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Outdoor procession of devotees in white clothing with rudraksha and flower garlands, many raising red-orange flags on poles and arms. A man in an orange robe with a flower garland and a white tilak stands at right, with a greying woman in white and yellow shawl beside him. A woman in white with a red bag at left smiles while raising a flag. A concrete block wall and greenery form the background. Whether the orange-robed man is a person is uncertain from appearance alone.

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Outdoor procession with devotees in white clothes adorned with white-and-pink flower garlands. A man in the foreground right wears an orange saffron robe with a gold-coloured necklace and carries a silver kalasha on a tray decorated with white flowers and green leaves. Behind him, a woman in a white top raises both arms, and other devotees in white hold saffron flags bearing a blue emblem. A woman in a yellow shawl and a woman on the left stand nearby, and a stone wall forms the backdrop. Some devotees appear to be dancing or raising their hands in celebration.2009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01Outdoor procession on a dirt road beside a grey cinderblock wall, with palm trees and a rocky hill behind. Many people in white ritual clothing wear garlands of orange and white flowers and hold orange flags with a blue emblem. Several men wear orange robes and garlands, one with grey hair stands near the centre-left, and others raise their flags and clap. Tall palms and a water tower are visible in the background.2009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01A procession on a dirt road beside a grey breeze-block wall and palm trees. Many devotees in white clothes and white dhotis wear wooden and seed beads (rudraksha-style) malas and raise red flags with a blue emblem of a bird. Several flag-bearers hold red banners aloft, and a colourful decorated float or chariot with pink, green and white garlands appears at upper right. A bald man in white with a bead mala and a man in orange shawl stand among the marchers. No single person is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the identity is uncertain.2009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path lined with palm fronds and red wooden gateposts. Many carry saffron-orange flags on poles, and several wear white garments with flower garlands. In the foreground, a woman with long braided hair in a white shawl with embroidered borders faces the crowd, her hands raised toward a man in a white t-shirt and marigold garland. A woman in white with yellow shawl stands nearby. Behind them a decorated float or ratha with colourful flower arrangements is visible, and a blue umbrella shades a group on the left. Several people are seen on the path, and some in the crowd carry umbrellas and bags.2009-06-01A crowd of devotees waves red-orange flags bearing a blue circular emblem under bright sunshine, with palm trees and a concrete block wall behind them. Many people wear white clothing and flower garlands of beads and marigolds; some wear yellow or saffron sarees and one man wears a white shirt and shorts. Several are clapping with palms together in celebration. The scene suggests a joyful procession or public gathering with many participants.2009-06-01A festive outdoor procession on a dirt path under a bright blue sky with palm trees. Many people in white clothes wear rudraksha and flower garlands while waving large red and orange flags with dark blue emblems. A man in an orange robe with an orange shawl walks at the centre of the crowd, and a man in a white shirt on the right raises one fist. Behind them a decorated palanquin or ratha with colourful fabric and garlands is visible. Two long orange banners stand at the upper left edge.2009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01A procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and a concrete block wall. Many people in white clothing wear marigold garlands and carry bright orange-red flags with blue emblems on poles. In the upper right, a decorated palanquin or ratha topped with a red and green ornamental canopy carries a deity murti. A yellow and red embroidered banner stands at the left edge. Several participants raise their hands and walk with devotional energy.2009-06-01