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Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with banana plants. A decorated golden palanquin with a mirror, velvet cushions and garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers is carried by men in white dhotis and bright yellow shawls. Behind it, a person in saffron/orange robes stands beside a red wooden box. Other men in white and yellow shawls carry a golden trident-topped staff and a ceremonial golden fan, and a golden kalasha-like finial with tassels sits on the palanquin. A blue road sign and a distant hillside are visible in the background.

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A festival procession on a richly decorated golden ratha chariot with a golden elephant-head prow and hanging tassels. A seated figure in the chariot wears a gold crown-like headpiece, red garland and red garments, raising one hand. Around the chariot, people in saffron-orange robes with beaded necklaces and white-clad attendants in yellow shoulder cloths walk alongside, one holding a long-handled decorative fan-shaped umbrella. Large embroidered parasols in red, yellow and green with tassels shade the scene, and marigold and multicoloured flower garlands drape the cart. Blue sky and green trees form the background.2010-01-01Outdoor festival procession on a dusty road lined with tall banana plant leaves and orange and red flags. At the centre, a decorated palanquin or ratha is topped by an orange fringed canopy and garlanded with coloured flower strands. Flanking it are ornate umbrellas with red and gold embroidery and brass ceremonial implements. Marching crowds wear white shirts and dhotis, with men playing a brass horn and a wind instrument in the foreground. A bald man on the right wears an orange-saffron robe and a vermilion forehead mark, walking with the crowd. Some women wear saris. The festival atmosphere is steady and orderly, with many devotees in the street.2010-01-01A festival procession in an open dirt area beside palm trees and simple sheds, with a large crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts and women in saris around it. At centre, a decorated golden ratha-style float carries seated figures under a canopy of red, yellow and white umbrellas with fringed tassels. Several saffron-robed sadhus stand on the float, one holding a ritual object aloft, while others in orange and maroon robes with rudraksha malas walk alongside. Marigold and flower garlands drape the float and its golden frame, and a brass kalasha-style pot and offerings sit at the base. Stacks of bricks and a truck appear at the right.2013-12-27Outdoor procession under a bright sky with hills in the distance. A palanquin-style ratha is carried forward, draped in orange canopy fringe, garlands of yellow and multicoloured flowers, and hanging gold bells and ornaments. In the foreground a bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and walks with a group of men in white kurtas with yellow shoulder cloths and rudraksha malas. Women in white saris with yellow and orange borders walk alongside. A large banner with a portrait is visible at right, and orange flags and striped umbrellas appear at the edges. Crowds fill the background.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession with a decorated ratha-style palanquin covered in marigold garlands, yellow and red tassels and a large yellow canopy. A figure in a red and gold seated pose sits on the platform; a tall ceremonial umbrella in green, yellow and red with a bird emblem stands at left. Attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls walk alongside, one holding a ceremonial staff and another a silver-toned bowl. Several men in white and orange, a woman in an orange sari, and people in white kurtas and dhotis surround the chariot on dusty ground. Approximately 20 to 25 people are visible.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a village road lined with coconut palms and green shrubs. At the centre, a decorated golden ratha/chariot carries a deity murti adorned with yellow and orange garlands, topped by a large orange canopy and a multicoloured umbrella. Dozens of men and boys in white dhotis and shirts, many with yellow or orange shawls, walk alongside, some holding brass fans and ceremonial staffs. A white van with orange flags and a large speaker sit behind the procession. Several people stand watching at the right. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible among the marchers.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves through an outdoor setting with palm trees. The ratha is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, hanging bells, and colourful tassels, with a figure in saffron-orange robes seated on the central platform. Two ornate umbrellas with multicoloured panels and fringed edges stand beside it, and an orange canopy hangs above. Around the chariot, many people in white clothing with yellow shawls pull and walk alongside, some raising their arms, while onlookers in casual clothes stand at the front. A partially visible banner with blue and white lettering appears at the left edge.2009-12-27