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Outdoor procession on a dusty ground under a bright hazy sky, with crowds of people in white clothing moving around a central group. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl walks near the center. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis swing sticks or poles, some wearing orange caps. Tall banana leaves and ornate triangular canopies with decorations are visible, and a decorated ratha or palanquin with a red-and-gold umbrella stands in the background. Some men on the left wear dark trousers and light shirts. A white shirt worn by a dancer carries red printed text on the back.

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A photograph of a street procession on a dusty dirt road under hazy sunlight. Many people in white kurta-style clothing walk and dance, several men in white shirts and dhotis holding wooden sticks or staffs, one man in a red-orange head cloth. In the foreground a man in a white kurta and white trousers wears a badge on his chest. Behind them, a palanquin-like canopy with umbrellas, decorated kalasha-style finials and banana plant leaves line the route. A tall wall and trees stand at the right. Shadows stretch across the ground.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt road under bright sky, with banana plants and spectators behind a metal barrier on the left. A man in white kurta with a dark rudraksha-style mala leads the group in the foreground, beside a woman in white sari with a yellow shawl. Behind them devotees in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing orange or red headcloths, walk with sticks, and a palanquin-style ratha with a canopy and decorated umbrellas is carried in the distance. A man in a white shirt with an orange cap stands at the right edge. The mood is a festival procession through a village-like street.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dusty reddish-brown ground under a pale hazy sky. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange or red headcloths, walk or dance among the crowd. Tall green banana plants with leaves line the scene. On the left, a drummer carries a large drum, and another man in dark clothing stands nearby. In the background, decorated palanquin or ratha-style structures with orange canopies, a trident emblem and ornate fittings are carried above the crowd. Several people wear lanyards or badges. The crowd is dense and extends into the distance.2010-01-01A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty orange-brown road under a pale sky, with banana plants and tall ceremonial standards with trident finials and saffron flags rising above the crowd. Men in white shirts and cream trousers, some with orange and pink head cloths, walk in front, one man at the centre holding a small metal pot. Women in white saris with yellow borders follow, and an ornate decorated palanquin or chariot with a canopy and a deity murti sits at the upper right. The participants are dense in the background.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on an open dirt ground under a pale sky. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk and dance among drummers carrying barrel-shaped drums slung over the shoulder, one drummer in a checked wrap. Banana-leaf-and-tree poles and red flags rise above the crowd. In the background a decorated palanquin or ratha with an ornate golden canopy moves through the procession. A man in the right foreground wears a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a white outfit. No candidate a person is clearly identifiable by appearance, so the a person field is unsure.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 large outdoor procession moves along a dusty orange-brown dirt road under hazy sunlight. Dozens of men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange or red headcloths, walk in the crowd, several holding long bamboo poles and tall flags. Banana plants and saffron flags line the route. Two decorated palanquins or ratha-style carriages with ornate golden and red canopies are carried forward in the middle distance. Robed figures in saffron and ochre clothing walk among devotees, and women in white saris are visible beside them. A man in a rust-orange shirt with a red headcloth stands in the foreground, and drummers can be seen near the front of the procession.2010-01-01Outdoor evening procession on a dusty dirt road in hazy warm light. A figure in orange-saffron robes walks at the centre, with a man in a white shirt beside him. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with yellow and red shawls, walk in a long line. Ahead, ornate canopies and banners in orange, red and multicoloured fabric are carried on poles, and a decorated palanquin or ratha with a canopy moves in the distance. Buildings and trees line the background.2010-02-12Outdoor 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 dusty open-ground procession with many men in white dhotis and white shirts walking among banana plant stalks and orange flags. Two men in the foreground play drums, one with a large frame drum. In the background a decorated palanquin or ratha with a red canopy is carried forward, and ornate shrine-like structures are visible. Bright hazy sky and long shadows indicate daytime. Several people stand in the foreground, with more walking behind the crowd.2010-01-01Outdoor evening-style procession on a dusty dirt road under a pale blue sky. Devotees in white dhotis, white shirts and white saris walk in formation, many wearing yellow or saffron shawls. Some hold long wooden poles with decorated flags and umbrellas in orange, yellow and multicoloured patterns. On the left, a decorated palanquin or chariot with garlands, tassels and a carved golden figure moves forward. A man at right plays a large drum slung over his shoulder, and another devotee in orange cloth walks near the centre. Palm trees and a flat landscape stand in the background.2010-02-12A dusty outdoor procession moves along a sandy road under bright daylight. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in the crowd, several wearing lanyards, and a few men in saffron or orange garments stand among them. Two men in the foreground carry long red garlands of flowers. Red and orange ceremonial flags rise above the crowd, and a decorated chariot with an ornate canopy appears in the distance beside banana leaves and small canopied umbrellas. Crowds line the sides behind wire fencing. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance.2010-01-01