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Outdoor street scene in daylight under a partly cloudy sky. A large crowd of mostly men in white shirts, checked shirts and dhotis stands on a paved road. In the centre, a bearded man in a white dhoti and white top, barefoot, holds a bundle of flowers wrapped in white and orange blooms in his arms. To the left, a man in a striped shirt gestures with one arm while others watch. A yellow and red flag flies on a pole at right, and flower garlands and marigolds lie on a cloth at the lower left. Buildings, power poles and a lattice tower stand behind the crowd.

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February 19 20072007-02-19Outdoor street scene in a roadside town with a crowd of devotees and a few saffron-robed sadhus. In the centre, a bearded man in an orange robe and orange headwear stands with hands folded, flanked by other saffron-clad monks, including one in a deep orange shawl with prayer beads. To the left, a man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands beside a basket of white and orange flower garlands and marigolds. Another man in a white dhoti holds a flower garland. Men in white shirts and dhotis watch from the right, and a few people stand behind them under a hazy sky. Buildings, a utility pole and a roadside billboard appear in the background.2007-02-19A dense outdoor procession moves along a paved road beside a wall and a large spreading tree. Many men in white shirts, checked shirts and lungis fill the street, while some carry green and orange pots. Near the centre right, a woman in a long orange sari with a draped shawl walks among the crowd. Behind them, orange and yellow canopies and stalls line the roadside, and a yellow-and-red banner with printed Tamil text is held aloft on the left.2007-02-19A large crowd of men walks down a paved road in a procession, filling most of the frame. Many wear white dhotis and shirts, while others wear pink, orange and blue shirts. Several men hold green and yellow pots or containers. A woman in an bright orange sari walks near the center right. Some carry red and yellow flags on poles, and one flag is printed with a portrait. Colorful umbrellas, orange and striped canopies line the roadside beside a tall wall and leafy trees.2007-02-19A street scene outdoors with a crowd of men. At centre, two saffron-robed sannyasis stand together: the one on the left wears a full orange cloth over his shoulders and holds a small bundle, while the one beside him wears orange robes with a gold-bordered shawl and holds a few flowers. A man in a red-orange turban stands behind them. To the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border holds a tray of flowers and marigold garlands, and to the left a bare-chested man in white cloth stands near a basket of flowers. Behind the group are parked motorbikes, a row of buildings, a tall telecom tower and a roadside hoarding. The figures in the middle look like sannyasis, but the appearance-based cues are not distinctive enough to confirm the page's claim.2007-02-19A photograph of a roadside reception on a dusty unpaved shoulder beside a palm-lined road. Two long rows of devotees in white dhotis and white saris stand facing each other, many holding brass plates or trays with flowers and offerings. A tall orange saffron flag on a pole is held at right, and a blue banner with a portrait of a bearded man in white hangs in the background. Men in white shirts and dhotis, one holding a small child in a white shirt, stand along the right side with hands folded in greeting. A bus is visible at left. Count is approximate, roughly 60 to 80 people visible.2009-07-10Outdoor photograph of a large crowd of men dressed in white, standing on dirt ground under trees on a bright day. Many wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with ID badges on lanyards, and several have their heads bowed or eyes lowered. A tall orange saffron flag, a pink flag and a green flag fly from poles in the background, and a small raised platform with equipment sits behind the crowd. One elderly man on the left wears a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala, and another man on the left wears a white kurta with a red patterned shirt beside him. The scene appears to be a gathering of devotees at a Hindu event.2006-12-17February 19 20072007-02-19A large group of men and women walks barefoot across dry reddish-brown earth outdoors under trees and a pale sky. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, and several carry folded papers or small items. A yellow flag on a tall pole rises at upper right, and a pinkish flag stands at left. Some people wear grey or checked shirts, and one older woman in a white sari carries a blue bag. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person; all visible people are devotees or attendees.2006-12-17A large crowd of devotees walks along a paved path lined with trees and flagpoles flying red and pink flags. Most people wear white shirts, white dhotis and white kurtas, and some carry cloth bags and small packages. A bald, older man in white dhoti and shirt walks near the center, while a man in a white kurta and dark trousers gestures with his hand toward the group on the right. A man with a yellow shawl draped over his shoulders and a white kurta walks among the crowd. Several women in white and light-coloured saris and salwars follow behind. Trees and a building stand in the background under a pale sky.2006-12-17December 29 20102010-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt road in a village setting, with many men walking in a crowd past a red and yellow draped banner. A large portrait on the banner shows a bearded man in orange robes seated beside a smaller image of a man in white with a turban. Green mango leaf festoons hang across the road above the crowd. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, with some in checked or striped shirts. One man in the foreground wears a saffron/orange garment. A videographer with a camera is visible in the middle of the crowd. Small houses, a palm tree and a utility pole are in the background.2009-08-17