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An 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.

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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.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor procession. An ornate wooden ratha, decorated with garlands, tassels and colourful draped fabric, is carried forward by men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls. A white umbrella with a red fringe shades the chariot. Seated on the ratha, a figure in white and red garments with a head covering sits under the canopy. Behind and around it, many people in white clothes, some in saffron and orange robes, walk among the crowd. Two women in white saris stand on a raised platform at the top of the frame. Tin sheets, banana plants and a white plastic chair frame the scene.2010-01-01A decorated ratha-style palanquin processes through a crowd at an outdoor ashram setting. The vehicle is covered with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured tassels, topped by a red-and-white fringed parasol and a golden kalasha finial. A seated figure in red and white sits on the palanquin. Around it, many people in white ritual clothing, some in saffron and yellow, walk alongside or line the route, with devotees raising hands and women in white saris standing on a raised platform in the background.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with trees and red-brown earth mounds. A decorated palanquin-style chariot with a large white and orange umbrella canopy, garlanded with colourful tassels and marigold festoons, is carried or pushed forward through a dense crowd. Many devotees in white clothes surround it, some raising hands, while a few wear orange or saffron garments. A figure in orange robes stands on the chariot near its centre. Orange flags are carried at the front of the crowd, and a bamboo fence runs along the right edge.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dusty ground under a clear sky. At center, a richly decorated ratha/palanquin with a large orange-and-gold canopy, yellow marigold garlands, and colourful tassels is carried forward. A figure seated on the platform wears orange and red garments and a crown-like headdress. Around it, many devotees in white clothing and yellow or orange shawls walk with the procession, some holding long poles and fans. Some attendants wear lanyards and blue-striped uniforms appear at the right edge. Tents and structures stand in the background.2009-12-27A 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.2010-01-01Outdoor 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 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.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27