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A procession of saffron-robed and white-clad devotees walks along a dirt road lined with scrubby trees and utility poles. A tall figure at center wears a long orange robe, a large orange-beaded necklace and long dark hair, and walks beneath a colourful striped parasol with a fringed edge. Several men in white kurta-style clothes with orange shawls and beaded malas walk alongside; one carries a long ceremonial staff and another a red cloth bundle. A woman in a pink-bordered white sari walks behind. The scene is outdoors under an overcast sky.

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December 23 20072007-12-23A procession walks along a dirt road past scrub and bare land under an overcast sky. At centre, a woman in an orange saffron robe wears a gold necklace and walks beneath a multicoloured fringed parasol with a gold finial. Around her, men in white dhotis and white shirts with saffron-orange shawls and rudraksha malas walk in step, one carrying a tall gold staff. A man in a red shirt and orange dhoti stands at left.2007-12-23December 23 20072007-12-23A photograph of a procession on a dirt road beside a sparse tree line and utility poles. A central figure in a long orange-saffron robe with an orange-gold garland walks under a multicoloured canopy umbrella held aloft on a pole. Around them, men in white dhotis and white kurtas wear orange shawls and rudraksha mala necklaces; one man on the left carries a tall staff. A man in a maroon top and orange shawl walks at left, and women in white saris with pink borders follow at right. Some people carry small items. Dry red earth and a clear overcast sky complete the scene.2007-12-23December 23 20072007-12-23December 23 20072007-12-23A procession walks along a dirt road across open, dry land under an overcast sky. A central figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a gold-coloured bead garland, and is shaded by a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with fringed edging. Around him, men in white dhotis and kurtas wear saffron-orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads, and a woman in a pink sari walks at right. One man at left carries a tall ornamental staff. Utility poles and a few trees line the background.2007-12-23A procession walks along a dirt road through open, scrubby land on a hazy day. At centre, a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe and orange shawl, wearing a gold-beaded necklace, walks beneath a multicoloured fringed canopy umbrella held on a pole. Around them, about eight men and women in white dhotis, white kurtas and saffron or orange shawls walk alongside; several wear rudraksha-style beaded malas. A tall gold-tipped staff rises at left, and a woman in a white sari with pink border carries an item. Utility poles and a few trees line the road.2007-12-23A procession walks along a dirt road across open, flat terrain with scattered trees and a utility pole in the background. At center, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a gold-bead necklace, walking beneath a multicoloured canopy umbrella with a gold finial and fringed edge. Around them, about a dozen followers in white dhotis and kurtas wear orange shawls and beads, some carrying long staffs. The scene is outdoors under an overcast sky.2007-12-23A photograph of a group walking along a dusty unpaved road through open scrubland with palm trees and power lines behind them. A decorated umbrella with multicoloured panels and tassels is held over a central figure in an orange robe, wearing a gold necklace and an orange shawl, who walks at the centre of the group. Around them, men in white kurtas and white dhotis wear orange shawls and rudraksha malas, and some carry objects; a few women in orange and pink saris walk among them. Overcast sky above. This appears to be a procession with an umbrella carried over the centre of the group.2007-12-23A procession walks along a dirt road through open land with scrubby trees and utility poles behind. At the centre a figure in orange robes and a long orange shawl, wearing a large yellow-beaded garland and carrying a tall staff, walks under a multicoloured canopy umbrella with fringed edges and an emblem. Around them are about a dozen men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls and rudraksha malas; one on the left wears a red and orange garment. Several carry sticks or fans. The canopy, orange robes and white clothing dominate the scene.2007-12-23A procession walks along a dirt road past a cleared, excavated embankment on the left and low buildings and hills in the hazy background. A man in an orange robe and garland, shaded by a multicoloured canopy umbrella with a fringed border, leads the group. Around him, about a dozen men in white dhotis and kurtas wear orange shawls and rudraksha malas; one carries a tall golden staff and another a small red bag. A man in a red shirt and orange shawl walks at the right edge. Overcast sky.2007-12-23