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A group of about 20 people walk along a dirt path under a clear sky with a dry tree and scrubland behind them. At the centre, a woman in a rust-orange sari with a gold border and a long rudraksha mala walks forward. Beside her a figure holds a bright orange umbrella aloft, wearing an orange-brown wrap and beaded necklaces. Others in white kurtas and dhotis, orange stoles and some in red or floral salwar kameez follow, several carrying cloth bags. Trees, a parked car and a hillside form the background.

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August 08 20092009-08-08August 08 20092009-08-08A group of devotees walks along a dusty dirt path lined with palm trees and scrub. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair walks beside a man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl, both wearing rudraksha malas. A young attendant in white holds an orange umbrella over the saffron-robed figure, and women in white saris with yellow borders and beaded necklaces follow behind. a person is the saffron-robed man with long hair and rudraksha mala, walking as the central figure in the procession.2009-08-08August 08 20092009-08-08A procession walks along a dirt road under trees on a bright day. A man holds a red and gold patterned umbrella over a central figure in saffron robes with a red and white garland and a rudraksha mala. Beside and behind them, men in white dhotis and kurtas and others in saffron cloth walk with hands folded or palms together. A man on the right in saffron wears a gold-bead necklace. Vehicles and palm trees appear in the background.2011-05-23Outdoor photo of a group walking along a dirt path beside green trees under a pale sky. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron shawl walks ahead, and beside him a person in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long hair, holds an orange umbrella overhead. Behind them, a line of women in white saris with gold borders and necklaces walk alongside a man in white kurta and a red-orange shawl on the right. Several participants wear white and yellow clothing.2009-08-08A photograph of a group walking single file across a dry, stony dirt field under a pale sky, with a palm tree and scrubby bushes behind them. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes walks beneath a bright orange umbrella held by a companion in white. Several people around them wear white dhotis and shirts with yellow shawls, and a few wear orange cloth. Others in white saris and white garments follow, some with necklaces and bags. Several people appear to be children. The group appears to be on a walk through the countryside.2009-08-08A procession on a dirt path under trees. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a long rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold necklace, walks barefoot holding a long handle of a red and maroon umbrella with fringed tassels. A white turban with a fan-shaped fold sits on his head. Behind him, saffron-robed men carry brass trays, a bald man in orange holds a plate, and a white-clad man holds a decorated staff. On the right, women in white sarees with maroon and purple borders stand with palms pressed together in greeting. Several people in white and saffron line the path, and a saffron-banner flag is visible beyond.2011-12-21A group of about two dozen men walks barefoot along a dusty dirt path through scrubby green grass and bushes under a pale sky, on a pilgrimage circuit. Most wear white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls draped over their shoulders. In the foreground, a man with long, swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala walks holding a wooden staff. Beside him, a man in an orange robe carries a small orange-and-white bag. Other walkers in white and orange follow in a loose line across the frame.2008-01-03A photograph of a dusty clearing with scrubby trees, a palm, rocky outcrop and parked white vehicles. A central figure in orange robes with a long flower garland walks forward, while a man in white dhoti and shawl beside him holds a bright yellow-orange umbrella over him. Other people in white and orange clothing walk alongside, and a small concrete tank sits at the left edge. The procession suggests a ceremonial walk at an outdoor site. A figure with long dark hair and an orange shawl at the front is a sannyasi-style devotee; whether he is the a person is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-02-15Outdoor procession on dry dirt ground with sparse grass, a utility pole and trees behind. A woman in a grey floral sari with red border stands at left. In the centre, a young woman with long dark hair wears an orange saffron sari, a garland of orange and yellow flowers and sandals, walking beside a bald man in white and pink-stained clothes with a red-pink shawl and rudraksha mala. A bald man on the right wears an orange robe and shawl with a mala. Around them many men in white dhotis and orange or saffron robes walk, several smeared with pink and red powder, some with red and yellow tilaks and malas. A large crowd of onlookers surrounds them.2010-10-17December 23 20072007-12-23