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A daytime outdoor procession under a clear blue sky. A decorated ratha or palanquin with a golden-yellow canopy and a second striped umbrella moves forward, draped with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and colourful tassels, with carved golden horse or lion-like figures at its sides. Men and women in white dhotis, saris and shirts, and several in saffron-orange clothing, pull ropes and walk alongside it. Tall green banana plants with broad leaves line a metal railing on the right, and a crowd of onlookers in white and light clothing stands along the route. A decorative arch stands in the background.

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Outdoor temple procession on dusty ground under a clear blue sky. A decorated wheeled ratha or chariot dominates the centre, draped with yellow and orange fabric, marigold and tassel garlands, and a golden ornamental canopy with an orange umbrella. Devotees in white dhotis and saris walk alongside and pull the ropes; a man in a white kurta raises a fan-like object toward the cart. A figure seated on the cart wears saffron-orange garments and is partly hidden by the canopy. A rope barrier runs across the field, and banana leaves and trees frame the edges. Some people wear orange and yellow shawls. Several other visible people are in white.2010-01-01A festival procession on a palm-lined village road. A large ornate ratha, or chariot, is covered in yellow and orange flowers, garlands and hanging tassels, with a golden canopy umbrella above and golden lion-like figures at its front. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing yellow sashes, walk and pull or steady the chariot. Men in saffron and orange robes walk among them, and fans of green banana leaves line the path. A bald man in white stands near the front of the chariot, while a figure seated on the platform wears white. The scene is bright and outdoors.2010-01-01Outdoor procession under a bright blue sky with a richly decorated ratha or palanquin carried through a crowd. The vehicle has a golden finial, a large fringed parasol-style canopy, garlands of yellow and orange flowers, hanging bells, and colourful tassels. Banana plants with broad green leaves line the route. Many people in white dhoti and kurta with yellow shawls walk alongside, and women in cream and white sarees smile and hold hands. In the foreground a figure in orange robes with curly hair stands at the right. A bald man in white and a man in a white head covering also appear near the vehicle.2010-01-01A ceremonial procession moves along a dirt path past a low wall, with palms and banana leaves around. At the centre a decorated wooden chariot with an ornate golden canopy and orange umbrella-like top, hung with garlands, tassels and a golden lion-head ornament, is carried by men in white dhotis and white kurtas with yellow shoulder sashes, many with bare feet. Some carry a canopy pole on the left. Behind the chariot, figures in saffron-orange robes walk among devotees; a few hold ceremonial staffs topped with decorative finials. Several people in white and saffron are visible, with a bald man in the foreground wearing a cap and white clothing. A few yellow-green banana-leaf fronds stand in front of the procession.2010-01-01A photograph of a festival procession on a dirt road lined with banana plants and a low wall. At the centre, a decorated ratha or palanquin with an orange canopy and colourful draped ornaments is carried forward. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk beside it, several wearing yellow or saffron shoulder cloths and lanyards. On the right, a woman in a maroon sari and red-beaded necklace stands near women in white saris holding gold ceremonial staffs and a gold kalasha-like finial. Spectators line both sides of the road. Numerous people are visible, with a crowd of many dozens behind the procession.2010-01-01An outdoor procession on a dusty ground under a clear blue sky, with a dense crowd of devotees mostly dressed in white kurtas and dhotis. Many are looking toward a decorated ceremonial structure at right, with banana leaves and a tall colourful kalasha-like canopy with an orange umbrella, gold and red ornaments. Some women wear saris and a woman in teal stands at left. A sign at left reads Aakasa Lingam 1000 Feet Diameter ... with an image of a temple. Trees and a low pavilion are in the background. Many people are visible, forming a large crowd.2010-01-01A procession on a dirt road with a richly decorated wooden ratha or palanquin covered in marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and a saffron canopy with a lotus emblem. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside and push or steady the cart with their hands. Among them, a few men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand at the right edge, and one man wears a yellow shawl. Palm trees and a fence sit behind the crowd under a clear sky. Several ceremony attendees wear lanyard badges.2009-12-27A decorated golden palanquin-style ratha carried on a flatbed cart leads an evening procession on a dirt road lined with palms and a wire fence. The ornate golden vehicle has a canopy with red and gold fringe, a golden makara-style prow with a mirror and chakra-like finials, and is draped with marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and bells. A seated figure with long dark hair wears orange-red ceremonial clothing and sits on a raised golden throne-like seat at the centre. Around it, men and women in white dhotis and sarees with yellow shawls walk alongside, many wearing rudraksha malas, while a few saffron-robed sannyasis walk nearby. A large crowd of devotees lines the route behind the fence.2010-02-12A religious procession moves along a paved road under a clear pale sky, with a line of palm-leaf and banana-leaf decorations along the route. In the foreground, many women in white saris with cream and gold borders walk with their long hair in braids, some carrying black handbags, while men in white dhotis and shirts walk among them. On the right, an ornate chariot with a saffron-orange canopy is hung with garlands, tassels and colourful pendants, and a figure seated on it is largely hidden by the crowd. Ceremonial umbrellas and decorated standards, including a red and gold canopy on a pole, rise above the crowd on the left. Spectators stand along a fence and on the roadside in the background.2010-01-01Outdoor temple procession with a flower-decorated palanquin carried by devotees in white dhotis and orange-saffron shawls. A tall ratha-style canopy with an orange umbrella and yellow marigold garlands and tassels sits on the platform, where a seated figure in orange raises a hand in blessing. Men in white shirts and dhotis with red poles carry the palanquin, and a colourful umbrella stands at right. Dense crowds of devotees in white, yellow and pink saris surround the procession, with white walls and palm trees behind.2009-12-27Outdoor festival procession under a clear sky. A large decorated palanquin-style chariot with a red-and-gold canopy, hanging tassels and carved golden figures is carried forward, with an orange umbrella raised above it. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in orange and yellow garments, walk alongside and fill the foreground. A man in a white shirt holds his hands together in namaste. A large crowd of people stands in the background near a stage and speakers. Banana leaves frame the left edge.2010-02-12A festival procession on a dusty dirt road moves past a richly decorated wooden chariot with a golden horse-headed prow, an orange canopy umbrella and strings of marigold garlands and colourful tassels. Inside the chariot a deity murti is visible. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange robes walk, many wearing rudraksha malas, and several in yellow-trimmed white shirts carry ID lanyards. A man in front wears a saffron robe and a beaded garland, while a figure beside him holds a yellow-and-orange fan. Palm-leaf canopies and a parked white vehicle with speakers stand at the left edge under a hazy sky.2010-01-01