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A daytime procession moves along a dusty dirt path lined with palm and banana trees under a clear pale sky. In the foreground, men in white with yellow shawls walk beside large golden staffs, including a tall ornate gold staff with a finial and a gold trident on the right. Behind them, women in cream and white saris, one in a blue sari, and men in white dhotis and kurtas walk in a line; one man in a white dhoti carries a camera. Ornate gold-and-colored ceremonial umbrellas or canopies rise above the crowd, and a few people stand at the far edge near a fenced field.

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A procession on a dirt path through a palm-lined open ground under a clear blue sky. Many people in white dhoti and kurta walk with yellow shawls draped over their shoulders, while women in saris, some in yellow and green, walk among them. Tall gilded ceremonial staffs rise above the crowd, including a large golden trident and several ornate golden kalasha-topped and leaf-shaped standards. A small saffron flag flutters in the background. A bald, bearded man in a white cap and striped white shirt walks in the foreground, and a man in white carries a camera. Ashram-style procession with ratha-like ceremonial staffs and banana plants lining the route.2010-01-01A procession moves along a dirt road lined with tall palm trees under a bright sky. Many people in white dhotis, kurtas and sarees walk away from the camera. Several men in front wear yellow shawls over white clothing, and an older man at the right edge wears a yellow shawl. Ceremonial golden poles carry ornate fan-shaped umbrellas with red and gold decoration, and a golden trident-topped staff rises above the crowd. Saffron-orange flags flutter on poles among the walkers. A low white wall and a metal fence sit at the right edge.2010-01-01A photograph of a festival procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and a low concrete wall. In the foreground, several women in white saris with yellow and orange scarves carry tall ceremonial staffs topped with gold discs. Behind them, men and women in white clothing walk along. In the middle distance, a decorated ornate ratha chariot with yellow, orange and red draping and a canopy moves along the road. A man in an orange garment stands among the crowd. The scene is hazy and bright in daylight.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt path with banana plants and a low wall behind. At centre, a decorated chariot or palanquin with an orange canopy, garlands and coloured cloth moves forward. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk beside it, one man in a white shirt and a rudraksha mala holds his hands together in prayer. A woman in a white sari with a red-bordered blouse and a young child in a dark outfit stand nearby. On the right, a tall golden trident and a large gold ceremonial shield or ornament are carried upright, while a person in maroon robes stands in the foreground. Many devotees in white and saffron crowd the path, and a young man in a white shirt holds a camera.2010-01-01A procession on a dirt path beside palm trees. At the centre, a decorated palanquin carries a deity murti under a yellow and orange canopy with garlands, flanked by ornate parasols in green, blue and red with fringed edges. Many people in white and cream clothing walk alongside; several women wear white saris with yellow borders and others wear orange-and-white saris. A man on the right wears white and gestures forward. Men in orange robes stand at the left, one holding a brass tray of flowers. Ceremonial items such as a brass kalasha and a decorated staff are carried near the front.2009-12-27A procession walks along a dirt road lined with coconut palms under bright daylight. A shaved-headed sannyasi in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot near the centre, his back to the camera. Around him, men and women in white traditional clothing carry yellow-bordered shawls, and a drummer in white plays a drum. Ceremonial standards are carried: a golden trident-topped staff, a saffron flag, and tall gilded poles with decorative umbrella-like canopies. Palm trees and a white building with a tin roof stand in the background.2010-01-01A photograph of a festival procession on a dirt road lined with banana plants and a low wall. At the centre, a decorated ratha or palanquin with an orange canopy and colourful draped ornaments is carried forward. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk beside it, several wearing yellow or saffron shoulder cloths and lanyards. On the right, a woman in a maroon sari and red-beaded necklace stands near women in white saris holding gold ceremonial staffs and a gold kalasha-like finial. Spectators line both sides of the road. Numerous people are visible, with a crowd of many dozens behind the procession.2010-01-01A festive outdoor procession under a clear blue sky, with banana plant stalks lining the route. Devotees in white and yellow dress walk in a dense crowd, many with hands pressed together in greeting. Two ornate golden-and-red canopied standards with rounded tops rise above the crowd, alongside gold trident-topped staffs and a large gold ceremonial ornament on the right. A drummer beats a drum, and several men wear white dhotis with yellow shawls and saffron-orange sashes. Spectators line the edge of a fence in the background, and a gold winged figure ornament is visible at upper right.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road with many devotees in white clothing and yellow shawls. Several decorated ceremonial standards with orange and gold fabric, floral embroidery and gold finials are carried aloft, along with a gold trident and ornate gold staffs. In the centre, an orange-robed figure walks beneath a golden umbrella canopy, and a garlanded deity murti is carried in a procession. A woman in a white sari and yellow shawl and a man in white dhoti with mala beads walk nearby. Mixed crowd, bright hazy daylight, concrete water tanks and low buildings in the background.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor temple procession on a dusty path lined with palm trees. Two large multicoloured canopy umbrellas with tasselled edges are carried above the crowd. A decorated palanquin or ratha with gold and red ornaments and a golden canopy sits at right, with orange flags beyond. A trident-topped staff and a ceremonial gold standard are held at left. Devotees in white dhotis and sarees, several wearing yellow sashes, walk in the procession. One robed figure in saffron-orange garments walks at left, and a man in white with a red shawl stands near the left edge. Several women with long dark hair walk in the foreground, with bags slung over a man's shoulder at right. Roles and clothing are visible, but no individual is confidently identified.2009-12-27