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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor 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.2010-01-01A 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 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.2010-01-01A photograph of an evening procession at sunset. A decorated ratha or palanquin, draped with garlands, colourful tassels and a saffron canopy with a curved ceremonial ornament, is carried through a crowd. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, some with yellow-green shawls and rudraksha malas, walk around it, and a woman in a white sari stands at left holding a red-and-orange offering. In the lower right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair walks among them; the figure is seen mostly from behind and in silhouette, with distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, so this is an appearance-based probable candidate. Palm trees, a utility pole and a bare tree frame the scene against a hazy sky.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession at sunset, with a crowd of devotees in white clothes moving around an ornate chariot decorated with garlands, colourful tassels, bells and an orange canopy. Many men wear white kurtas with rudraksha malas and yellow-green shawls, while a woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace walks at left. Several people raise arms toward the sky, and a small red-and-orange flag or cloth is visible at left. Trees, a utility pole and the setting sun frame the scene. Numerous physical people are visible, many partially cut off at the edges.2010-02-12A photograph of an evening procession at sunset, with many men in plain white dhotis and shirts walking closely around a decorated palanquin or ratha. The palanquin is festooned with flower garlands, tassels, a small brass kalasha-like finial and a red umbrella overhead, silhouetted against the low sun. Several men wear yellow or green shawls over their shoulders and dark rudraksha-style malas around their necks. Trees, a utility pole and a low wall frame the road.2010-02-12A 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.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor evening procession with a decorated ratha or chariot topped with an orange canopy, tassels, garlands and a carved dragon-like finial, pulled along a dirt road. Crowds in white dhotis and saris with yellow and green shawls walk alongside. In the foreground, two men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas carry brass trays of offerings; the man at right wears a large mala and bears a bearded face. A small bright-coloured canopy stands at left, and a utility pole and low buildings sit against a pale sky.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27A dusk procession moves along a dirt road as men in white dhotis and white shirts, many with yellow shoulder cloths and rudraksha-style neck beads, carry or walk beside an ornate palanquin decorated with colourful tassels, garlands and a curved gilded finial. A large orange and red umbrella with fringed tassels shades the palanquin, and a small orange flag flutters in the background. Lines of men link arms behind the palanquin, and the setting sun glows through the trees and a low stone wall.2010-02-12Outdoor procession under bright sky: a golden ornate palanquin-style chariot with an orange fringed canopy, garlands of yellow and orange flowers, hanging bells and multicoloured tassels, and a golden makara-like finial. Inside the chariot a seated figure in orange and white is visible, beneath the canopy. Around it devotees in white kurtas with yellow shawls walk and raise their arms; a man in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands at left, and a cameraman in white holds a video camera aloft at right. Trees and a wall are in the background.2010-01-01