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A crowd of devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing gathers outdoors during a procession. Two large colourful parasols with blue, yellow and red panels and tassels shelter the scene at left. A man in a saffron-orange robe stands at centre with hands folded in greeting while others press around him; a woman in a lavender sari offers a yellow flower. Many men in white shirts and dhotis, some with orange scarves, surround them. A small printed portrait placard on a stick is visible in the background above the crowd, beside green trees and a wall.

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Outdoor procession in a tree-lined street during a daytime padayatra. A large ornate canopy umbrella with blue, red and gold panels and yellow lotus motifs and fringed tassels shades the scene at left. Crowds of men and women in white and saffron/orange garments press forward; several women in orange saris and orange shawls lead, one in a white sari with a dark beaded necklace at left, and many men wear white shirts and orange sashes. A devotee at centre holds up hands in folded-palm greeting. A small framed portrait on a stick held aloft shows a woman with a caption. Trees, a low wall and onlookers in the background complete the setting.2009-01-21A dense outdoor procession in daylight on a dry road, with a crowd of many people in white shirts and dhotis, saffron scarves and orange-clad devotees pressing around a central figure. A tall saffron-robed person with long dark hair stands at centre-right in orange robes and a pink flower garland, with several white-clad devotees nearby. Colourful multi-panel umbrellas with gold motifs, tassels and red, green and blue fabric shade the left side of the scene, carried on poles. Several handheld placards stand above the crowd, one with Tamil script and a small portrait. Bare trees and green fields lie beyond the people.2009-01-21A dense outdoor procession moves through a crowd of devotees, most dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, with many women in saris and salwar kameez. Several large ceremonial umbrellas with yellow, red and green panels and tassels, along with yellow and red embroidered banners on poles, are raised above the crowd. Near the centre, a few figures in saffron-orange robes and garlands walk within the procession, and one raised arm holds up a gold ceremonial staff. Coconut palms and thatched huts line the background, and many people reach out with folded or raised hands in devotion.2009-01-01Outdoor street procession in a crowded Indian town. A tall, ornate yellow, blue and red canopy with red and gold tassels shades the crowd. A woman in an orange sari with a long dark plait and a man in an orange-saffron shirt stand near the centre, surrounded by many men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white and saffron saris. A banner with Tamil text hangs above, and a white bus with a poster stands in the background. Several people press palms together in greeting.2009-01-21A street procession of many devotees in white dhotis and shirts with orange sashes moves under large white and orange parasols with gold finials and red fringe. At the centre, a man in an orange robe and orange turban, hands joined in namaste, wears a green and white flower garland and walks between parasol bearers. Behind him, a bare-chested man in white dhoti holds a parasol pole. A man in a white dhoti and orange shawl walks nearby, and a crowd of onlookers in saris and shirts lines the road. A small framed portrait on a yellow board is carried in the lower left. Orange flags wave in the crowd.2006-09-24A dense outdoor procession moves through a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis. Several large ornate parasols with embroidered gold and red panels and fringed edges are carried above the group. A man in the centre wears saffron-orange robes, rudraksha beads and a long necklace, with a rod topped by a trident-like finial raised beside him. Other saffron-clad sannyasis and women in orange saris walk nearby. On the right a tall banner shows a bearded man in orange seated with raised hand and bead mala, with Tamil text printed on it. Palm trees and a thatched roof appear in the background.2009-01-01January 21 20092009-01-21January 21 20092009-01-21A large crowd of devotees walks along a village road during a procession. Two striped umbrellas in red, yellow, green and blue with a bird emblem shade the front. Drummers in red uniforms with a drum and a cymbal lead the way. Many people wear white dhotis and shirts, and women wear saris and carry flowers and brass items. A woman in the centre has a red and orange garland. Placards on sticks show printed portraits of a woman and roadside banners hang with a flag. The page is a photo of a ratha paada yatra with no visible a person.2009-01-21Outdoor festival procession with a crowd of devotees in saffron and white clothing raising hands and cheering. Colourful umbrellas with yellow, red, green and blue panels and tassels are held aloft. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron robe, a white flower garland and gold necklaces, smiling as he walks among the crowd. Behind him, a decorated float with a deity murti and floral arches is carried forward. A silver staff is visible, and a white building with signage stands in the background.2008-12-23January 21 20092009-01-21 +1 copiesDecember 27 20082008-12-27