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A festival procession on a dusty open road at dusk. In the foreground, several men in white kurtas and dhotis wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, holding a thick red cloth rope that pulls a golden ornate ratha. Two central men wear white kurtas, one with a blue and orange rosette badge and a red tilak. Behind them, a gilded chariot is hung with marigold garlands, colourful tassels in pink, yellow and blue, and a golden elephant-head ornament. A figure in orange and gold garments stands on the chariot's upper platform, and a saffron flag with a bird emblem flies at right. Other devotees in white walk along the side.

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A festival procession on an open dirt road in daylight. In the foreground, two men in white ritual clothing with a rudraksha mala stand before a large ornate chariot. Several young men in white kurtas with yellow shawls hold a long red-wrapped pole on their shoulders. The chariot is hung with marigold and purple flower garlands, colourful tassels, and brass bells, and a figure dressed in orange sits atop it. A woman in a cream sari stands at right, and more devotees in white are visible behind. Orange and yellow handheld fans appear at upper right.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27December 29 20092009-12-29A 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 temple procession in daylight. Men in white dhotis and shirts pull a ratha with long maroon cloth ropes, passing a chariot decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, red and orange tassels, and bells. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha mala; he has long swept-back hair and a broad smile, and carries a maroon cloth rope. A bald man in white wears a saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala with a red tilak. A man on the right in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow lanyard holds the rope. Palm trees and flowering plants line the path behind them.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession on dusty ground under a pale blue sky. A large ornate golden palanquin-style vehicle with a curved golden prow, orange canopy fringed with tassels, and colourful hanging tassels and garlands is carried on long red poles by men and women in white dhotis and saris with yellow and orange shawls and sashes. A man in white kurta on the right holds an orange-and-blue fan-like umbrella beside the vehicle, and another man in white with a saffron shawl stands at the far right. Crowd of devotees in white clothing stands behind.2010-02-12A photograph of a procession on a dirt road in daylight. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, carry a long red-wrapped pole on their shoulders beneath a decorated palanquin hung with yellow, green, red and pink tassels and flowers. Behind them other participants walk in white, and an umbrella with tassels is visible at the right edge.2010-02-12Outdoor festival procession on a dirt road. Men in white dhotis and kurtas, several with orange shawls, pull ropes of a decorated ratha/chariot covered in yellow and orange marigold garlands, golden finials, and colourful tassels. A man in the centre wears an orange robe, a long curly-haired appearance, a rudraksha mala with a large bead, and a gold-coloured pendant, walking barefoot. Behind them a man in white with glasses wears a yellow lanyard, and devotees in white stand in the background under palm trees. A small statue of a deity is visible atop the chariot.2009-12-27A procession on a dirt road with palm trees and a low building behind. Several men in white dhotis and white kurtas, many wearing yellow sashes and rudraksha malas, pull or carry a long red-wrapped pole that supports a decorated palanquin. The palanquin has an orange and yellow fringed canopy, a golden kalasha-like finial, garlands of orange and white flowers, and hanging tassels in red, green and blue. Women in white saris with yellow borders walk alongside, and a woman in orange garments stands at the right. A man on the right wears white and glasses. A round blue-and-gold emblem is visible on a shield at right. Men and women are visible in the crowd behind.2010-02-12Outdoor procession at a Hindu festival under a clear blue sky. A decorated palanquin with a deity murti garlanded in marigolds and pink-and-green flowers is carried on wooden poles. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with rudraksha malas carry the poles. Striped red-and-yellow ceremonial umbrellas with tassels stand behind. A woman in orange robes with a gold necklace smiles at the front. A bare-headed man in orange robes with a long beard and a rudraksha mala stands in the centre-right. A brass trident-topped staff is visible on the right. Several white-clad attendants and orange-robed devotees surround the group.2008-12-23Outdoor procession beside a decorated ratha or palanquin draped with yellow and white garlands, tassels, and a canopy with red-and-yellow fringe. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts, several with orange or yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, hold the carrying poles and walk near the cart. Saffron flags and trees frame the path. Persons: six to ten people visible.2009-12-27