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A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt path past banana plants and a tent with a yellow cloth backdrop. At the centre, a decorated wooden ratha or palanquin carries a seated figure under a white umbrella canopy with orange trim. The vehicle is festooned with garlands in yellow, red, orange and green, tassels, and a gilded kalasha finial. Men in white kurtas and dhotis, many with yellow or saffron shawls, walk around and push the ratha, while women in white saris and a few in saffron stand along the route. Behind a bamboo fence a crowd of onlookers in white and colourful clothing watches. A bearer in a white shirt and yellow sash stands at the front of the vehicle.

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A festival procession moves along a dirt path past a white tented pavilion with red and yellow drapery. At the centre, a richly decorated ornate palanquin with a golden canopy, hanging tassels, marigold garlands and carved yellow and red panels is carried by men in white. Seated figures under the canopy are dressed in white and red. Behind it, a man in an orange-saffron robe walks beside the carriage, and a woman in an orange sari stands nearby. A large round orange-and-white umbrella shades the procession. Crowds of devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls line the route, many with orange and yellow sashes, while others watch from behind a bamboo fence. Two white-robed figures stand on a raised platform in the background, and a red flag flies at the right edge.2010-01-01An outdoor procession on a dirt path moves past a large garlanded chariot decorated with flower strings, tassels and bells in red, yellow, green and blue. A seated figure in red and white sits under a tall orange-and-white canopy held over the chariot. Around it, crowds in white kurtas, cream sarees and yellow scarves walk and reach out, while saffron-robed sannyasis walk alongside. A white tent with a yellow and red floral backdrop stands behind, and two women in white saris stand on a platform above. Banana plants and a white roofed structure frame the scene.2010-01-01A large outdoor procession in a village or temple-side lane, viewed from above. A decorated wooden ratha or palanquin on the left is hung with yellow and red tassels, bells, marigold garlands and a white canopy, with a figure seated inside it. Around it, dense crowds in white dhotis and saris walk and stand, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Men in saffron and orange robes walk among them, some holding long staffs and ceremonial fans, and banana plants with leaves line the route.2010-01-01A large outdoor procession moves through a crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white, with some in orange and red. At the centre, a golden ratha-style palanquin with a white canopy and a golden kalasha finial is decorated with marigold garlands and tassels, with a seated figure in white under the canopy. Devotees on both sides press forward with hands folded in anjali mudra, and a man in an orange robe and white beard stands at left among them.2010-01-01A large outdoor procession moves through a dense crowd of devotees. At the centre, a golden ornate palanquin with a white and orange canopy topped by a kalasha is decorated with yellow and orange garlands, tassels and bells. Inside it, a figure in saffron-coloured robes sits on a red cushioned seat, but the figure is too small and partly obscured to establish appearance, so no appearance-based candidate is claimed. Around the palanquin, men and women in white dhotis and sarees, some with folded hands, press forward. A few people in orange and saffron robes walk nearby, a bald man in white stands at left, and a red flag rises at the upper right. Banana plants and palm fronds line the route and a tall ceremonial staff stands at right.2010-01-01A dense outdoor procession moves along a dirt road lined with banana leaves and a large crowd of devotees. At the centre, a golden ornate ratha chariot carries a seated figure beneath a large white canopy with orange fringe; the chariot is decorated with yellow and green garlands, tassels and gold finials. Many devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some in saffron, press forward with hands raised in folded-palm greeting. Saffron flags are visible at the right edge. A bald man in white stands near the chariot's front. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, and the scene shows a festival procession.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession moves through a crowd of many devotees, most dressed in white with yellow or orange sashes. At the centre, a richly decorated ornate palanquin with a gilded canopy, garlands of flowers and tassels is carried forward. Two seated figures in orange and saffron clothing sit on the palanquin, one holding a ceremonial item. A white parasol with orange fringe and a colourful umbrella stand over the procession, and an orange flag is visible at left. Behind the crowd, white-clad attendants stand on a red and blue mat near a table with offerings and a wooden stand. Several people hold fans or ceremonial items.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt road beside a chain-link fence and dry scrubland. A richly decorated golden palanquin with a yellow-orange canopy, tassels, garlands and a trident-topped finial is carried forward. Behind it, many men and women in white dhotis, white kurtas and white shirts walk; several wear orange or saffron shawls and yellow sashes, and a few hold saffron-orange flags. A man in a white dhoti and saffron-orange shawl walks at the front right holding a long ceremonial fan. Orange flags flutter on the left and a blue-and-white banner with a portrait stands at the left edge.2009-12-27A large crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white, follows an ornate decorated chariot (ratha) during an outdoor procession. The chariot carries a deity murti under a canopy with gold and orange ornamentation, with an umbrella held above it. Many people carry long poles with decorated pennants and drums, and some wear saffron and colourful saris. On a raised stage behind, white-clad figures stand and sit near a red-carpeted area with a seated figure in white. Blue tarpaulin, bamboo fencing and a white screen frame the scene, with dry grass bundles on the ground in front.2010-02-12Outdoor temple procession on a dirt road under palm and leafy trees. A large ornate chariot (ratha) decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands, colourful tassels and a yellow canopy is pulled forward by many people in white clothing and yellow shawls. Several men wear orange-saffron cloths and rudraksha malas. A woman in an orange sari stands near the front of the chariot. A person seated on the chariot wears orange. Crowd members walk alongside in white kurtas and dhotis.2009-12-27