a water tower and distant hills under a pale sky. Event context suggests a flag-hoisting procession at a temple festival.

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Two rows of devotees in white clothing stand on a dirt road holding tall poles with orange-red flags bearing blue circular emblems, forming a flag-hoisting procession lane. On the left, a woman with white hair wears a white shawl, and a man in white stands beside her; on the right, men in white dhotis and shirts hold flagpoles upright. A teal-covered vehicle sits further down the road, with more white-clad people and a red building and trees in the background.2008-12-23Two long rows of devotees stand on a dirt path holding tall orange saffron flags with dark circular emblems on wooden poles. On the left, women wear white sarees with green and pink tones, and a child is held at hip level; on the right, men wear white shirts and white dhotis. The flags extend into the distance under a pale dusk sky, with low buildings and trees behind.2007-12-23December 29 20082008-12-29December 27 20082008-12-27Outdoor photo of a procession of devotees walking on a dusty road at the Kumbh Mela, many carrying bright orange-red flags on poles. In the foreground a woman in a white shawl with red-bordered sari and white gloves holds an orange flag, and another woman in a white shawl carries a white plastic can. Other walkers wear white and red garments, a pink head wrap appears at right, and a bearded man in a striped sweater and knit cap walks among them. A concrete overpass and hazy sky are visible behind. A large sign and a decorated tower stand in the background. The scene reflects the Maha Snan pilgrimage procession described on the page.2013-02-10December 24 20082008-12-24December 25 20072007-12-25A procession of women walks along a riverside embankment beneath a concrete bridge, carrying tall orange flags on wooden poles with dark circular emblems. Many wear white saris with gold borders, others wear red or pink tops and maroon shawls. Decorated ceremonial poles and an umbrella-like canopy appear in the background. A cameraman with a video camera is visible among the crowd near the flags.2013-02-12A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road past open scrubland and distant low-rise buildings under a hazy sky. Many participants wear white dress, some in sarees and salwar kameez, with orange shawls and white lanyards with badges. Tall orange and red flags with a dark emblem rise above the crowd, and several ornate umbrellas with bright multicoloured canopies and gold-tasselled edges are carried aloft. Drummers in white and orange clothing play drums at the front-left. A small number of people walk in the foreground, and a palm tree and a few spectators stand at the right edge.2008-12-28December 24 20082008-12-24December 29 20092009-12-29A procession of devotees walks along a red-carpeted path at outdoor festival grounds under a clear sky. Lines of people in white clothes stand on both sides, many holding tall poles with bright orange flags bearing a blue emblem. Women in white and blue sarees and a woman in an orange and grey shawl carry woven baskets holding coconuts and green leaves. Drummers and a line of marchers are visible in the distance, with hills and a tree behind. A banner strung with orange flags runs across the background.2008-12-29