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A photograph of an outdoor evening procession with devotees walking around a decorated palanquin carrying a deity murti under a large multicolored canopy with fringed edges and a golden horse-head finial. Men and women in white dhotis and saris wear yellow shoulder scarves and rudraksha malas, and some hold a long wooden pole with a flag. A man in front with a plain white shirt and a rudraksha mala leads the group, while a woman in a blue top holds a pole on the right. Portable toilet cabins, a distant orange flag and low hills are visible in the background under a pale sky. The scene suggests a ratha or palanquin procession with devotees in ritual dress.

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A festival procession on an open dirt ground under a pale sky, with low hills behind. At center, a decorated ratha chariot is topped by a large canopy umbrella in red, yellow and green with tasselled fringe. The chariot is festooned with marigold garlands, golden ornaments, and an orange parasol, and a figure in red and gold sits at its centre. Around it walk devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas. A woman in a cream sari with a red shawl stands in the foreground, and a man in white with a vertical tilak walks at left. Blue portable toilets are visible in the background.2010-02-12A procession moves along a dusty open ground in warm late-afternoon light. At centre, a decorated palanquin with a small deity murti, garlands and tassels is carried forward. Ornate umbrellas with multicoloured embroidered canopies and tall gold-topped staffs flank it. Men in white dhotis and kurtas, some with saffron or yellow shawls, walk beside it, and a man in orange robes stands among them. Women in white and yellow saris, and some in red, follow, with hands joined in devotion. A flag and a small kalasha-like ornament appear among the crowd, and portable toilet cabins are visible in the background.2010-02-12Outdoor 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.2010-02-12A large outdoor evening procession moves along a dusty dirt road toward the horizon under a hazy, late-afternoon sky. A decorated palanquin or ratha, draped in garlands and bright fabrics with a small orange canopy on top, is carried by men in white dhotis and white kurtas with yellow shoulder cloths. Behind it, devotees in white and yellow walk alongside, and women in white and blue saris are visible. A tall ornate parasol with blue, yellow and red panels and a bird emblem shelters the front of the procession, and a long ceremonial staff is carried by a woman in a blue sari at left. Saffron-robed sannyasis walk among the crowd. Water tanks and palm trees sit in the background.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession at dusk with a large crowd in white clothes and yellow shawls. A golden decorated chariot with a canopy, bells and garlands of marigolds and colourful tassels is pulled forward by men in white and yellow, while an ornate blue and yellow umbrella with tassels shades the scene at right. A man in orange robes stands among the marchers. Trees and a building are visible in the background.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a dirt road with a crowd of devotees in white and cream clothes. A palanquin-style ratha decorated with orange and yellow fabric, flower garlands and tassels is carried forward, with an ornate mounted figure near its centre. Two ornate multicoloured umbrellas and tall gold-topped staffs with embroidered orange banners are carried by devotees. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a black rudraksha mala holds a red-and-gold banner pole. A young man in white dhoti and an orange shawl walks beside a staff. Some devotees wear yellow scarves and lanyards, and others hold their palms together in prayer.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road at dusk, with a hazy sky and distant buildings. Many devotees in white dhotis, shirts and saris walk along, some with yellow and red shawls. Two long gold staffs and several ornate umbrellas with colourful fringes and embroidered orange-and-blue panels lead the way. A decorated palanquin or ratha with flowers and garlands is carried in the middle. A man in orange-saffron robes with a long beard walks near the front, and a bearded man in white with a red and gold shawl holds a staff. Many people are in the background, some taking photographs. Tents line the right side of the path.2010-02-12Outdoor 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.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with trees and a wire fence. At centre, a decorated palanquin with a red and gold canopy, tassels, garlands and a gilded pole is carried forward. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or saris walk alongside, several wearing yellow shawls and a few wearing saffron/orange robes. Two decorated umbrellas in blue, red and orange with golden finials are held aloft, one by a woman in a white sari with an orange border and another by a man in white. A woman in a blue sari carries a staff. Two golden sticks and a star-topped pole are visible. Dozens of people fill the scene.2010-02-12An outdoor evening procession on a dusty ground under a pale sky, with hills and unfinished buildings behind. Many devotees in white clothes and white dhotis walk in a crowd. In the centre, a decorated palanquin-style ratha is shaded by a multicoloured umbrella with tassels, its carved golden figures and ornaments visible. Two men carry long staffs topped with gold finials, and a second colourful umbrella stands at right. A woman in a blue sari walks beside the palanquin. A man at right in white holds a staff with an orange cloth. Blue portable toilet units line the background. Visible people number roughly twenty to thirty.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.2010-02-12