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A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road past open, flat ground with young palm trees and distant buildings under a pale evening sky. At the centre, a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin carries a seated figure beneath an orange canopy, with garlands, floral decorations and a painted medallion on its front. Dense crowds in white dhotis, white saris and white shirts walk alongside, many holding a long rope that runs along the procession. A man in an orange shirt and a woman in a green sari stand among the marchers at right, and a loudspeaker stands in the background. The overall scene conveys a temple-style festival procession.

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A photograph of an evening procession on a dirt road at golden hour, with a decorated palanquin in the centre. The palanquin has an orange canopy, garlands of green and pink flowers, and a small decorated figure on top. Men in white dhotis with yellow sashes and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces carry long poles that support the palanquin. Many people in white and cream clothes, with women in white saris with orange or red borders, walk along both sides. A man in orange robes walks near the front, and a woman on the right carries a long-handled fan or parasol. A crowd of devotees stretches back toward a hazy horizon with trees and a distant building. Roughly 60 to 100 people are visible.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road under a pale evening sky. At the centre, a decorated chariot (ratha) draped with garlands and colourful flower ornaments carries a deity murti under a tall canopy, with an orange cloth banner rising above it. Devotees in white shirts, white dhotis and white saris, some with yellow borders, walk in rows, many holding a long rope or pole with both hands to pull the chariot forward. A large colourful decorated umbrella with blue, orange and yellow panels is held aloft on the left. Palm trees and low buildings stand in the background, and a black speaker stands near the chariot. Several people in the crowd are white-robed with shaved heads, while others wear saffron and orange garments.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor festival procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and a low white compound wall. At centre, a decorated ratha or palanquin with a saffron-orange canopy, garlands, colourful tassels and gold ornamental trim carries a seated figure in orange clothing. Around it, a large crowd in white ritual clothes, white dhotis and sarees walks and raises folded hands in greeting. Some devotees wear yellow shawls and garlands, while others wear checked shirts, a patterned sari and a purple bag. On the right stands a large blank white board. The figure on the chariot cannot be clearly identified from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.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.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees. Under a large ornate parasol with blue, orange and red panels decorated with dove motifs and fringed tassels, a decorated palanquin or ratha carries a deity murti adorned with garlands and flower decorations. Many devotees walk alongside, mostly dressed in white with yellow sashes and rudraksha malas, with women in white saris. Some figures in orange robes walk among them. A man in white with a shaved head walks at left near a tall golden staff topped with a star-shaped ornament. Crowds fill the road, and a white wall runs along the left side.2010-02-12