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A photograph of a procession on a tree-lined dirt path between grass verges, with many people in saffron-orange clothing walking together. A man in the foreground left carries a tall red and yellow ceremonial banner with floral motifs, and a ceremonial umbrella with red and orange panels is held above the group. Several marchers carry trident-like staffs. Near the centre, a figure with long dark hair and a saffron shawl walks beside a bald man in white with an orange shawl, and a woman in white with an orange shawl walks at the front. The group extends into the distance, with power lines and tall trees beyond.

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A large procession of devotees walks along a narrow paved path between green grass verges and tall trees under an overcast sky. In front, two men carry ornate yellow-fringed ceremonial banners with a red and blue emblem bearing a white bird, and another man in an orange shawl holds a trident-like staff. Many devotees wear saffron-orange robes and orange shawls, some with rudraksha malas. Behind them, a decorated umbrella-style parasol is carried above the group, and on the right a foreign woman in a dark top and backpack walks among them. The scene suggests a devotional yatra in the Himalayan foothills.2006-06-04June 04 20062006-06-04A large group of devotees walks along a dirt path beside a tree-lined road during a yatra. Most wear orange saffron robes and orange shawls, with rudraksha malas around some necks. Men in front carry large yellow and red fringed banners and standards with a dove emblem on a blue and red shield. A man in white with a shaved head walks near the center-right, and a woman in white and a woman in black pants stand out among the marchers. Utility poles and green trees line the road under an overcast sky.2006-06-04A large outdoor procession walks along a tree-lined road with green grass verges and tall poplar-like trees. At the front, a red and blue ceremonial umbrella with fringed gold trim is carried on a long pole, flanked by attendants holding ornate silver staffs. Many devotees in saffron-orange shawls and robes walk in a long line; a woman in an orange top and black trousers leads near the centre, a man in white kurta and orange shawl walks to the right, and a woman in a white outfit with an orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads walks in front. A bald man in orange clothes with a beaded necklace walks at the lower left. A woman with glasses and a backpack, wearing an orange shawl, walks at the lower right. Roughly twenty to thirty people are visible, with more stretching into the distance.2006-06-04June 04 20062006-06-04June 04 20062006-06-04June 04 20062006-06-04A long procession of devotees walks along a tree-lined road in daylight, many dressed in saffron and orange shawls and tunics with white undergarments. In the foreground a bald man in a saffron shawl and white kurta walks beside a woman with a braided ponytail and glasses. A red and blue ceremonial parasol with tassels is carried at left, alongside ceremonial staffs and a decorated fan. Some participants carry backpacks and water bottles. The path is grassy with trees and utility poles behind the group.2006-06-04A procession of people in saffron and orange robes walks along a paved riverside path beside a river. Leading the group, several men carry tall ornate yellow standards with red and blue panels and a white bird emblem, and one carries a red and yellow parasol-style canopy. Some marchers wear orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads, while others wear white kurtas and grey clothing. A woman in an orange top and black trousers walks near the front, and a man in an orange robe with a long staff leads the front line. Concrete buildings and utility poles line the background under a grey sky.2006-06-04June 04 20062006-06-04Outdoor procession on a paved village road lined with green bushes, palms and a white house. Several barefoot men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange or red shawls, walk in a group. Two men at the front carry ornate decorated poles with red, gold and blue embroidered canopies. Behind them, men in saffron-orange robes carry flags and a small deity murti with flower garlands, while others follow in white and yellow clothing. Red flags are raised above the crowd, and a multicoloured umbrella canopy appears in the middle distance.2008-08-07A long line of devotees walks along a paved path beside a grassy verge lined with tall trees under an overcast sky. Most wear orange-saffron shawls and wraps over white or pale clothing; a woman in the foreground wears a white top with a rudraksha-style bead mala, and a man in white with an orange shawl walks near the centre carrying a white plastic bag. Others carry white and pink bags. A road and utility pole are visible in the background. The group appears to be on a pilgrimage walk during the Himalaya Yatra in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.2006-06-04