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A festival procession moves along a dusty road past a decorated wheeled chariot. The ratha is draped with marigold garlands, multicolored tassels and hanging bells, and topped by a golden canopy with fringed edges. Its front panel shows a blue roundel. Crowds of devotees surround it: many men and boys wear white shirts and dhotis, some with yellow sashes and lanyard badges, while women wear white and cream saris with gold borders. Several people in saffron and orange clothing walk near the chariot, and one man in white raises a hand toward it. Loudspeakers and a saffron flag appear at the right, with brick buildings and trees behind.

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A 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.2010-02-12Outdoor temple procession on dusty ground under a clear blue sky. A decorated wheeled ratha or chariot dominates the centre, draped with yellow and orange fabric, marigold and tassel garlands, and a golden ornamental canopy with an orange umbrella. Devotees in white dhotis and saris walk alongside and pull the ropes; a man in a white kurta raises a fan-like object toward the cart. A figure seated on the cart wears saffron-orange garments and is partly hidden by the canopy. A rope barrier runs across the field, and banana leaves and trees frame the edges. Some people wear orange and yellow shawls. Several other visible people are in white.2010-01-01Outdoor temple procession on a dusty ground under a bright sky. A large flower-decorated palanquin with a yellow and orange canopy and tasselled hangings carries a seated figure in orange robes with garlands, presented on a golden-yellow garlanded platform. Crowds surround it: men and women in white dhotis and kurtas, and devotees in saffron-orange clothing with yellow scarves, several with hands folded in greeting. Brass horns and ceremonial metalwork are visible at left. Tents and a blue-roofed structure stand behind the crowd.2009-12-27Outdoor evening procession at dusk with a decorated golden chariot (ratha) at the centre, draped with yellow, green and red garlands and topped by an orange umbrella and a golden dragon-headed prow carrying a bell-like ornament. A figure seated on the chariot wears a red and gold outfit. Around it, men and women in white kurtas and yellow shawls walk alongside, some wearing ID lanyards, while a person in a saffron/orange robe stands in the foreground near the chariot. A large crowd fills the dusty ground, with tents and a distant hill in the background.2010-02-12A golden ornate ratha chariot procession moves through an open dirt ground under a clear sky. The chariot is decorated with an orange canopy umbrella, colourful tassels and streamers, gold carvings, and a seated figure in red and gold at its top. Men in white dhotis and kurtas hold hands in a line in front of the chariot, and a saffron-robed sannyasi in orange walks at its side. Other devotees in white and orange stand along the route, with tall trident and umbrella standards visible in the background.2010-02-12A festival procession on a dirt road under a clear hazy sky. At the centre, a richly decorated wooden palanquin or ratha is hung with marigold and yellow garlands, red and orange tassels, and brass bells, topped by a fringed canopy. Around it, many people in white ritual clothes and yellow shawls walk alongside, including a bald man in white and a woman in a cream sari with a blue and gold badge. Saffron-robed sannyasis in orange walk on the right, and women in red and maroon saris stand in the foreground. Banana plants and a tree line the path, with buildings in the background.2010-01-01A decorated golden palanquin-style ratha carried on a flatbed cart leads an evening procession on a dirt road lined with palms and a wire fence. The ornate golden vehicle has a canopy with red and gold fringe, a golden makara-style prow with a mirror and chakra-like finials, and is draped with marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and bells. A seated figure with long dark hair wears orange-red ceremonial clothing and sits on a raised golden throne-like seat at the centre. Around it, men and women in white dhotis and sarees with yellow shawls walk alongside, many wearing rudraksha malas, while a few saffron-robed sannyasis walk nearby. A large crowd of devotees lines the route behind the fence.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12Outdoor procession under a clear blue sky. A golden ratha-style palanquin with a gold-painted serpent-headed prow, marigold and multicoloured tassel garlands, and an orange canopy carries a seated figure in an orange-and-red garment with a crown and long dark hair. Nearby, a large multicoloured parasol shades the cart. Devotees walk alongside: men in white shirts with yellow shoulder cloths and rudraksha-style beads, women in white saris and orange shawls, and a woman in an orange shawl leading. Banana leaves, orange flags and loudspeakers appear at the edges. A blue and white logo sits in the upper left corner.2010-01-01Outdoor procession under a bright blue sky with a richly decorated ratha or palanquin carried through a crowd. The vehicle has a golden finial, a large fringed parasol-style canopy, garlands of yellow and orange flowers, hanging bells, and colourful tassels. Banana plants with broad green leaves line the route. Many people in white dhoti and kurta with yellow shawls walk alongside, and women in cream and white sarees smile and hold hands. In the foreground a figure in orange robes with curly hair stands at the right. A bald man in white and a man in a white head covering also appear near the vehicle.2010-01-01Outdoor temple procession with a flower-decorated palanquin carried by devotees in white dhotis and orange-saffron shawls. A tall ratha-style canopy with an orange umbrella and yellow marigold garlands and tassels sits on the platform, where a seated figure in orange raises a hand in blessing. Men in white shirts and dhotis with red poles carry the palanquin, and a colourful umbrella stands at right. Dense crowds of devotees in white, yellow and pink saris surround the procession, with white walls and palm trees behind.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves through an open field with a hazy sky. The ornate golden ratha is hung with marigold and multicoloured garlands, tassels and bells, and topped with an orange fringed canopy and a golden finial. Seated on the chariot is a man with long dark hair wearing an ornate gold-and-brown embroidered garment and a red sash, raising a hand in greeting. Around the chariot, devotees in white kurtas and dhotis with yellow shawls walk alongside, and women in orange saris are visible among them; a few hold orange flags. A man in a white shirt holds a round decorative fan. Buildings and a tree stand in the background.2010-02-12