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Outdoor procession on open dirt ground under a pale evening sky. A large crowd of devotees, many in white ritual clothing, walk and stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. At center a decorated ratha or palanquin with gold-painted carved sides, red and orange canopy, colourful tassels and a kalasha-style top moves forward. A man in the foreground wears a cap and a rudraksha-style mala, and a woman in a turquoise kurta stands with her hands folded. Blue canopy umbrellas and blue shelters line the right edge. Several people in white kurtas and sarees fill the scene.

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December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A large outdoor procession of devotees in white and pastel clothing walks along a dirt road under a clear sky. In the centre, a golden ratha or palanquin carries a deity murti beneath an orange canopy and tasselled decorations, with an attendant holding a ceremonial staff. Many people wear white dhotis and saris, some with lanyards and name badges. A parked white bus with flags and loudspeakers stands at right, and palm trees line the background.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on dusty ground under a pale blue sky, with a palanquin-style ratha carrying a small deity murti under an orange canopy with gold ornaments and fringed tassels. Many devotees in white dhotis, kurtas and white saris with yellow and orange shawls walk alongside, some carrying long gold-topped staffs and colourful decorated umbrellas. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe with long hair and beard walks among the devotees, with a red-and-gold flag behind him. Half-built concrete structures and bare trees stand in the background.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road with a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, many wearing lanyards. Centre is an ornate chariot (ratha) decorated with yellow and orange flowers, tassels, a saffron umbrella and a golden finial; the chariot is empty of a visible figure. Saffron and blue flags are carried among the crowd. A tented pavilion with blue patterned drapery and a white van stand behind. A bald man in a light blue shirt with an orange lanyard stands in the foreground, and women in saris and salwar walk among the crowd.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A large outdoor procession moves across a dry, dusty field under a hazy sky. Many people walk in white traditional clothes, with white dhotis and white saris, while others wear white shirts, orange kurtas and colourful salwar kameez. A decorated ratha or palanquin with yellow and gold fringing, a striped canopy and a golden umbrella-like canopy is carried forward at right, with a parked white van and speakers beyond. In the foreground a dark-haired onlooker's head is visible at the bottom edge. A small banner with a portrait is visible in the background. The scene is a devotional procession.2009-12-27A 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.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a dusty ground under a clear sky. A richly decorated ratha or palanquin with a golden canopy, yellow and red tassels and garlands is carried forward, with a small deity murti visible on it and saffron flags nearby. Crowds of devotees in white clothes, some with white caps and hats, walk alongside and watch, several with hands raised in greeting. A bus with Nithyanandam lettering and a stage with speakers stand in the background.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.2009-12-27Outdoor photograph of a religious procession on a dusty dirt road. A decorated ratha or palanquin-style float with a yellow and orange canopy, garlands and colourful bunting is carried forward, with several small umbrellas behind it. Many devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and white kurtas, walk alongside, with some women in white saris and a few in saffron or orange garments. Children and men in casual shirts are also visible. Trees, a partly built concrete structure and a clear hazy sky form the backdrop. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance in this crowd.2009-12-27