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Dense outdoor procession at an ashram under colourful decorated parasols in orange, yellow, blue and green with teardrop motifs. A man in saffron-orange robes wearing a white flower garland and a cream turban-style headwrap walks centrally, flanked by devotees. Crowds of men in white kurtas and orange shawls, and women in white saris with red and orange borders, press around; one foreground woman wears an orange shawl over a floral kurta.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt road between a low concrete wall and palm trees, with a large crowd of devotees. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and orange shawl walks beneath ornate multicoloured parasols with gold finials, holding a long golden staff. Around him, saffron-clad attendants walk alongside. In the foreground, a man in all-white clothes with an orange shawl claps and dances; women in white and orange saris, one wearing an orange shawl and bindi, smile and raise their hands. Petals are scattered in the air.2008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27A festive outdoor procession at a dusty open ground under colourful umbrellas with yellow, red and blue panels. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a white and orange turban-like headpiece and a long white flower garland, holding a tall ceremonial staff with a golden finial. Around him, men and women in saffron and orange clothing, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, dance and clap. Women in white sarees with yellow shawls dance in the foreground, and a man in white holds a brass tray of offerings with a small plant. Onlookers crowd the background under trees.2008-12-27A dense outdoor procession crowded with devotees in white and saffron. Colourful umbrellas with yellow fringe and red-and-gold floral panels, topped with blue discs, shade the scene. At centre, a man in an orange robe and a golden crown-like headpiece holds a ceremonial staff and wears a long garland; beside him, a figure in a saffron-and-cream garment with a turban-style head covering and a garland also walks in the procession. Many people in white kurtas and saris raise hands and move through the crowd, and a woman in orange carries a brass tray with a green plant. The setting appears to be a dusty open ground with rocks and trees behind.2008-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt path with a large crowd. Several ornate umbrellas with red, yellow and green panels and gold fringe are carried overhead. A bearded man in saffron robes and a long gold necklace walks at the centre, with a flower garland and a saffron shawl; a man in white with an orange shawl walks nearby. Many women in white, saffron and yellow saris and salwars press palms together or smile, and a foreign woman in front is smiling. Palm trees and a fenced compound appear behind.2008-12-27A dense outdoor procession of devotees surrounds a central figure in white clothing with an orange shawl and beaded necklaces, walking forward amid a crowd. Behind him, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a turban stands near ornate orange-and-yellow umbrellas and ceremonial banners with floral motifs and fringe. Many devotees wear white and orange garments, and several women in saffron saris reach out with raised hands. A pink decorative fringe hangs at the left edge, with trees and a stone outcrop in the background.2008-12-27A dense outdoor procession crowd moves between colourful decorated umbrellas with orange and red fringed panels and blue motifs. In the centre, a man with a long dark beard in orange robes and a woman in orange clothing stand near a trident-shaped staff, and a figure with long dark hair wears a white floral garland and orange clothing with a gold headpiece. Many devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with yellow shawls, press forward with raised hands. An orange flag rises at right. A man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl raises his arm at the lower right. The scene suggests a festival procession at an open ground.2008-12-27A dense outdoor procession crowd moves through a sandy, tree-lined area. Several decorated parasols in red, green, yellow and orange with embroidered teardrop panels and blue emblems are held aloft by devotees. Orange flags wave at the right edge. Many people wear white kurtas and dhotis, with orange and yellow shawls and sarees; a woman in a pink saree and a young Western woman with a braid stand near the center. A man in an orange garment with a head covering stands in the middle of the throng, appearing to lead the procession, while others raise their hands in greeting.2008-12-27Outdoor procession on a dusty road lined with palm trees and a low concrete wall. At the centre, a man with a swept-back dark hairstyle wears an orange garment and a white floral garland, holding a ceremonial staff and walking beneath a multicoloured parasol. Around him, many people in saffron and orange robes and garlands walk closely together, and the parasols are decorated in yellow, orange, red and blue with blue motifs. Women in saffron and red saris and salwar kameez with dupattas walk among the crowd, and a man in a white shirt stands in the foreground. The crowd is large and dense, filling the roadway between the parasols.2008-12-27Outdoor procession on dry open ground with a crowd of devotees. Several men and women carry tall ornate parasols with red, gold and floral-embroidered panels, plus orange flags on poles. A central figure in orange and gold ceremonial dress and a crown-like headpiece, with a rudraksha-style garland and a trident-like staff nearby, stands among the devotees; the figure's appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity. Many men wear white kurtas with orange shawls, and women wear orange saris. A man in white near the foreground gestures toward the procession. Palm trees and a low building are visible in the background.2008-12-27A dense outdoor procession crowd moves past yellow and orange decorated umbrellas and orange flags. A tall figure in orange robes and a golden trishul-topped standard rises above the crowd. Near the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and orange-beaded neck ornaments, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes and beads raises his hands. Many young men in white kurtas with orange shawls surround them, and a man in a white shirt stands in the foreground. Women in saris and devotees in orange and white fill the crowd.2008-12-27