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Night procession outdoors with a crowd of devotees in white and yellow shawls, many wearing rudraksha malas. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange clothing and a leopard-print shawl wears a long white flower garland with red blossoms and a gold ceremonial necklace, and is smiling as he walks forward. Beside him, a bearded man in white holds a silver tray with an orange cloth, flowers and offerings. A decorated chariot or ratha with yellow, pink and red garlands and tassels is visible in the background under lights. Several people in orange and white shawls walk close around the central figure.

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Night procession outdoors with a large crowd behind. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a white and red-pink flower garland, a gold chain necklace and a leopard-print shawl, extending one hand forward. Flanking him are young men in white kurtas with orange and yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, and an older man in orange robes. Behind them, a decorated ratha/chariot with yellow and orange canopy, marigold garlands, tassels and a golden structure glows in the dark. Pedestrians and a white car appear at left.2010-02-12November 21 20102010-11-21Night procession outdoors under a temple canopy strung with orange and red bunting. A long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and gold-edged cloth smiles broadly at the centre. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shirt claps and laughs. Behind them a decorated palanquin or ratha carries a deity murti garlanded with yellow, white and purple flowers under a red and gold umbrella. Devotees in white and cream garments and a woman in a green sari gather around. A trident stands on the left.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21January 01 20092009-01-01Outdoor procession under palm trees with a decorated ceremonial umbrella and a golden trident finial above. A central man with long dark wavy hair wears an orange saffron robe with gold border, a white and red flower garland and a gold chain, walking in front of a crowd. Surrounding people wear white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls, and a woman at right in white sari with orange shawl holds a brass ritual vessel. Bunting flags hang overhead. a person (long swept hair, saffron robe, garland, ceremonial gold necklace) in a procession setting.2007-01-01 +1 copiesNight procession at a temple with a ceremonial palanquin-like ratha behind the crowd. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a gold necklace of ornaments wears saffron-orange robes with a gold border and smiles while walking. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala and gold beaded necklace walks forward. Behind them, many people in white dhotis and white shirts walk in procession, some with hands folded, and a woman in a teal sari stands at left. The ornate canopy above the palanquin has red, green and gold floral decoration, and tall festival poles with coloured streamers frame the scene. The foreground man's cues (long hair, saffron clothing, ornate beaded necklace) match the a person description, though the identification is uncertain.2010-11-21A nighttime procession at a temple event. In the centre, a long-haired man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with gold necklace and a white and red flower garland, walks smiling with his hands clasped. In front, a bearded man in white robes and an orange shawl, with a tilak on his forehead, holds a bundle of leaves and a yellow and red flower garland. Behind them, white-clad devotees in orange shawls carry a brass kalasha and a silver pot, and colourful ornate umbrellas with tasselled fringes shade the procession. A woman in an orange saree at right and a string of small white and red flags overhead complete the scene.2007-01-01A festival procession on a sunlit path lined with palm trees and red and orange flags, with red and multicoloured parasols overhead. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and a large white and red flower garland stands smiling, wearing gold necklaces and a gold pendant. Beside him a bearded man in orange robes wears long gold beads and gold necklaces. On the right, a figure in orange robes with a red-banded wrap holds a brass vessel with yellow flowers and greenery, facing the central figure. Several white-clad men and orange-clad devotees surround them, some with sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads.2008-12-23December 23 20072007-12-23Outdoor procession under trees with blue and white bunting overhead and a large golden trident (trishul) raised above the crowd. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a white and red flower garland, and a gold necklace, smiling as he walks. Flanking him, a man with curly hair and a white dhoti wears an orange shawl, and a young man in white kurta and orange shawl carries a silver vessel. Around them, many men in white shirts and white dhotis walk closely, some wearing identity badges on lanyards.2007-01-01November 20 20102010-11-20