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Outdoor procession on a dirt ground at a festival site with a decorated tent, marigold and flower garlands, and a tall ceremonial banner. A man in a saffron-orange robe, orange head wrap and rudraksha mala walks at the centre, with a flower-decorated rangoli on the ground ahead. Behind him, saffron-robed men carry flower trays and a silver kalasha, and a man holds a large red-and-green umbrella. On the left, men in white dhotis play long wind instruments, and a bearded man in saffron stands nearby. White-clad devotees line the procession. Banners and a temple-style gateway appear in the background.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt ground at a festival, with two large colourful canopy umbrellas with fringed edges held aloft by men in saffron and orange robes. In the centre, a man in a saffron robe and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala walks forward with hands clasped. Beside him, a man in white kurta and white dhoti wears an orange shawl. Further right, a man in an orange robe carries a brass tray of flowers and offerings, and a man in white with an orange sash holds an umbrella. Behind them, a crowd of men in white and orange stands under a banner. Kolam-style chalk designs are drawn on the ground.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt path in front of a white-washed building with a small signboard in Kannada script. Two colourful striped umbrellas with gold finials are carried by men in white dhotis with yellow shawls. A figure in orange robes holds a decorated offering tray with flowers and a garland at the centre. Two saffron-robed figures stand nearby, one with a rudraksha mala, and a man in orange draped cloth bows. Devotees in white stand behind, a drummer plays a large frame drum at right, and a wind player is visible at left. Rose petals scatter the ground. A banner with a portrait hangs on the building at right.2009-12-30Outdoor procession on dry dirt ground beneath a yellow and orange ceremonial canopy with fringed tassels. A bearded man in saffron robes with a green-bordered shawl walks at left. Centre, a man with an orange turban and long dark hair, wearing a saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot in an orange robe. Beside him, a man in a red-orange robe and orange turban leans on a walking stick. On the right, a clean-shaven man in white shirt and dhoti walks barefoot, and a man in white with glasses and an orange shawl walks beside him. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls follow, some holding flowers.2006-12-31December 30 20092009-12-30December 25 20082008-12-25 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on dry ground at a festival site with white tents and flags behind. Several people in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis walk in a line, with parasol-style umbrellas with blue and yellow canopies carried by men in white. The leading figure in front, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, carries a brass kalasha or decorated offering vessel adorned with flowers. Behind him, white-clad volunteers with yellow shawls and lanyards walk alongside. A colourful flower rangoli design lies on the ground in the lower left. Ceremonial procession with saffron-robed participants and white-clad volunteers.2009-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt road during a festival, with a crowd walking under a clear blue sky. In the centre, a man in saffron robes wears a long white and orange flower garland and walks behind a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with fringe. Several men in orange and saffron robes walk alongside, some holding brass vessels; bearded sannyasis in orange cloth follow. A woman in a white sari with a gold border carries a tray of flowers and a lamp at the right. A yellow banner with a blue emblem is carried at the left, bamboo scaffolding lines the road, and men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk in front. Around 20 physical people are visible.2009-01-02Outdoor procession on a dirt road under bright sunlight, with two large ornate umbrellas in yellow and orange with tassels and bird emblems raised above the group. A central figure in orange robes and a long white and red flower garland walks forward, a rudraksha mala around the neck. Ahead of him, a young attendant in orange holds a tall golden staff, and a man in orange on the right carries a silver tray. Behind them, many devotees in white kurta and dhoti with yellow shawls walk along, and a trident stands upright at the upper right. Tents and a welcome centre structure are visible in the background.2010-01-02December 29 20082008-12-29December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor procession on a dusty path under colourful fringed canopies with a gold trident and ceremonial staffs. A central figure in saffron robes wears a white and pink flower garland, a gold pendant and a rudraksha-style mala, with a long swept-back hairstyle and a bindi-like forehead mark. Around him, saffron-robed men carry gold staffs and a trident, while men and women in white dhotis, saris and sashes walk alongside with rudraksha malas. Tents, flags and a pink canopy stand in the background.2008-12-28 +1 copies