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An outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and a white building. Devotees in white clothes and saffron-clad sannyasis walk on both sides, several holding a long rope or pole attached to an ornate palanquin decorated with gold and red, topped by a red-and-orange canopy. A large red umbrella with tassels stands at the right edge. A crowd of onlookers in white, yellow and blue saris and shirts gathers behind. Several banners and posters with portraits are mounted on the building wall.

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Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees. A decorated chariot (ratha) with an orange canopy and garlands moves at the left, while a crowd in white ritual clothes, many with yellow shawls, walks alongside. Two saffron-robed figures walk in the foreground: one woman in orange sari and one man in orange robe, with the orange-robed man holding a shawl. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis form a line holding hands near the right. A whitewashed building with hanging banners and a printed portrait stands behind the crowd, and a red and gold umbrella with tassels frames the right edge.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road with a decorated ratha-style chariot draped in colourful flowers, tassels and garlands, topped by an orange canopy and a gilded ornament. Three men in saffron-orange robes walk in front of the chariot; the central one has long hair and a rudraksha-style garland, the right one holds a garland and a red-and-white flower offering. Around them, many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, and women in white saris with yellow sashes, walk in the procession. A large decorated umbrella stands at the left edge and a red flag is visible behind the crowd. Low buildings, trees and a utility pole line the background under a pale dusk sky.2010-02-12An outdoor evening procession on a dirt path lined with tall coconut palms under a dusky sky. A large crowd of people, mostly men and some women, walks in white and light-coloured clothing, many with hands folded in namaskar. Several people in the foreground wear rudraksha malas. In the distance a decorated chariot or ratha with orange and red ornamentation moves ahead, with colourful canopy umbrellas on poles, one with a fringed red and gold banner, and a figure in orange robes near the front. Blue and white banners and a large vertical pole are visible on the right. A small structure stands at the left edge. Cannot determine whether any person is a person from appearance, so no candidate is named.2010-02-12November 11 20102010-11-11Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees. A large ornate canopy umbrella with red, blue and multicoloured panels and tassels shades a decorated palanquin carrying a deity murti garlanded with flowers. Men and women in white clothing, many wearing yellow sashes and rudraksha malas, walk along the road. A figure in saffron-orange robes walks near the front, holding a long golden staff with a decorative top. Large golden ceremonial staffs and fans frame the left side. Crowds of devotees follow behind, with a truck visible in the distance. Palm trees and a white wall border the scene.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession on a dusty dirt road in hazy warm light. A figure in orange-saffron robes walks at the centre, with a man in a white shirt beside him. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with yellow and red shawls, walk in a long line. Ahead, ornate canopies and banners in orange, red and multicoloured fabric are carried on poles, and a decorated palanquin or ratha with a canopy moves in the distance. Buildings and trees line the background.2010-02-12Dense outdoor procession at dusk among tall palm trees, with a large crowd of devotees moving forward. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, and some women wear white saris with coloured borders, while a few wear orange or red garments. A decorated palanquin or chariot with a golden canopy and orange drapery is carried forward in the centre, and a colourful striped umbrella stands at right. A ceremonial trident is visible at the far right edge, and a white boundary wall and a few small signs appear in the background. Many people wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces.2010-02-12Evening procession at dusk on a dirt road, with a decorated ratha or palanquin-style vehicle in the centre, draped in colourful garlands and tassels, with an orange canopy overhead. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk in front, one with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a rudraksha mala and holding a tray of offerings; another in orange has a flower garland and holds a small object. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with yellow scarves, surround the procession, and a red flag and a blue canopy appear at the left edge. A crowd of people in white and saffron stands behind, with houses and utility poles in the background.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12A dirt road procession moves forward at dusk under a pale sky with palm trees on the right. A decorated ratha or palanquin, topped with an orange canopy and floral garlands, is carried by men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls and red sashes. Crowds of devotees in white saris and white shirts walk alongside, some with yellow scarves, and a few figures in orange robes appear near the right. Several men in white shirts and trousers hold their arms outstretched to guide the crowd. Palm trees and a building with red walls stand in the background.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 photograph of a crowd gathered on bare dirt ground in front of a low tiled-roof building and palm trees. A man in a white dhoti and shirt holds a large red and multicolour parasol with fringed tassels over a seated figure. Several men and women in white and off-white ritual clothes wear orange shawls. A seated person in an orange robe sits on the ground near the center. Many onlookers stand behind, wearing white, saree, and mixed colours. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession or ritual honour at an ashram ground. A sound speaker stands on a pole at the right.2006-12-20