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Evening procession on a dirt road with a decorated ratha chariot at centre, its canopy and garlands in orange, yellow and red; a seated figure on the chariot wears orange and is partly obscured by garlands. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow shawls, and women in white saris walk holding hands in a line. A man in white with a rudraksha mala walks in the foreground; a woman in a green sari stands at right. Trees, a telecom tower and palms frame the scene under a pale evening sky.

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An evening procession on a dirt road lined with trees and a palm-fringed roadside. At the centre a decorated ratha/chariot covered with flowers and garlands moves forward beneath a colourful striped canopy with a kalasha-topped umbrella, with a deity murti visible on the cart. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris walk alongside, some holding hands in a chain, while a man in an orange-saffron robe walks at left carrying a sacred item. Several decorated standards and ceremonial umbrellas rise above the crowd, and a red-and-white telecom tower stands behind the trees. Around 40 people are visible in the procession.2010-02-12A dusk procession on a dirt road passes a palm-lined area beside a lattice telecom tower. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris, several with yellow or gold-bordered shawls, walk in lines, many holding hands in a linked chain. Two large umbrellas in red, green and blue with a bird logo shade the front of the group. At the centre a decorated ratha or palanquin-style float carries a deity murti under a saffron canopy, garlanded with flowers and tassels, with a figure seated in saffron-orange near the top. Spectators in white and green clothing stand at the right edge, a man wearing a rudraksha-style mala and white dress in the foreground.2010-02-12A dusty dirt road during a procession at dusk, with a crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white walking past a tall communications tower and trees. Several colourful ornate parasols with embroidered panels and gold finials are carried aloft, and a decorated palanquin or ratha with a multicoloured canopy is visible on the right. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe walks with a long staff, while nearby devotees wear white dhotis and white saris, some with yellow shawls and blue-trimmed sashes. On the far right, a man in a white shirt stands with hands joined in prayer. Mobile devotees carry ceremonial staffs and fans as part of the procession.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road under a clear blue-grey sky. Devotees in white clothes, many with gold-bordered white saris and yellow shoulder cloths, walk in a crowd. Some hold a long red rope pulling a decorated ratha chariot topped with a deity murti, garlanded in flowers and fabric in pink, red and orange. A large multicoloured canopy umbrella shades the front. Tall trees, a lattice radio tower, palms and utility poles line the road.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with trees and a tall telecom tower on the left. Many devotees in white and cream clothing, some men in white dhotis and shirts, women in white and gold-bordered saris, walk in rows, several linking hands with a red rope. Ahead, a decorated ratha or chariot with orange and gold ornaments carries a deity murti. Two or three colourful umbrellas with fringed borders are held aloft over the procession. A few people wear yellow shawls and rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Power lines and palm trees line the right side under a clear sky.2010-02-12An outdoor evening procession with a richly decorated ratha-style palanquin carried forward through a crowd. The ornate canopy is orange-yellow with a fringed sun umbrella overhead, and the palanquin is festooned with colourful tassels, garlands and carved gold-toned panels, with a figure seated centrally under the canopy. Devotees surround it in white and cream clothing, with women in green and white saris and a few men in white kurtas. A tall red-and-white telecom tower and trees stand behind under a clear sky. Several people in the foreground have their hands folded or raised in greeting.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.2010-02-12A large outdoor evening procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees. At the centre, a golden ornate palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, bells, and a fringed canopy carries a seated figure dressed in orange and gold. Around it, a dense crowd of devotees in white clothes and white dhotis and sarees walks forward, many with hands joined or extended. A few people wear saffron-orange robes, and some carry orange flags. Palm trees, low buildings and a loudspeaker tower appear in the background under a hazy sky.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a dusty open ground under a hazy sky. A decorated ratha or palanquin-style chariot, covered in yellow and gold fabric with colourful tassels, a small gold canopy and a yellow parasol, leads the group. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas walk around it, with saffron and orange flags held aloft and a few coloured umbrellas in the background. A tall structure and trees stand at the edge of the field. Several people appear to be carrying or accompanying the chariot, and a Western-looking woman in white is among the walkers. A distant figure in a brown shirt stands at the right edge.2009-12-27Outdoor evening procession on a paved open ground with trees and a clear sky. At centre, a decorated ratha or palanquin with a golden swan-neck frame, red and yellow tassels and a large orange canopy umbrella with garland drapes is carried forward. Crowds of devotees in white clothing, including men in white kurtas and women in white saris and green and yellow dresses, walk alongside and behind it. A cameraman films from the right. A small decorated shrine canopy stands at left, and a tall white lattice tower rises behind the chariot. A person seated or standing on the ratha is too small to identify, so no a person candidate is visible.2010-02-12Outdoor religious procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and tall trees under a pale sky. At the centre, a decorated ratha or palanquin with a canopy, golden and orange drapery and yellow garlands is carried forward. Many devotees in white dhotis and white garments with yellow or saffron shawls walk and dance around it, some with arms raised. A saffron flag with a black emblem flies on the left. Trishula tridents stand on the right near a utility pole, and a white bus is parked at the left edge. Several women in white saris and one woman in an orange shawl are visible, along with children and onlookers in ordinary clothes.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