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Outdoor 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.

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Evening 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.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession with a decorated ratha or chariot topped with an orange canopy, tassels, garlands and a carved dragon-like finial, pulled along a dirt road. Crowds in white dhotis and saris with yellow and green shawls walk alongside. In the foreground, two men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas carry brass trays of offerings; the man at right wears a large mala and bears a bearded face. A small bright-coloured canopy stands at left, and a utility pole and low buildings sit against a pale sky.2010-02-12Evening procession on a dirt road with a decorated ratha/chariot topped by a golden crown finial, a fringed orange canopy, colourful tassels, flower garlands and a carved golden dragon-head prow. Crowds in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow shawls walk around it, some holding bags and cameras. In the foreground two men in orange robes and rudraksha malas carry offering trays, one with a floral-decorated pot, the other with a silver plate. A red-and-orange flag and a metal lighting frame stand at the sides under a pale sky.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.2010-02-12A festival procession on a dusty dirt road moves past a richly decorated wooden chariot with a golden horse-headed prow, an orange canopy umbrella and strings of marigold garlands and colourful tassels. Inside the chariot a deity murti is visible. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange robes walk, many wearing rudraksha malas, and several in yellow-trimmed white shirts carry ID lanyards. A man in front wears a saffron robe and a beaded garland, while a figure beside him holds a yellow-and-orange fan. Palm-leaf canopies and a parked white vehicle with speakers stand at the left edge under a hazy sky.2010-01-01Evening procession on a dusty ground at dusk. A richly decorated ratha or palanquin with an orange canopy, colourful tassels, yellow and white flower garlands and a carved golden front ornament is being carried forward. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow shawls walk, and in the foreground several men in orange saffron robes and rudraksha malas stand together; one holds a metal plate of offerings and another carries a decorated tray. A red-orange flag is visible at left and a lighting frame at right. No individual is clearly identifiable as a specific figure from appearance.2010-02-12A procession on a dirt road with a richly decorated wooden ratha or palanquin covered in marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and a saffron canopy with a lotus emblem. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside and push or steady the cart with their hands. Among them, a few men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand at the right edge, and one man wears a yellow shawl. Palm trees and a fence sit behind the crowd under a clear sky. Several ceremony attendees wear lanyard badges.2009-12-27A photograph of an evening procession at sunset. A decorated ratha or palanquin, draped with garlands, colourful tassels and a saffron canopy with a curved ceremonial ornament, is carried through a crowd. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, some with yellow-green shawls and rudraksha malas, walk around it, and a woman in a white sari stands at left holding a red-and-orange offering. In the lower right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair walks among them; the figure is seen mostly from behind and in silhouette, with distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, so this is an appearance-based probable candidate. Palm trees, a utility pole and a bare tree frame the scene against a hazy sky.2010-02-12Outdoor religious procession in bright daylight. A decorated palanquin-style float with an orange canopy, garlands and ornate woodwork is carried forward at the back. In front, many devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, several carrying tall brass staffs and ceremonial flags. A woman in an orange sari with a mala stands at right, and a man in a cream embroidered kurta with gold garlands holds a tall gold-topped staff. A concrete wall and trees stand in the background.2010-01-01A festival procession moves across a dusty open ground in warm late-afternoon light. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shoulder cloths and red-and-white rosettes pull a decorated ratha on thick red ropes. The chariot is draped with flower garlands in red, green and yellow, has a canopy in orange, and carries a deity murti at its centre. Women in white saris with yellow borders and women in saffron-orange robes walk among the crowd. Men in white and saffron-clad devotees follow behind, and a man in a white shirt holds a camera at the lower right. Tents and a banner stand in the background.2010-02-12A decorated golden palanquin-style ratha carried on a flatbed cart leads an evening procession on a dirt road lined with palms and a wire fence. The ornate golden vehicle has a canopy with red and gold fringe, a golden makara-style prow with a mirror and chakra-like finials, and is draped with marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and bells. A seated figure with long dark hair wears orange-red ceremonial clothing and sits on a raised golden throne-like seat at the centre. Around it, men and women in white dhotis and sarees with yellow shawls walk alongside, many wearing rudraksha malas, while a few saffron-robed sannyasis walk nearby. A large crowd of devotees lines the route behind the fence.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession at sunset, with a crowd of devotees in white clothes moving around an ornate chariot decorated with garlands, colourful tassels, bells and an orange canopy. Many men wear white kurtas with rudraksha malas and yellow-green shawls, while a woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace walks at left. Several people raise arms toward the sky, and a small red-and-orange flag or cloth is visible at left. Trees, a utility pole and the setting sun frame the scene. Numerous physical people are visible, many partially cut off at the edges.2010-02-12