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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor 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 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 procession on a dusty ground under a clear sky. Drummers in white dhotis and shirts play large hand drums, one with a yellow-trimmed drumhead. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk barefoot amid banana plant decorations and saffron-orange flags on tall poles. A man in the right foreground wears white shirt and dhoti, dark-rimmed glasses, a blue-and-gold lanyard with an ID badge and a rosette. Other participants in white and orange turbans or headwear dance and walk in the crowd.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dusty orange-brown dirt road lined with tall banana plants and a wire fence on the left. Drummers in white dhotis and white shirts play large barrel drums, one wearing a teal shirt and red cloth, while a boy in a teal shirt and dark patterned clothing walks among them. Men in white shirts and white dhotis line both sides and walk behind, some with white caps and garlands. Ornate decorated chariots or palanquins with orange and yellow canopies are visible in the distance under a hazy sky. A dark-clothed man stands near the right edge. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with banana plants and tall orange saffron flags on poles. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in the crowd, some wearing lanyards, and a drummer in a white dhoti beats a drum in the middle of the road. A man in a white shirt wears a crossbody bag and a figure in white with a yellow shawl walks nearby. In the distance an ornate palanquin or chariot with a decorated canopy moves ahead through the crowd under a clear hazy sky. a person's appearance is not clearly visible in the scene.2010-01-01A dusty dirt road during a procession, lined with banana plants and a fenced edge. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts walk along it, some playing large hand drums (one with a patterned drumhead), while a few men in dark or colourful clothes stand nearby. A distant ornate chariot or ratha with a colourful canopy rises above the crowd, with another decorated structure beside it. The bright, low sun casts long shadows across the road. No identifiable a person figure is visible.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.2010-01-01A festival procession moves along a dusty orange dirt road under a pale sky. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing orange head cloths, walk in step, many holding long wooden poles or sticks upright. One man in the centre wears a red-and-white armband. A figure in a saffron-orange garment with a beaded necklace walks among them, and banana-leaf and palm decorations line the road beside a banner and a decorated chariot top with orange canopies at the upper right. Spectators stand along the roadside edge at left.2010-01-01A photograph of a large outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with tall banana plants and a low fence. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk and dance, some carrying long wooden poles and flagged staffs with yellow and orange banners. A man in a grey shirt beats a large drum on a strap, and a tall ornate chariot with an orange canopy appears in the distance. Dust and bright haze fill the open field, with a few onlookers in the foreground.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 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.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01