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A night procession moves along a dirt road lit by floodlights, with a decorated palanquin carried on poles visible near the centre-left under a colourful canopy. Many people walk in the crowd: men in white dhotis and shirts, some in saffron or orange robes and shawls, and women in white saris and a green saree at right. Strings of lights and a glowing circular sign stand in the background among trees and banners. Several people appear partly obscured, but the visible group is clearly larger than twenty.

A night outdoor procession moves across a dusty earthen ground under bright floodlights, with a building with orange-brown walls at left. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with a long white and orange flower garland walks at the front. Beside and behind her, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a shaved head walks, and other men and women in white dhoti and sari, some with white shawls and beaded necklaces, follow. A man at right in a white dhoti carries a brass tray with banana leaves and offerings. Several onlookers in casual shirts stand at the edges. The scene is a devotional walking procession with an orange-clad figure and white-clad devotees carrying offerings.

Night procession on a dirt path lit by floodlights, with a red and gold umbrella held aloft above the centre. A figure in saffron-orange robes wears a large white and yellow flower garland and walks at the centre of the group. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange or red shawls and rudraksha-style beads, walk alongside. A worker in a khaki shirt walks at left, and banana leaves and a tent stand at the edge.

Night photograph of an outdoor festive entrance on a dirt yard, lit by floodlights and strings of lights under a decorated canopy with banana plants flanking the gate. A large banner on the left shows a portrait labelled with printed text. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts, and women in saris of orange, red and white, stand and walk around the open ground. A man in an orange-and-yellow garment and a man in a white T-shirt with a pendant stand near the left. The scene looks like a gathering or celebration at the entrance.

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December 29 2010

Evening photograph of a crowd walking along a dirt road lit by street lamps, with trees and an orange-roofed shelter behind. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala around his neck and a ceremonial staff in his hand walks forward. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts, several with white and red shawls and neck beads, walk in a procession, and a few boys in casual clothes stand at the left edge. a person figure in saffron is visible, identified only by his saffron robe and rudraksha mala, with a shawl and long hair. The scene reads as a ritual walk or procession.

Night photo of a procession walking along an unpaved dirt road toward strings of lights and a banner. In front, a man in saffron robes wears a long marigold garland over his shoulders and bare feet; a rudraksha mala hangs around his neck. Beside and behind him, several men in saffron and orange robes carry a tray or offering, and a group of people in white dhotis and shirts walk behind them, with a figure in a yellow shirt at the left edge. Prayer flags are strung along a fence at the right. The scene shows a garlanded procession, but the figure's identity cannot be established from appearance alone.

Night outdoor procession on a dirt path lit by bright floodlights, with a wooden building and trees behind. In the centre a young man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment, a white floral garland of purple and white blossoms, and rudraksha beads. Beside him a shaven-headed man in orange robes and beaded mala walks barefoot. Around them devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some with striped sacred threads and necklaces, walk in a group, along with women in saris and men in white shirts and trousers.

November 20 2010

Night photograph of a large crowd walking along a dirt road toward a brightly lit stage at the far end. Most people wear white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas, while a few figures in orange or saffron cloth stand near the right side. Strings of purple and white fairy lights line both sides of the road, and a red wall runs along the right. The crowd suggests a festival procession, though no specific ritual object or deity form is clearly visible.