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A photograph of an outdoor procession moving along a dusty road lined with banana trees under a clear blue sky. Dense crowds fill the foreground, many men in saffron/orange robes and some in white, with women in sarees and salwar. On the right, a palanquin or ratha is decorated with garlands of marigold and white flowers, brass ornaments, and a golden ceremonial umbrella pole with a tasselled canopy. Ahead, other decorated floats and a brass kalasha-like vessel are visible, with a hillside and small buildings in the distance.

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Outdoor temple procession under a clear hazy sky with banana palms and a distant hill. On the right, a golden ratha-style chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, green and blue tassels, and a golden kalasha-like finial advances. Many people walk alongside: several in white kurtas with yellow shawls, and sannyasis in saffron-orange robes, one wearing a long rudraksha mala. A man in white dhoti and yellow shawl, seen from behind with a white jasmine garland on his head, walks at the centre. A ceremonial gold-tipped staff rises among the crowd. A red-and-white canopy stands at left. Several people in white and yellow carry processional items, and a photographer with a camera appears near the chariot.2010-01-01A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty open road lined with banana plants and a distant hillside under a hazy blue sky. Dense crowds of devotees, mostly women in white and cream sarees with coloured borders, walk closely together, with many people in the foreground seen from behind. On the right, a decorated ratha chariot is hung with yellow and orange marigold garlands, tassels and a golden trident-shaped finial. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk among the crowd, and a figure in orange and white is visible near the centre. Ceremonial kalasha-topped umbrellas and golden fans decorated with red and gold fabric are carried above the procession. Hundreds of people are visible, so the crowd is estimated at 100+.2010-01-01A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road under a clear blue sky, lined with banana plants and a distant building. Many people, mostly women in white and cream saris and men in white kurtas, walk closely together. Several carry ceremonial items: a man in a white dhoti and shirt at centre holds a long gold-topped staff, and a few people in saffron/orange robes walk among them. Yellow-sashed white-clad men and a woman in a red sari appear among the crowd. Ornate ceremonial umbrellas and parasols in orange, red and gold are held aloft, and a trident-topped standard is visible at right. A procession crowd of roughly 100 people is in view, and a standing figure in orange robes is at right.2010-01-01A festival procession on a dirt road under a clear hazy sky. At the centre, a richly decorated wooden palanquin or ratha is hung with marigold and yellow garlands, red and orange tassels, and brass bells, topped by a fringed canopy. Around it, many people in white ritual clothes and yellow shawls walk alongside, including a bald man in white and a woman in a cream sari with a blue and gold badge. Saffron-robed sannyasis in orange walk on the right, and women in red and maroon saris stand in the foreground. Banana plants and a tree line the path, with buildings in the background.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession under a bright blue sky with a richly decorated ratha or palanquin carried through a crowd. The vehicle has a golden finial, a large fringed parasol-style canopy, garlands of yellow and orange flowers, hanging bells, and colourful tassels. Banana plants with broad green leaves line the route. Many people in white dhoti and kurta with yellow shawls walk alongside, and women in cream and white sarees smile and hold hands. In the foreground a figure in orange robes with curly hair stands at the right. A bald man in white and a man in a white head covering also appear near the vehicle.2010-01-01Outdoor religious procession in bright daylight. A decorated palanquin-style float with an orange canopy, garlands and ornate woodwork is carried forward at the back. In front, many devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, several carrying tall brass staffs and ceremonial flags. A woman in an orange sari with a mala stands at right, and a man in a cream embroidered kurta with gold garlands holds a tall gold-topped staff. A concrete wall and trees stand in the background.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27January 01 20122012-01-01A festival procession on a dirt road lined with banana leaves and a distant town. At left, a man in white raises both hands to lift a large orange and gold palanquin decorated with blue flowers, a white bird emblem and garlands. A man in white with a red shawl and yellow-green sash photographs the procession with a camera. Behind, many devotees in white kurtas and dhotis walk with ceremonial staffs and yellow and orange flags. Two men in saffron-orange robes walk in the middle distance, one in the centre with a bare head and the other in the foreground at right barefoot in orange garments. a person is not clearly identifiable among the visible figures.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees. At the centre, a richly decorated golden ratha/palanquin with a canopy topped by a golden kalasha and a bright orange-yellow umbrella moves forward. Garlands of marigolds, hanging bells, and colourful tassels adorn the carriage. A woman in an orange sari sits on the ratha beside a small deity-like figure, while a woman in orange stands at its front. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing orange or yellow scarves, pull ropes and hold the carriage, and a large crowd of white-clad devotees, many in white or cream saris, follows behind. Loudspeakers stand at the roadside and a hazy sky and low buildings form the background.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession at dusk with a large crowd in white clothes and yellow shawls. A golden decorated chariot with a canopy, bells and garlands of marigolds and colourful tassels is pulled forward by men in white and yellow, while an ornate blue and yellow umbrella with tassels shades the scene at right. A man in orange robes stands among the marchers. Trees and a building are visible in the background.2010-02-12