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A dusk procession moves along a dirt road toward a decorated chariot with a golden canopy and flower garlands. Two saffron-robed figures lead the walk: one holds a bowl of offerings, the other, in orange with a head covering and a garland, walks at the centre. Around them, many men and women wear white with yellow shawls, and a cameraman in white with a yellow shawl films at right. Colourful umbrellas frame the scene on both sides.

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A dusk procession on a dirt road moves toward a decorated palanquin topped with a golden canopy and garlands of pink and blue tassels. Several people in saffron and orange robes walk at the front: a figure in orange carrying a silver tray with offerings, a figure in orange holding a small brass vessel, and a figure in a hooded orange robe with a rudraksha mala and ornamented necklace holding a red cloth bundle. Many devotees in white dhotis with yellow shawls follow, and red-and-yellow umbrellas with tassels shade the path. A red flag flies in the background.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12Evening 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.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and white buildings under bright sun. Central focus is a decorated palanquin-style deity chariot carried on poles, adorned with garlands and a framed portrait of a deity, topped with a colourful fringed canopy; a man in orange robes stands at its top. Several devotees in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces walk alongside, some holding long poles, and others in white dhotis and kurtas, plus women in white saris with orange or yellow shawls follow. Red and multicoloured umbrellas and a golden trident are carried in the procession.2008-12-23A photograph of an outdoor evening procession on a dirt ground under a clear blue sky. A decorated cart or ratha carries an ornate deity murti draped in garlands, with a gold and orange canopy, golden peacock-style finials, pink and green tassels, and a kalasha-like gold top. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, several with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, pull or walk alongside a long red-and-white rope. In the right foreground two people in orange and saffron robes walk, one holding a phone. Devotees in white and saffron stand along the route, and a person holds a round ornamental fan at the far right.2010-02-12A procession on a dirt path in front of buildings and trees. At left, a man in saffron robes with long curly hair and beard holds a gold-tipped trident-staff. Beside him, an older man with grey hair wears white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl and smiles. Behind them a woman in a red-orange sari holds a gold staff, and several saffron-robed men carry gold staffs. Further back, a deity murti is carried on a decorated palanquin with colourful tassels, flowers and a canopy of red and yellow fabric, with white-clad devotees walking alongside. Ritual procession with ceremonial umbrellas and staffs.2009-12-27Outdoor 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.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a reddish dirt path at dusk under a pale sky. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron dhoti and a leopard-print shawl over the shoulders, with a thick orange rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest; he walks at the front of the group. Behind him, a palanquin or ratha canopy with tiered multicolored fringed umbrellas (red, blue, yellow, green) is carried above a deity or ritual object. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and women in white and cream saris with yellow or red borders walk closely together. A saffron-robed attendant in the left foreground carries a long orange cloth. Trees and a small building frame the background.2010-11-11Outdoor 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.2010-02-12Outdoor 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 procession on dusty ground with people in orange and saffron robes and white clothing. In the centre, a man with a shaved head in orange robes and a red-brown wrap carries a brass kalasha-like vessel with a garland of yellow and orange flowers on a tray. Behind him, a man in orange dhoti and shawl holds a long golden staff topped with a trident-like finial, and another man in orange holds a rudraksha mala. Several women in orange saris and white garments walk alongside. Behind them a golden decorated ratha-style palanquin with colourful tassels and a parasol-shaped canopy rises above the crowd, and trident staffs are visible on the left. A brick building and a white tent stand behind the procession.2009-12-27November 21 20102010-11-21