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A festival procession on a decorated ratha chariot draped in marigold and yellow flower garlands, with gold bells and tasselled canopy in pink, red and blue. A seated figure in a red and gold crown and red garland rides the chariot beneath a large yellow-orange ceremonial umbrella. Below, devotees in white dhotis and cream saris and saffron-orange shawls and rudraksha malas gather around a black-and-white spotted cow draped in a red cloth with flowers, while one man in white offers a tray of fruit. Banana leaves frame the scene and a green-and-gold umbrella stands at the right. Several photographers are visible among the crowd.

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Outdoor festival procession on a dirt road under a clear blue sky with banana leaves and a palm tree. A gilded, flower-garlanded chariot with tassel-hung bells and a large multicoloured canopy carries a seated man wearing a gold crown and a red-and-white garland, who is raising a hand in greeting. Devotees in white and orange clothing surround the chariot; one man in white holds up a hand above a dark horned bull draped in a red and gold cloth and decorated with flower garlands. A woman in white holds a plate of white flowers and a bald man in white stands among the crowd. Several people in white and orange saffron shawls push and steady the chariot.2010-01-01A festival procession on a dusty ground under a clear blue sky, with banana leaves and a palm tree at left. A decorated ratha-style chariot is draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, hanging bells and red, pink and green tassels, with a gold kalasha finial on top. A young person in a golden crown and red-and-white garland sits on the chariot seat. Beside it a large multicoloured canopy umbrella with blue, red and yellow panels and tassels shades the procession. In front, a black-and-white bull draped in a red cloth with a flower garland is being touched by several people. Devotees in white kurta and dhoti, and some in orange shawls, surround the chariot, with a woman in a cream sari and yellow shawl among them, and a woman in white with an orange shawl raising a camera at right.2010-01-01A festival procession with a golden ratha chariot decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, bells and tassels in red, pink, orange, green and turquoise. A young man in a gold crown and white dhoti with a red garland sits on the golden seat under the canopy. Below, a man in an orange robe and a woman in a white sari with green-gold border crouch beside a black-and-white cow draped in a red sari with gold motifs and garlanded with flowers, while devotees in orange and white pour offerings and place bananas at its feet. A bald man in white stands at right and a tray of white flowers is held at left. Clear blue sky above.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dusty ground. A golden ratha-style palanquin, heavily decorated with marigold garlands, banana leaves, colourful tassels and a golden canopy, is carried forward. Beneath an umbrella with blue, yellow and red panels, a deity murti or decorated figure sits on the ratha. Devotees in white dhotis and cream saris, and others in orange robes, walk alongside. A white-and-black cow with a red and green cloth and a flower garland stands in front of the ratha while women in white and cream saris touch it. Marigold petals and kolam designs decorate the ground, and a cameraman in white with an orange shawl films the scene.2010-01-01Outdoor 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 dirt road lined with palm trees. A large ornate chariot (ratha) decorated with orange and yellow fabric, marigold garlands, bells, tassels and a tall orange canopy is carried forward by men in white dhotis and shirts holding long red poles on their shoulders. A figure in orange robes stands on the chariot beneath the canopy. Behind it, a woman in an orange sari with a gold necklace walks beside the carriers, and a bald man in orange robes walks among the procession. Other devotees in white clothing, some women in white saris, and spectators line the road, with a white bus visible in the background.2009-12-27A festive procession on a sunny day. A man seated on an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot with a golden crown with a sunburst halo, long swept-back hair, a red and white flower garland, and a white shawl draped over bare shoulders, gesturing with one hand. The canopy above is hung with yellow, orange, pink, green and purple tassels, bells and marigold garlands. In front, a woman in a cream sari with green border offers a brass plate of sweets to a black and white bull decorated with yellow and white garlands, while a man in white and a saffron-robed man steady the animal. A red and gold cloth with elephant motifs is draped on the bottom right, with the words visible on it.2010-01-01Outdoor procession scene in bright daylight. A smiling figure with long dark hair, red bindi and an orange garment sits on a golden, ornate palanquin-style seat draped with white and red flower garlands. He extends a hand offering a banana to a large black bull with white markings, which is held by a rope and guided by a hand from a person in white and orange at the bottom right. Red and green ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled fringes and a gold-tipped staff overhead. Flower garlands with red and white blooms hang across the seat. Bystanders include a person in yellow near the bull and a dark-haired person at the lower left edge.2009-12-29Outdoor religious procession on a dusty ground under a bright sky. A man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a garland of red and white flowers stands on a decorated golden palanquin, raising one hand in greeting. The palanquin is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, bells and tassels, and is shaded by a large yellow umbrella with fringe and a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella held by attendants. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and others in orange saffron robes walk and carry ceremonial staffs and a fan, while onlookers in yellow scarves watch from the sides. A stage with speakers and a tent are visible in the background.2009-12-27Outdoor photo of a richly decorated ceremonial palanquin or vahana procession. A seated figure in orange robes sits under a canopy of red, yellow, blue and orange panels with floral and bird motifs, draped with white and marigold garlands. Several people in white dhotis and orange clothing walk alongside and hold up round gold-and-orange fans and multicoloured umbrellas. A tall copper-coloured pole and palm trees stand in the background under a clear blue sky. The seated figure appears to be a woman in orange, so the a person candidate is not present by appearance.2009-12-29December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession crowded with devotees. Four ornate umbrellas with blue, orange and green panels, gold motifs and fringed edges are carried above the crowd. Beneath the central umbrella, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a white flower garland holds a ceremonial staff, with a golden staff ornament visible beside him. Around him many people wear white, saffron-orange and yellow garments; a bare-chested man with a rudraksha-style necklace walks at left, and a woman in yellow shawl stands at lower right. Some devotees hold up hands in greeting. A striped canopy and a painted banner stand behind, with a brick building at upper left.2008-07-17