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A photograph of a street procession on a dirt road lined with banana plants and marigold-style flowers. A decorated palanquin with an orange canopy and colourful garlands is carried forward at centre, with a golden figure visible on it. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing yellow shawls, walk on both sides, and a woman in an orange safar holds a long ceremonial staff at right. Spectators line the left edge, some with hands folded in namaskar. A video camera on a stand is visible.

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A 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.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt path with banana plants and a low wall behind. At centre, a decorated chariot or palanquin with an orange canopy, garlands and coloured cloth moves forward. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk beside it, one man in a white shirt and a rudraksha mala holds his hands together in prayer. A woman in a white sari with a red-bordered blouse and a young child in a dark outfit stand nearby. On the right, a tall golden trident and a large gold ceremonial shield or ornament are carried upright, while a person in maroon robes stands in the foreground. Many devotees in white and saffron crowd the path, and a young man in a white shirt holds a camera.2010-01-01A festival procession moves across a dusty open ground in warm late-afternoon light. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shoulder cloths and red-and-white rosettes pull a decorated ratha on thick red ropes. The chariot is draped with flower garlands in red, green and yellow, has a canopy in orange, and carries a deity murti at its centre. Women in white saris with yellow borders and women in saffron-orange robes walk among the crowd. Men in white and saffron-clad devotees follow behind, and a man in a white shirt holds a camera at the lower right. Tents and a banner stand in the background.2010-02-12Outdoor procession in bright sunlight. At centre, a decorated palanquin or ratha topped by an orange and gold canopy umbrella, with a second umbrella beside it, its base draped in garlands and yellow-green cloth. Around it walk many devotees in white dhotis and shirts with yellow-green shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas; a man in the foreground carries a camera. On the right, women in orange saris walk beside a tall golden ceremonial staff with a leaf-shaped finial. Banana plants and a white wall stand at the edge, and a few people in orange robes are visible at the far right.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor temple procession on a dusty road in hazy daylight. A richly decorated ratha chariot with an orange fringed canopy and a red parasol sits at centre, draped in garlands and cloth, with banana plants and a sound system behind it. Around it, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear yellow shawls and rudraksha or bead malas, several holding a long rope or pole along the chariot. In the foreground a man in a white outfit with a beaded garland and a bag carries a tall gilded staff, and a woman in a red sari with bangles carries a gold leaf-topped staff.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road at golden hour. Many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and white saris walk alongside, many wearing yellow shawls or sashes. At the centre, a decorated ratha or palanquin carries a deity murti under an orange canopy, adorned with flower garlands and colourful decorations. A man in an orange robe walks near the chariot. A red and green ceremonial umbrella with tassels stands at the left edge. Tanks, trees and hills appear in the hazy background.2010-02-12Outdoor religious procession in bright daylight. A decorated palanquin-style float with an orange canopy, garlands and ornate woodwork is carried forward at the back. In front, many devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, several carrying tall brass staffs and ceremonial flags. A woman in an orange sari with a mala stands at right, and a man in a cream embroidered kurta with gold garlands holds a tall gold-topped staff. A concrete wall and trees stand in the background.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with banana plants. A decorated palanquin or ratha carrying a deity murti is adorned with garlands, colourful tassels and a gold canopy, shaded by a multicoloured umbrella. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls carry the poles on their shoulders. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk alongside, one in the foreground with a shaved head and a rudraksha mala holding a ritual tray. A young man in orange wears garlands and carries an offering plate of flowers. Women in white saris stand at the right edge. Clear blue sky overhead.2010-01-01