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Aerial photograph of a religious procession moving through a crowd of devotees on a dirt road lined with banana plants. At the centre, a richly decorated palanquin with a white-and-orange umbrella canopy, gold finials, and garlands of marigolds and flowers is carried forward. A figure seated on the palanquin wears white garments. Around it, dense crowds in white dhotis and saris, some in saffron, red and orange, raise hands in namaste and clap. A few men in saffron robes walk near the carriage. Tassels and colourful fringe hang from the canopy poles.

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A 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.2010-01-01A dense outdoor procession of devotees surrounds a decorated wooden ratha, or chariot, with a large white canopy with a golden finial above it. The chariot is hung with orange, red and yellow tassels, garlands and banana leaves, and a golden lion-like figure appears at its front. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts walk closely around it with hands folded in prayer, while others wear orange and saffron clothing. A few devotees hold up brass items and ceremonial fans. Trees and banana plants line the background, and an ornate parasol shades part of the scene. Two figures in orange robes stand near the front of the crowd, and one shaved-headed man in white appears at the left of the chariot. The crowd is closely packed along the roadside.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 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 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 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.2010-02-12Outdoor procession in dusty open ground with a decorated chariot, or ratha, draped in marigold and yellow garlands and topped with a colourful canopy with tassels. A figure in saffron/orange robes stands on the chariot, partly visible at the top left. Around it, devotees in white kurtas, dhotis and white saris, several wearing yellow or orange shawls, walk and hold up ceremonial fans and a large multicoloured umbrella. Some hold orange flags. A woman in an orange shawl and a man in a white shirt with rudraksha beads are prominent in the foreground; a person in a blue sari stands among the crowd. Concrete walls and a dusty backdrop frame the scene.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A 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.2010-01-01A gilded palanquin procession moves along a dirt road past a hillside. Seated on the palanquin is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban and a garland of white flowers, holding a ceremonial object. A bald man in orange robes stands at the front, facing the seated figure with hands raised in greeting. The palanquin has an ornate golden canopy with brass bells, hanging tassels in green, red and yellow, and an overhead striped umbrella in red, yellow, green and blue. Flower garlands in orange and white drape the palanquin. Around it, crowds in white and orange clothes carry red flags and placards, and many devotees watch from the roadside, including a woman holding a child on the right.2010-07-24April 18 20162016-04-18