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Aerial view of a large outdoor procession on a dirt road at an ashram. A decorated palanquin with a gold and multicolored canopy and a bright orange umbrella is carried through a crowd of devotees almost all dressed in white dhotis, saffron-orange cloths and white saris. A figure in orange robes stands on the palanquin, with a cluster of attendants around it. Flags and banners in orange and red are visible, and crushed green stalks cover part of the path. White tent fabric with blue patterned panels stands behind, beside a red-roofed building and palm trees.

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Elevated view of a dense procession on a dirt path at an ashram compound. A large crowd of people in white clothing moves around an ornate golden palanquin with a canopy and decorative gold fringe, carried near the centre-left. Several people in saffron/orange robes walk among the white-clad devotees, and orange flags flutter along the right edge. Behind them stand a white tented structure, a corrugated-roof building with a white cloth wall, and banana plants. Bundles of cut bamboo and a concrete mixer lie on the ground at the front.2010-01-01Aerial view of a large outdoor procession moving along a dirt road beside white tented pavilions and palm-leaf decorations. At upper left, an ornate golden palanquin or ratha with a canopy and a flat umbrella-like parasol is carried through the crowd. Dozens of people wear white clothing, with some in saffron and orange robes; several hold saffron-orange flags on poles. Devotees and drummers move in the procession, and a green-roofed building stands at the top right. Many people are visible, though most are at a distance.2010-01-01Aerial view of a large outdoor procession moving along a dirt path between white tent structures and banana plants. Hundreds of devotees wearing white dhotis and white clothes walk in dense crowds, many carrying orange and saffron flags. At the upper left, an ornate golden palanquin or chariot with a yellow umbrella is carried through the crowd, with figures in orange and saffron robes near it. Bamboo scaffolding lies in the foreground beside a tree, and a large tent with blue and white patterned drapes stands to the right.2010-01-01Aerial view of a large procession moving along a dirt path between white tent structures and a corrugated-roof shed, with banana plants and palm fronds decorating the route. At centre, a golden ornate ratha or palanquin carrying a deity murti under a yellow-and-white umbrella is pulled through the crowd. Many people in white dhotis and white kurtas or saris walk alongside, with some in orange and yellow clothing; a few carry orange flags. Bundled rebar and construction material line both sides of the path.2010-01-01An elevated outdoor view of a large crowd gathered around an ornate golden ratha, a festival chariot with a round white canopy and gold decorative carving, parked on a dirt lane beside a corrugated-roof pavilion draped in white cloth. Many people in white dhotis and white kurtas or saris mill around, with a few in saffron and orange clothing. Orange flags are carried, and piles of cut palm fronds lie on the ground. Banana plants and trees line the edges, and a tall flagpole stands nearby. The people visible in the crowd number in the many dozens, with a few partially visible in the foreground.2010-01-01An elevated view of a crowded outdoor procession on a dirt road between wooden fences and corrugated-roof sheds. Dozens of people dressed in white clothing walk around a decorated float or palanquin with a golden canopy and an orange-and-gold ornamented structure, with a round umbrella-like top. Several people carry orange and red flags on poles. Bundled bamboo poles lie stacked on the ground in the foreground, and a man in white walks at the lower edge. Spectators stand along the fence on the right, and a white truck and blue tarpaulin tents appear in the background beside a row of low buildings.2010-01-01Aerial view of a large procession moving along a dirt path beside a white tented pavilion with red walls and banana plants. Dozens of devotees in white dhotis and white saris walk alongside an ornate golden palanquin or ratha on the left, topped by a gold umbrella. Several saffron-orange flags with a black emblem flutter among the crowd, and a red-roofed temple structure stands behind the tent. Many people are dressed in white, with a few in orange and pink garments.2010-01-01Elevated view of an evening procession on a dirt road lined with bamboo and woven palm fencing. At the centre, a decorated golden palanquin-style chariot with a white canopy umbrella, flower and tassel decorations and gold finials is carried forward, with a seated figure in orange and red clothing at its centre. Large crowds of people in white and pastel clothes, including women in saris and men in white dhotis and shirts, walk alongside and follow. Several decorated umbrellas and an orange flag are visible. A white-clad attendant stands among the fencing at right, and a large blue-and-white tent structure stands at left.2010-02-12Aerial view of an outdoor festival procession at an ashram compound. A large crowd of mostly people in white dhotis, white kurtas and white saris moves along a dirt lane between bamboo fencing. On the right, a decorated open palanquin with a white and gold canopy and gold garlands carries a figure in orange and saffron robes, with several saffron-clad attendants walking beside it. On the left, a blue-and-white striped tent structure and a red-and-blue stage stand near a long pile of bamboo poles. Laundry hangs on a corrugated sheet fence, and a tree-lined road runs to the upper right past a red-roofed building.2010-02-12A large outdoor procession moves through a dense crowd of devotees. At the centre, a golden ornate palanquin with a white and orange canopy topped by a kalasha is decorated with yellow and orange garlands, tassels and bells. Inside it, a figure in saffron-coloured robes sits on a red cushioned seat, but the figure is too small and partly obscured to establish appearance, so no appearance-based candidate is claimed. Around the palanquin, men and women in white dhotis and sarees, some with folded hands, press forward. A few people in orange and saffron robes walk nearby, a bald man in white stands at left, and a red flag rises at the upper right. Banana plants and palm fronds line the route and a tall ceremonial staff stands at right.2010-01-01A large outdoor procession moves through a crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white, with some in orange and red. At the centre, a golden ratha-style palanquin with a white canopy and a golden kalasha finial is decorated with marigold garlands and tassels, with a seated figure in white under the canopy. Devotees on both sides press forward with hands folded in anjali mudra, and a man in an orange robe and white beard stands at left among them.2010-01-01A large outdoor procession in a village or temple-side lane, viewed from above. A decorated wooden ratha or palanquin on the left is hung with yellow and red tassels, bells, marigold garlands and a white canopy, with a figure seated inside it. Around it, dense crowds in white dhotis and saris walk and stand, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Men in saffron and orange robes walk among them, some holding long staffs and ceremonial fans, and banana plants with leaves line the route.2010-01-01