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A large outdoor evening procession moves along a dusty path past a blue and red mat stage area. A crowd of hundreds of devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white saris walks alongside, with women in colourful saris and a woman in an orange robe in the foreground. At right a decorated ratha/palanquin with a white and gold canopy, garlands of yellow and orange flowers and hanging tassels carries a seated figure in orange-red clothing. Speaker stacks stand at left and white-clad men stand on the stage behind the crowd.

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A festival procession moves through a crowd of many devotees, most dressed in white with yellow or orange sashes. At the centre, a richly decorated ornate palanquin with a gilded canopy, garlands of flowers and tassels is carried forward. Two seated figures in orange and saffron clothing sit on the palanquin, one holding a ceremonial item. A white parasol with orange fringe and a colourful umbrella stand over the procession, and an orange flag is visible at left. Behind the crowd, white-clad attendants stand on a red and blue mat near a table with offerings and a wooden stand. Several people hold fans or ceremonial items.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession at a festival ground with a crowd of devotees in white clothes and saffron-coloured garments moving around an ornate golden palanquin-style float decorated with yellow and orange flowers, colourful tassels and a saffron canopy. Two saffron-robed attendants stand on the float beside a seated figure wearing a saffron garment and rudraksha-style adornments, while people in white walk alongside and a saffron flag is raised at left. A large golden ceremonial fan stands at right foreground. Temporary white tent structures and trees are visible behind. The seated figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role only.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road under a hazy sky, with a large crowd of devotees walking behind an ornate decorated chariot. The chariot, or ratha, is topped by an orange canopy with gold and yellow drapery and flower garlands, with a small figure visible inside. Many participants wear white dhotis and shirts, while women wear saris in yellow, pink and green. Several men at the front carry ceremonial golden fans and a tall golden staff, and one man in orange robes walks near the left edge. Some people hold their hands in anjali mudra, and others carry cloth bags. A camera operator films from the right, and a tour bus and loudspeakers stand in the background among trees and buildings. The crowd numbers well over twenty people.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession on sandy ground with a large ornate golden chariot (ratha) at upper left, decorated with yellow and orange fabric, colourful tassels, a golden canopy and a tall orange flag. A seated figure in orange sits atop the chariot. Surrounding it, a dense crowd of devotees in mostly white clothing, many women in white saris and men in white kurtas, with some in pink, orange and blue. Orange and saffron flags are raised throughout the crowd, and small parasols stand in the background.2009-12-27A photograph of an evening procession on a dirt road between blue-draped tent pavilions. At the centre a decorated palanquin or ratha with a golden canopy and garlands carries a deity murti, pulled and accompanied by many devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, with some in yellow sashes. A figure in orange robes walks near the front. Umbrellas with colourful fringes shade the procession, and a white van and onlookers line the route. The crowd is large and dense.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees. At the centre, a richly decorated golden ratha/palanquin with a canopy topped by a golden kalasha and a bright orange-yellow umbrella moves forward. Garlands of marigolds, hanging bells, and colourful tassels adorn the carriage. A woman in an orange sari sits on the ratha beside a small deity-like figure, while a woman in orange stands at its front. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing orange or yellow scarves, pull ropes and hold the carriage, and a large crowd of white-clad devotees, many in white or cream saris, follows behind. Loudspeakers stand at the roadside and a hazy sky and low buildings form the background.2010-02-12A large crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white with yellow sashes walks around an ornate golden palanquin, a ratha-style procession vehicle hung with garlands, tassels in green, red and yellow, and a white canopy umbrella with orange fringe. Seated on the palanquin in orange and saffron-coloured clothing is a figure with long hair, with a white-robed attendant standing near its base. A saffron flag is visible at left and a decorated parasol at right. Blue and red staging and white-clad volunteers appear in the background, and a tall white-and-red pole cuts across the right side.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27Aerial view of a large procession moving along a dirt path between white tent structures and a corrugated-roof shed, with banana plants and palm fronds decorating the route. At centre, a golden ornate ratha or palanquin carrying a deity murti under a yellow-and-white umbrella is pulled through the crowd. Many people in white dhotis and white kurtas or saris walk alongside, with some in orange and yellow clothing; a few carry orange flags. Bundled rebar and construction material line both sides of the path.2010-01-01A large crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white, follows an ornate decorated chariot (ratha) during an outdoor procession. The chariot carries a deity murti under a canopy with gold and orange ornamentation, with an umbrella held above it. Many people carry long poles with decorated pennants and drums, and some wear saffron and colourful saris. On a raised stage behind, white-clad figures stand and sit near a red-carpeted area with a seated figure in white. Blue tarpaulin, bamboo fencing and a white screen frame the scene, with dry grass bundles on the ground in front.2010-02-12