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Outdoor procession on a bare dirt ground with a white-painted strip in front. Many people in white clothes, mostly white shirts and dhotis or kurtas, walk toward a distant golden palanquin or ratha topped with ornate decoration. Red and orange flags are held aloft along the route. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers with a lanyard walks in the right foreground carrying white papers. Banana plants, young trees, a bamboo fence and parked vehicles surround the open area under an overcast sky.

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Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road, with a large crowd of devotees walking toward the camera. Many wear white kurtas, dhotis and white shirts; several carry bright orange-red flags, and a few hold red placards. In the centre a man in a white shirt with a long white garland and khaki trousers walks forward. Behind the crowd a decorated palanquin or ratha with ornate canopy and kalasha-style tops rises above the flags, with banana trees, tents and small buildings along the sides under an overcast sky.2010-07-24A dusty dirt road during an outdoor procession. Many men in white shirts and dhotis walk in a crowd, many holding saffron-orange flags on poles. A boy in a red shirt runs forward carrying an orange flag. Further back, a decorated float or palanquin with gold and orange ornaments and a kalasha-like top moves through the crowd, flanked by banana plants and a tree. A man in orange clothing stands at the left edge; a man in a white shirt and light trousers with a lanyard stands at the left foreground. Children and onlookers line the right side beside a wooden railing. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession on a dirt road moves through an open field. Many men and some boys wear white shirts and white dhotis, and many hold red-orange flags on poles. A man in the foreground wears a light shirt and khaki trousers and looks on, while a boy in a red shirt runs at left. A decorated palanquin or chariot is visible in the distance among banana plants and trees. A cloudy sky sits above the scene, and a banner printed with a red and white design is carried near the centre.2010-07-24Outdoor photograph of a large procession on a dirt road, with many people in white clothes walking toward the camera. Many carry orange-red flags on poles, and some hold small white placards. Two men in front wear white shirts and white dhotis, one with a dark rudraksha-style necklace. Behind them, a decorated palanquin or ratha with gold and ornate canopy tops is visible in the distance. Banana plants, young trees and a bamboo arch line the route under an overcast sky.2010-07-24A dusty unpaved road leads toward an orange gateway in a procession scene. Many people in white clothing walk in a long column, many carrying red and orange flags on poles. In the centre-right, a decorated palanquin or float with garlands and green-yellow decorations is carried forward. A figure in an orange robe stands at the left edge of the road, and men in yellow and green traditional clothing walk alongside the procession. A man in grey trousers and a shirt with a camera bag walks in the foreground. Banana leaves and a white boundary wall line the route, with a blue-and-white draped stand at the right. Utility poles and trees sit beyond the wall under an overcast sky.2010-07-24A photograph of a large outdoor procession on a dusty unpaved ground. Many people in white clothes, mostly men, walk among many orange-red flags and red placards held aloft. Some carry orange banners. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style cloth wears a lanyard and a round badge, and another man in white walks beside him. Behind the crowd stands an orange-painted gateway with a dome-shaped top, and a blue-and-white draped pavilion with banana plants lines the right side. A white compound wall and trees are in the background.2010-07-24A large procession moves along a dusty unpaved road toward an orange-painted gateway at a rural site. Many men and some children wear white shirts and white dhotis, and many carry saffron-orange flags on poles. A decorated palanquin or ratha with gold and orange ornamentation appears at the centre of the crowd, and a large red banner is held aloft. A man in a light shirt and tan trousers walks in the foreground carrying a small object. A blue-and-white striped canopy and potted palms stand at the right, with a concrete wall and a small domed structure behind the gate.2010-07-24December 25 20092009-12-25A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty dirt road toward an orange-framed gateway. Hundreds of participants wear white shirts and trousers or white kurtas, many carrying red and orange flags and handheld red banners. A brass band with drummers in red and gold uniforms plays on the right, and a blue-and-white striped tent stands beside the road. Some people wear dark trousers and white shirts. A large speaker stands on the left near a signboard, and a white wall and trees frame the background under an overcast sky.2010-07-24Outdoor photo of a pada yatra procession on a dirt road through a campus-like grounds. Many participants in white dhotis and white kurtas walk in two streams, many carrying bright orange-red flags and some holding framed portrait photos. A decorated palanquin or chariot with gold and red ornamentation moves at the head of the crowd near an orange gateway. On the right, a woman in an orange sari stands on the road, and a man in white shirt and dhoti stands in the foreground. Banana plants and a blue-and-white draped stage structure line the right side. A white boundary wall and tall trees are behind.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm fronds and bunting, with a large crowd of people in white dhotis and kurtas carrying red-orange flags and placards. A decorated ratha/chariot with a colourful flower garland and a palanquin-style canopy in blue-and-white cloth appears at the right. A woman in an orange sari stands at the left edge, and a man in orange clothing walks near the right. Behind the crowd is an orange gateway arch, a domed structure, and a bare field under an overcast sky. Some marchers hold framed portrait photographs.2010-07-24A dirt road lined with a mesh-wrapped fence and a tall billboard on the left leads toward an orange-and-red ceremonial gateway. A long procession of people in white clothing and red flags moves down the road, with a decorated float or palanquin draped in flowers and banana leaves on the right, flanked by blue-and-white striped canopy panels. Men in saffron-orange tunics and green dhotis walk near the float, and a man in a white shirt and grey trousers walks in the foreground holding a small object. Overcast sky above. The scene reflects a padayatra (foot pilgrimage) with a flower-decorated palanquin, though the crowd is distant and mostly unidentifiable.2010-07-24