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A procession on a roadside, with a decorated palanquin mounted on a red tractor trailer. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on the palanquin beneath a multicoloured umbrella, and the trailer is draped with garlands and banners. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk along the road carrying saffron flags and umbrellas, while a red tractor, cars, a white-and-blue bus and motorcycles share the street. Onlookers in mixed dress stand on the dusty shoulder, and palm trees and roadside foliage line the scene.

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Outdoor photograph of a road procession on a tree-lined roadside. At centre, a decorated float mounted on a red tractor carries a seated figure in orange robes, with flower garlands, colourful draped fabric and a tall ornate canopy; a ceremonial umbrella stands above. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, several holding small orange and red flags, and striped umbrellas are carried on the left. Cars, a white bus and a blue three-wheeler truck line the road, and spectators in casual clothes watch from the dirt verge. The figure on the float wears saffron robes and appears to be a sannyasi, but identity is uncertain.2010-07-24Outdoor street procession on a tree-lined road. A decorated palanquin with a gold-finished canopy, colourful fringed hangings and multicoloured umbrellas is pulled by a red tractor. A seated figure in orange robes sits on the palanquin, and a figure in orange attends beside it, with an attendant in white standing near the canopy. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside carrying small orange and red flags. Other tractors, a blue auto-rickshaw, motorcycles, cars and a white bus share the road. Palm trees and dense green foliage line the roadside, and a grassy verge is in the foreground.2010-07-24A roadside photograph of a pada yatra procession on a highway shoulder. A decorated palanquin with a multicoloured canopy, garlands and white floral draping is carried by men in white dhotis and shirts, with saffron flags on poles. A figure in orange robes stands on the palanquin under a bright umbrella. A red tractor and multicoloured parasols are visible among the crowd, and a white bus passes at right beside utility poles.2010-07-24A street procession moves along a road as a decorated orange-and-gold palanquin, a palki, is carried forward on a flatbed set on a red tractor. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the palki beneath a multicoloured parasol, while a man in white stands at its side with a long white fan or chamara. Many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some carrying orange flags, walk alongside and around the tractor. Garlands and gold-tipped ornaments decorate the palki. Onlookers line the road, and trucks and a jeep stand nearby. Nearby, a mobile vendor's cart is visible at the left edge.2010-07-24Elevated view of a roadside procession on a tree-lined road with tall palm trees. A decorated float in the centre is draped in bright colourful garlands and streamers, with seated figures in orange and saffron clothing on top. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside carrying orange and red flags, decorated staffs and small coloured umbrellas. A tractor-drawn cart carrying bundled material follows behind. Buses, vans, cars, a truck and motorcycles share the road, and onlookers stand by the roadside.2010-07-24Outdoor photo of a decorated procession on a roadside. A wheeled palanquin-style float, festooned with garlands, yellow and white floral hangings and ornamental umbrellas, carries a seated figure in orange-saffron robes raising a hand in blessing. Around it, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside holding small orange and red flags. Two red and white buses and tractors pulling decorated trailers are visible on the road, with a grassy verge and a tree line behind.2010-07-24July 24 20102010-07-24 +1 copiesA decorated palanquin procession moves along a roadside with traffic. A figure in orange robes stands on the ornate golden palanquin, which is hung with white flower garlands, multicoloured tassels and a striped canopy umbrella with a blue-and-gold circular emblem. Several men in white shirts and dhotis walk alongside, carrying orange-and-red flags. A man in a white shirt and a second orange-robed figure stand near the palanquin, and a tractor, cars and a motorcycle appear in the background. Around 20 people are visible, including those on the road and at the roadside.2010-07-24Outdoor road procession on a wide asphalt road lined with greenery. A large decorated palanquin with a gold-finial canopy, garlands of white and orange flowers and multicoloured streamers is carried forward. Seated on it are saffron-robed figures: one in orange with a shaved head, and a figure in orange beside a flower garland and a standing devotee. Multicoloured umbrellas shade the palanquin. Around it walk men in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange shawls, holding red-and-blue flags on poles. Uniformed police officers in khaki walk alongside. A blue auto-rickshaw and a motorcycle with a white horse-like animal in harness are nearby, and a truck with blue sides stands on the left.2010-07-24Aerial photograph of a road procession on a tree-lined highway. A decorated palanquin with gold-trimmed canopy and orange-robed figures on top is carried through the street, surrounded by white-clad marchers holding small umbrellas and saffron flags. Tractors, trucks, a white minibus, cars and motorbikes line the road beside the procession. Coconut palms, open green fields and distant hills fill the background. A small green roadside sign stands at the lower right.2010-07-24A street procession moves along a tree-lined road. At the centre, a decorated palanquin with a canopy and garlands is pulled by a red tractor, with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and long hair under a canopy at the front of the palanquin, but appearance is too uncertain to label him a person. Behind it, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and saffron sashes walk and carry colourful umbrellas and tall decorated staffs, and a second red tractor follows. Men in white shirts and dark trousers walk alongside, and a motorcyclist rides on the right. A bare-headed figure in white stands in the lower foreground, and a woman in a yellow sari walks at the left edge.2010-07-24A decorated ceremonial palanquin procession moves along a roadside. A figure in an orange-saffron robe stands on a flower-garlanded cart with a canopy above, holding a ceremonial object, while a man in a white dhoti and shirt stands nearby. Orange-red flags with blue emblems are carried by marchers in white and khaki uniforms. White-clad attendants walk alongside, and a white horse is visible near the front of the cart. A red tractor, vans and cars share the road.2010-07-24