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A photograph of a procession on a dirt road in daylight. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, carry a long red-wrapped pole on their shoulders beneath a decorated palanquin hung with yellow, green, red and pink tassels and flowers. Behind them other participants walk in white, and an umbrella with tassels is visible at the right edge.

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A photograph of an outdoor festival procession on a dusty open ground under a clear blue sky. A large ornate golden ratha or palanquin dominates the upper left, draped with marigold and flower garlands, colourful silk tassels in red, green, blue and white, a yellow-and-orange canopy, and a golden sculpted crest with bells at the top. Several men in white kurta-style clothing with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas pull the ropes and walk beside it, smiling. On the far left, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and kurta with a rudraksha mala walks alongside, and another man in pale pink robes stands further left. Spectators are visible in the background, and a palm-covered hillside lies beyond.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor religious procession on a dirt road at dusk, with palm trees and a utility pole behind. A decorated palanquin or chariot carries a deity murti under an orange and gold canopy with a kalasha and bells, draped with garlands and colourful tassels. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas carry the red-wrapped poles of the palanquin on their shoulders, while women in white saris with yellow borders walk alongside. Some in the crowd wear orange cloth. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible, so no candidate is marked as present.2010-02-12A procession on a dirt road with palm trees and a low building behind. Several men in white dhotis and white kurtas, many wearing yellow sashes and rudraksha malas, pull or carry a long red-wrapped pole that supports a decorated palanquin. The palanquin has an orange and yellow fringed canopy, a golden kalasha-like finial, garlands of orange and white flowers, and hanging tassels in red, green and blue. Women in white saris with yellow borders walk alongside, and a woman in orange garments stands at the right. A man on the right wears white and glasses. A round blue-and-gold emblem is visible on a shield at right. Men and women are visible in the crowd behind.2010-02-12Outdoor festival procession on a dirt road. Men in white dhotis and kurtas, several with orange shawls, pull ropes of a decorated ratha/chariot covered in yellow and orange marigold garlands, golden finials, and colourful tassels. A man in the centre wears an orange robe, a long curly-haired appearance, a rudraksha mala with a large bead, and a gold-coloured pendant, walking barefoot. Behind them a man in white with glasses wears a yellow lanyard, and devotees in white stand in the background under palm trees. A small statue of a deity is visible atop the chariot.2009-12-27A festival procession on a dirt road with palm trees behind. At the centre, men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls carry a decorated palanquin on long red poles. The palanquin has an orange and red canopy with fringe, a golden kalasha-like finial, colourful tassels, marigold and flower garlands, and a gold-trimmed structure. Beside it, women in white saris with yellow borders walk alongside, and many devotees in white with rudraksha mala necklaces follow. A man in the right foreground wears a rosette badge. Two people at the rear hold ceremonial items, one a long yellow fan or staff.2010-02-12A festival procession on an open dirt road in daylight. In the foreground, two men in white ritual clothing with a rudraksha mala stand before a large ornate chariot. Several young men in white kurtas with yellow shawls hold a long red-wrapped pole on their shoulders. The chariot is hung with marigold and purple flower garlands, colourful tassels, and brass bells, and a figure dressed in orange sits atop it. A woman in a cream sari stands at right, and more devotees in white are visible behind. Orange and yellow handheld fans appear at upper right.2010-02-12A festival procession on a dusty open road at dusk. In the foreground, several men in white kurtas and dhotis wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, holding a thick red cloth rope that pulls a golden ornate ratha. Two central men wear white kurtas, one with a blue and orange rosette badge and a red tilak. Behind them, a gilded chariot is hung with marigold garlands, colourful tassels in pink, yellow and blue, and a golden elephant-head ornament. A figure in orange and gold garments stands on the chariot's upper platform, and a saffron flag with a bird emblem flies at right. Other devotees in white walk along the side.2010-02-12A festival procession on a dirt road with a decorated palanquin-style ratha topped with a yellow and orange canopy umbrella, marigold and tassel garlands, and bells. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside and carry the palanquin poles on their shoulders, one in a saffron wrap with a red-and-white scarf. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a long-haired man in orange with a gold-toned necklace walk nearby. A multicolour umbrella with a blue-and-yellow pattern shades the scene; bamboo and a concrete building stand behind.2009-12-27Outdoor photograph of a procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and a low concrete wall. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts wear yellow shoulder cloths and rudraksha malas, carrying a long red-and-maroon pole that supports a decorated palanquin. The palanquin is draped with flower garlands and topped with brass ceremonial instruments, a kalasha-like ornament, and a yellow canopy. Women in white saris with yellow borders walk alongside, and figures in orange robes appear in the crowd behind. Evening light and a pale sky frame the scene.2010-02-12December 29 20092009-12-29December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession with a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha topped with a golden makara-style finial, yellow and orange marigold garlands, and colourful tassels in pink, green, blue and red hanging from its frame. A seated figure in orange and red clothing, wearing a crown-like headdress and floral garland, rides on the palanquin. In the foreground, five or six young men in white dhotis and white kurtas wear yellow shoulder scarves, rudraksha malas and small pendants, and carry a red-and-gold cloth-wrapped pole on their shoulders. A large red fringed umbrella stands at the right, and speakers and banners are visible in the background under an overcast sky.2009-12-31