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A festival procession on a dirt road beside a decorated wooden palanquin, or ratha, adorned with yellow and orange cloth, marigold garlands, bells, colourful tassels and a golden canopy. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts wear yellow shoulder cloths and walk alongside; one bald man in white stands near the front. A man in a white dhoti and shirt plays a large frame drum. Several women in orange saris stand at right. A tall banana plant and a decorated staff with a golden umbrella are visible in the background, under a clear blue sky.

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Outdoor 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.2010-01-01Outdoor procession with a richly decorated chariot (ratha) draped in marigold garlands, tassels and bells, topped by an ornate canopy. Behind it walk devotees in white clothes; women in cream and gold sarees wear yellow shawls draped over their shoulders, and a bald man in white stands near the chariot. Saffron-robed sannyasis walk to the right, a woman in a white head covering is at left, and a young woman in yellow shawl and bangles looks down at lower left. Banana leaves and a clear blue sky frame the scene. A decorated palanquin-style parasol and a small circular emblem are visible.2010-01-01A festival procession on a dirt road under a clear hazy sky. At the centre, a richly decorated wooden palanquin or ratha is hung with marigold and yellow garlands, red and orange tassels, and brass bells, topped by a fringed canopy. Around it, many people in white ritual clothes and yellow shawls walk alongside, including a bald man in white and a woman in a cream sari with a blue and gold badge. Saffron-robed sannyasis in orange walk on the right, and women in red and maroon saris stand in the foreground. Banana plants and a tree line the path, with buildings in the background.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt ground under a clear pale sky. Central ratha-style palanquin, a decorated golden carriage with an orange canopy, carries a seated figure in red and gold. Several large ornate umbrellas with red, yellow and blue panels are held aloft by devotees. Crowds of people in white dhotis and kurtas, yellow shawls, and orange or saffron robes walk along. A drummer in white beats a large drum at lower right, and a man in a saffron robe with a long beard and a rudraksha-style garland walks in the foreground. Corrugated sheds and water tanks sit in the background.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt road: a flower-decorated palanquin with a gold-tipped canopy and a rounded orange-fringed umbrella is carried on poles by men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange sashes. A seated figure in orange clothing sits on the palanquin amid garlands, hanging bells, and colorful tassels. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala walks at right beside the carriers. Behind them, more people in white and orange follow along a sandy path, with trees and a low building in the background. A second decorated parasol is held aloft at left.2009-12-27Outdoor 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.2010-01-01Outdoor photograph of a ceremonial procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and thatched-roof huts. At the centre, a decorated wooden palanquin-style cart is draped in marigold garlands and yellow flower strands, with an orange canopy and a multicoloured umbrella, tassels and bells. Men and women in white dhotis and kurtas, some with orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha or flower garlands, walk beside and pull the cart. A cameraman with a video camera stands at right, and a bald man in white with an orange shawl appears on the far right.2009-12-27Outdoor procession scene under a clear blue sky beside banana plants and palm trees. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, several with yellow shawls, push and steady an ornate golden palanquin or vehicle draped with yellow, white and magenta flower garlands, red, green and orange tassels and many brass bells. A bald man in white stands at the centre-left. To the right, an orange-robed sannyasi stands on a dirt path, and a man in white raises a large orange ornamental disc or ritual fan above the crowd. The gold-painted carved head of a mythical creature forms the front of the vehicle.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on dusty ground under a clear blue sky. A decorated palanquin-style chariot with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure on its canopy, flanked by garlands, is pulled by men in white shirts and white dhotis with yellow sashes. Saffron-robed sannyasis walk alongside, some carrying staffs, and two colourful striped umbrellas shade the procession. Devotees in white and orange crowd the route, with tent scaffolding and draped pink and striped cloth at left.2008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 29 20092009-12-29