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A photograph of a procession walking along a dirt path through a wooded area. In the foreground a man in a plain white dhoti and white shirt carries a small tray or offering plate with both hands. Beside him a man in a saffron-orange cloth draped over the shoulder walks with a white mundu. Behind them a woman in a yellow sari and a younger girl in a red top follow, and a small girl in a blue skirt runs at the left edge.

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September 17 20072007-09-17Outdoor ritual on bare reddish earth in front of a dense green tree line. A group of about ten people stands in a loose row with palms pressed together in namaskar, mostly in white dhotis and white kurtas. Two central figures wear saffron/orange shawls over white clothing, one raising a hand in blessing. A small child in a blue skirt and white top kneels at the left edge. On the ground in front are a red-rimmed offering plate and a few small items.2007-09-17Outdoors on bare red earth with a dense green tree line behind, a group of about eight men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. In the centre a man bends forward, placing his hands near a small flame burning on the ground, while a man in orange-saffron cloth stands beside him holding an offering tray. A young child in a white shirt and blue shorts also stands with hands folded.2007-09-17Outdoors on a bare reddish-brown earth clearing before dense green forest, a group of men in plain white dhotis and white shirts stand in a line with hands folded in prayer. A bare-chested man in front wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over his shoulders and holds a small offering vessel. A small flame burns on the ground in front of them beside a red object, with dry leaves scattered on the soil. A child in a white top and dark blue skirt stands at the right edge watching. Several men have their eyes closed or heads bowed in devotion. The scene suggests a simple outdoor puja or fire offering.2007-09-17December 08 20112011-12-08A dusk procession moves along a dirt road past young saplings and a low red-roofed building under a dark blue evening sky. A large crowd of devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and white shirts with some women in white saris, walks in a dense column. Near the centre, a palanquin-style carriage with a white canopy and red-and-blue cloth is carried by several men. Saffron flags and a white banner with lettering are visible on poles at the right. Some people hold small items in their hands, and a few wear dark or colourful garments among the white-clad crowd.2010-11-11May 18 20122012-05-18 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20072007-09-17December 31 20072007-12-31September 03 20102010-09-03 +1 copiesMay 18 20122012-05-18 +1 copiesA street procession moves along a dirt road lined with small buildings and shopfronts. In the centre, a man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers walks carrying a long pole topped with a flag. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside, and women in saris of pink, purple and orange follow with children in school uniforms. A white flag with a blue emblem and decorated umbrellas in red, yellow and blue are carried above the crowd. A yellow tarpaulin hangs on a building at right, and a banner is visible on the left. Several people of varied ages are visible in the procession, with more people in the background. No identifiable a person appearance is clearly visible.2007-09-17