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An outdoor procession on dusty ground under a clear sky. A decorated ratha-style float on the left is hung with marigold and multicoloured garlands, tassels and a striped canopy, with banana leaves and a small ornamental pennant frame. Crowds of devotees, mostly men and women in white and cream clothing, stand close together; a few wear saffron or orange cloth. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at the float's rail, and two men in saffron-coloured robes are visible at the right. Banana plants and bamboo poles frame the scene, with blue water pipes on the ground and a trident-topped pole on the right. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.

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A daytime outdoor procession under a clear blue sky. A decorated ratha or palanquin with a golden-yellow canopy and a second striped umbrella moves forward, draped with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and colourful tassels, with carved golden horse or lion-like figures at its sides. Men and women in white dhotis, saris and shirts, and several in saffron-orange clothing, pull ropes and walk alongside it. Tall green banana plants with broad leaves line a metal railing on the right, and a crowd of onlookers in white and light clothing stands along the route. A decorative arch stands in the background.2010-01-01An outdoor procession on a dusty ground under a clear blue sky, with a dense crowd of devotees mostly dressed in white kurtas and dhotis. Many are looking toward a decorated ceremonial structure at right, with banana leaves and a tall colourful kalasha-like canopy with an orange umbrella, gold and red ornaments. Some women wear saris and a woman in teal stands at left. A sign at left reads Aakasa Lingam 1000 Feet Diameter ... with an image of a temple. Trees and a low pavilion are in the background. Many people are visible, forming a large crowd.2010-01-01Outdoor procession scene under a clear pale sky. Dense crowds of devotees in white and cream clothing, with some in yellow shawls and saffron tones, fill the foreground and middle ground. Tall banana plant stalks with large green leaves line the path. Behind them stands an ornate festival chariot (ratha) decorated with garlands, gold-coloured trim and a large orange and pink canopy umbrella, with figures on its platform. Several people raise hands in greeting near a red-and-gold flag and a pole with banners. Utility poles and sparse trees sit in the background. No single identifiable figure is clearly visible on the chariot.2010-01-01A dense outdoor procession crowd on a dusty dirt road lined with tall banana plant stalks and bamboo barriers. Many men and women in white shirts, white dhotis and white sarees move among the crowd, with some women wearing gold necklaces. A small child in a white outfit with a gold chain stands in the foreground beside a woman in a cream saree with a maroon border. Behind them, a decorated ornate ratha or chariot with a golden canopy and orange and yellow decorations rises above the throng. A white pickup truck with large loudspeakers stands at left under a clear sky with palm trees behind.2010-01-01A dense outdoor procession crowd moves past a decorated chariot at the right edge. Many people wear white shirts and white dhotis or saris, with some in colourful saris and salwar. Tall green banana plants with broad leaves flank the path. The gilded ratha top has ornate golden finials and a cloth canopy in orange and red. A roadside sign on the left shows a photo and a red-lettered banner. Dusty ground and a few trees and palms sit under a clear sky. The crowd is too dense for a precise count, but many dozens of people are visible. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this view.2010-01-01A festival procession moves along a dirt path lined with young banana plants and palm trees under a clear blue sky. On the left, a decorated ratha-style float with a canopy and yellow and blue garlands carries a deity murti, with orange and red tassels hanging from it. Men and boys in white dhotis and shirts walk and pull the float by its ropes; one man in white with a white cap stands near the front. Several people in orange and maroon saffron-toned clothing walk along the path, and a woman in a red and gold sari appears on the right. Strings of flowers and yellow marigold garlands decorate the scene.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 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 on a dusty dirt road moves toward an ornate golden and blue palanquin carrying a deity murti, flanked by orange flags and tall decorated parasols with red, yellow and tassel fringes. Many devotees in white dhotis and saris walk alongside, some in saffron-orange garments. Drummers in the foreground beat drums and a man plays cymbals, while a man in a red shirt carries a bag. A bearded man in orange and a figure in white stand near the palanquin, though the palanquin's occupant is too small to identify. Trees and a building line the background.2009-12-29December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road with many people walking behind a decorated ratha/palanquin-style float topped by a temple-like canopy with a seated figure. Men in white dhotis and women in white saris with yellow borders walk among orange flags and ornate fringed parasols with blue and red motifs. Drummers carry a drum and cymbal in the foreground, and a man in a striped shirt plays cymbals. A man in white with an orange shawl holds a ritual item near the center.2009-12-29Overhead view of an outdoor Pongal-style gathering in a courtyard in front of a temple entrance. A large umbrella-like canopy with red, yellow, green and blue panels and decorative motifs stands at right, and green palm fronds hang in the foreground. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts, plus women in saris and salwars in yellow, purple and blue, stand in a crowd. Several men and women in saffron and orange shawls or robes stand near the centre. Floor patterns of white kolam-style designs and a wooden platform lie on the ground. A white sign with blue and red lettering hangs on the wall behind the crowd.2009-01-14