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A photograph of a procession on a dirt path through dry scrubland with rocky hillside behind. A woman in an orange sari with a white and red flower garland walks at centre, her head uncovered. A man in front wears a white kurta and an orange shawl and carries a plastic bag of flowers. Behind them a man in a white shirt holds a silver-stemmed ceremonial umbrella with a colourful painted canopy and fringed tassels. Other men in white shirts and dhotis carry orange-and-gold ceremonial banners on poles, and a drum with orange cloth is visible. Several people in white and orange follow in the procession.

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A procession on a dirt path below a rocky, tree-covered hill under an overcast sky. In the foreground, men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls carry a red and blue embroidered canopy banner on poles and a large ornate embroidered parasol with golden fringe. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari wears a white flower garland, and several white-clad devotees and an elderly man in a white cap follow, with a red-and-gold umbrella and a tall ceremonial staff visible in the background. One man carries a plastic bag holding flowers and offerings. No clear a person candidate is identifiable in this scene.2008-11-11A procession on a dirt path outdoors under a cloudy sky. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a white-and-orange flower garland walks barefoot, with a person cue of swept-back long hair and saffron clothing. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry a tall trident-like staff and a red-and-gold ceremonial canopy with embroidered fabric panels. Behind them, men and women in white clothing walk along. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border carries a brass tray of flowers and offerings on a banana leaf. Trees, a parked white van and a rocky hill appear in the background.2008-11-11A photograph of a procession on a dirt path through greenery. At the centre, a man in an orange-saffron garment wears a long white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot and smiling. Above him a multicoloured embroidered umbrella with red and yellow tassels is held by a man in white shirt and white dhoti. Around him, attendants in white shirts and white dhotis or white sarees carry silver staffs and a yellow-and-orange umbrella with a triangular emblem, and a red-and-gold decorated fan-like item is held by a woman in white. Trees and an overcast sky frame the scene. The man in orange has long dark hair and distinctive ornamental cues, consistent with the probable identification below.2008-11-11A procession on a dirt path through green trees. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe, with long dark hair and a white-and-green flower garland, walks barefoot and smiles. Two attendants flank him holding ornate parasols, one orange-gold and one multicoloured with tassels. A man in a white kurta holds a silver staff at right. A woman in a white sari with a gold border carries a brass vessel with flowers. Other men in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange shawls and ceremonial neck cords, follow behind. A trident-topped ritual staff is visible at the top centre.2008-11-11A procession on a dirt path outdoors under a cloudy sky, with green trees behind. A barefoot figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and red flower garland walks at the centre, smiling, with long dark hair swept back. Men and women in white dhotis, mundus and saris carry long ceremonial staves, a silver trident (trishul) and orange and multicoloured decorated umbrellas and banners, including a decorated red canopy. Several people wear orange shawls. Identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-11-11A procession on a dirt road walks past banana plants and a low building under a dusky sky. Four ornate, colourful parasols with floral and peacock-motif panels lead the group. Men in white dhotis with yellow shawls carry a brass vessel and a long staff. At centre, a figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold chain walks barefoot. Behind, a bald man in a red-orange cloth with gold necklaces holds a tray, and a bearded man in orange robes walks at right beside a man in white with a rudraksha mala and yellow sash. A woman in white with a headscarf walks among them, and a trident is visible in the background.2010-01-02December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path with a rocky hill and green trees behind. A man in an orange robe and long swept-back hair, wearing a white and red flower garland and rudraksha mala, stands at centre with palms pressed together in greeting; he appears to be a swami, and the cues are several (long hair, saffron robe, garland, mala) but his face is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity, so this is an uncertain candidate. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts hold a red fringed ceremonial umbrella, a long silver staff and orange-and-gold ceremonial banners. A woman in a white sari with orange border carries a silver tray of flowers and a pot, and another woman in white stands at left. About ten people are visible.2008-11-11A procession on a dirt path through green hillside scrub. In the centre, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white floral garland walks barefoot beneath a large red and multicoloured canopy with yellow tassels. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, many with orange shawls, carry a silver staff topped with a trident and a tall silver ceremonial staff. A large orange and red banner with a blue and white emblem and floral border is raised at right, and a red vehicle is parked behind. Several women in white saris with flower garlands walk among the group. The scene resembles a temple procession with ritual insignia.2008-11-11A procession walks along a dirt road lined by a low concrete wall and trees. Two large ceremonial parasols with red, green and multicoloured fringed canopies are carried above the group, with a decorated pennant on a pole. In the centre, two men in saffron/orange robes wear marigold and red-flower garlands; the one on the left holds a small tray of flowers. Around them, many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with saffron or yellow shawls and identity lanyards, walk and gesture. A few men in white shirts and grey trousers walk at the right edge. Dusk light falls across the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a rocky, vegetated hillside. A woman in an orange sari with a long white-and-red flower garland walks at the front, smiling. Behind her, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry ornate umbrellas (chatras) with embroidered red, orange and green fabric and tassels, and silver staffs. A woman in a white sari with a red blouse and beaded necklace holds a silver pot topped with mango leaves and yellow flowers, a poornakumbha. Several other devotees in white and orange follow along the path, with a silver-topped ritual staff visible on the left.2008-11-11A village-style procession on a dirt road in front of a low concrete wall and young trees. Several umbrellas are carried overhead, including a large yellow fringed canopy and smaller multicoloured ones. Central figures wear orange robes and garlands; a man in orange holding a long staff leads at centre, with a bald man in orange and a few others in white dhotis and shirts around them. On the right, a drummer in white dhoti beats a drum slung at waist height while another man in white walks beside him with a long stick. Many people in white with yellow sashes follow behind.2010-07-26