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A decorated ceremonial palanquin procession on a road. The palanquin has a golden frame, a gold-and-white garland canopy and an orange cloth base, topped by a multicoloured umbrella with blue and white emblems. A seated figure in orange robes is under the canopy, with a red velvet cushion beside them. A man in orange robes stands on the palanquin, and men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes walk alongside. Women in white saris with orange borders wave white fans and carry orange flags. A red tractor stands at the left edge and a man in a khaki hat with a staff stands at the right. Garlands of white flowers and tassels hang from the palanquin.

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A decorated palanquin procession on a roadside. A seated figure in an orange turban and orange-saffron garments sits on a red-cushioned seat inside a gold-trimmed palanquin hung with brass bells, marigold garlands and multicoloured tassels, under a multicoloured canopy umbrella. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl stands beside the palanquin holding the umbrella pole, and a robed attendant in orange stands at the front holding the edge of the seat. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at the left, and devotees in white and saffron line the procession. Orange flags and cars are visible in the background.2010-07-24A roadside procession on a dusty shoulder beside a paved road. At centre, a gilded palanquin with a red-and-gold canopy and garlanded white flower festoons is carried by men in white shirts and white dhotis. A man in orange robes stands on the palanquin near its front, with a second orange-robed figure beside him. Several multicoloured canopy umbrellas are held aloft by men in white, and orange-and-red flags are carried along the rope-lined route. Bystanders in casual clothes watch from the grass, a red tractor and a silver car are on the road, and a large truck is parked at the top left.2010-07-24A festival procession on a dirt road beside a grassy embankment. A bare-headed man in saffron/orange robes stands on a decorated palanquin (palaki) draped with white and orange garlands, gold finials, and a multicolored fringed canopy; a gold ornamental crown-like finial sits atop the cart, and orange flags are held by people around it. A red tractor pulls the palanquin and workers in white clothing walk alongside, some holding long white fans or poles. A round medallion with a blue and gold emblem decorates the palanquin's front. Several dozen people are visible in the procession, including those in white shirts and saffron garments, with orange flags and a small placard in the background.2010-07-24December 27 20092009-12-27A decorated ceremonial palanquin procession moves along a roadside. On an ornate golden palanquin with garlands of white flowers and bells, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes is attended by a man in orange holding a fan-like object, and a person in white dhoti with a yellow shawl stands at the rear. A multicoloured umbrella with blue and red panels shelters the palanquin. Devotees in white dhotis and orange-and-blue flags walk alongside, and uniformed police officers in khaki and caps line the route, with cars and a red vehicle on the street behind.2010-07-24A golden palanquin procession moves along a road. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with white jasmine garlands, pink and red flowers, tassels and a golden canopy. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on the palanquin, one holding a fan and one behind him. Below, devotees in white shirts and dhotis carry orange-and-blue flags and walk alongside the palanquin. A rainbow-striped umbrella and a few vehicles and motorcycles appear in the background.2010-07-24July 24 20102010-07-24 +1 copiesJuly 24 20102010-07-24 +1 copiesA 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 palanquin procession on a roadside. A gilded palanquin draped with white jasmine garlands, multicoloured tassels and hanging bells carries a seated figure in an orange turban and saffron-orange robes on a maroon cushion beneath a multicoloured parasol. A man in orange robes stands at the front of the palanquin, one hand raised near the carriage, while a man in white dhoti and yellow shawl holds the pole on the right. Other men in white and orange attend the procession, with orange and red flags visible at the right and a white car on the road behind.2010-07-24A photograph of a festive street procession on a roadside. A richly decorated ratha-style chariot, draped in garlands of white and orange flowers with colourful tassels and gold finials, carries seated figures in saffron-orange robes. One seated figure wears an orange turban and orange-red garments, and an ornate umbrella with blue and green panels shades the cart. Two standing attendants in orange and white stand on the cart, and a figure in orange and white holds a white fan beside it. Alongside the cart, people in white dhotis and shirts and orange-clad sadhus walk, several holding orange and red flags and blank white placards. A white SUV, a green car and motorbikes are on the road, and a lush green hillside and fence line the background.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession on a dirt road. An ornate canopy-topped palanquin, draped in white flower garlands, colourful tassels and orange cloth, carries a man in an orange-saffron robe standing at the front; a figure in orange also stands behind him, with a multicoloured umbrella held above. Two attendants in white stand at the sides with white fan-like chamaras. Uniformed police or security personnel in khaki walk alongside, and men in white kurtas wear orange sashes and carry red-and-orange flags. A banner with a portrait is held up in the crowd, and buses are parked behind.2010-07-24