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Night procession at an ashram with a colourful palanquin carrying a deity murti, decorated with a red, orange and multicoloured fabric canopy and marigold garlands. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas carry the poles, one in a red-and-orange sash, and a monk in orange robes walks beside it. A woman in a green skirt and a man in a yellow shawl are nearby, with a small white building and a street lamp on the left.

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Night procession at an ashram path lined with trees and a low stone wall. A richly decorated palanquin with a multicoloured canopy in red, yellow, blue and orange holds a deity murti in red and blue garments. Several men in white dhotis and shirts carry the palanquin on poles, while a man in an orange robe walks at the front and another in orange stands on the platform beside the deity. Observers in white and dark clothing stand to the right, and a woman in a purple top watches nearby.2010-11-19Night procession at an ashram-style outdoor setting. A richly decorated palanquin with an orange, red and multicoloured fabric canopy, its pillars painted with blue, yellow and white motifs, carries a deity murti garlanded with orange and yellow flowers. Men in white dhotis and white kurtas, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, carry the wooden poles on their shoulders. A man in an orange robe walks beside them. A woman in a yellow saffron-bordered sari stands at left, and devotees in white and yellow follow behind in the dark under trees. The canopy bears the word a person in red lettering. a person is not clearly identifiable among the visible figures, so no appearance-based candidate is claimed.2010-11-19Night procession on a dirt path lined with trees, carrying a decorated palanquin-style shrine with a colourful multi-coloured canopy, orange and gold trim, and a deity murti dressed in red and gold with a crown. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas carry the shrine on wooden poles. In front walks a man in orange robes, and a bare-headed figure in orange stands near the shrine. Other people in white and a woman in a purple sari stand nearby, and a stone wall with flowering plants lies to the left. The canopy displays the word a person in its fabric.2010-11-19Night procession on a dirt road. A chariot-like palanquin with a colourful striped canopy in red, yellow, blue and orange carries a deity murti, with a white fly-whisk (chamara) visible at its front. Several men pull the carriage using long red and maroon cloth ropes. The foremost man wears an orange robe with a white tilak mark on his forehead and is barefoot. Behind him a man in a pink striped shirt and grey trousers pulls a rope beside men in white dhotis with orange shawls and rudraksha malas. Women in white and yellow saris walk alongside, and a flag on a pole is visible at left.2010-11-19A night procession on a dirt path under dark trees. A decorated palanquin-style cart with a colourful striped and patterned canopy, orange and red fringe, and a lit deity murti inside is pulled forward. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk beside and behind it; some wear orange or red shawls and yellow or green sashes. A man in an orange robe sits near the cart's front. A tall bamboo pole rises at right, held by a man in white. Oil lamps and flowers glow at the altar.2010-11-19Night procession on a dirt road past palm trees. At the top, a decorated ratha/palanquin with a canopy of orange, red and blue panels holds a deity murti adorned with orange-yellow marigold garlands and a red lotus base. Ahead, a man in a yellow shirt carries a trident and a man in white dhoti with a drum; a clean-shaven man in a saffron-orange robe walks near the center, while white-clad devotees in dhotis and yellow shawls follow, and a woman in a white sari carries a torch or flaming pole in the foreground. Watermarked photo, faded text along the lower edge.2010-11-19Night procession on a dirt path beside a plain wall. Several men pull a decorated palanquin with long red poles. The palanquin has a multicoloured canopy with orange and yellow trim and an ornate tiered top, and it carries a deity murti garlanded with orange and red flowers under a lit lamp. The men wear white dhotis and shirts with orange or yellow shawls, white forehead markings and shaved heads. One man in an orange robe wears a large gold pendant and a bead mala. Several more people follow behind in white and orange clothing.2010-11-19Night procession at an outdoor ground: a decorated wooden ratha/palanquin with a colourful striped and embroidered canopy, orange fringe, and a gilded kalasha finial, carrying a deity murti adorned with orange-red marigold garlands. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas pull or carry the poles of the ratha, some wearing rudraksha malas and red-orange shawls. A man in a pink-striped kurta stands at the right edge. Torches and oil lamps light the scene, and a person's hand holds a flame at the lower right. Dark sky and a distant street light frame the procession.2010-11-19Night photo of a decorated ratha-style palanquin under a open-sided pavilion hung with colourful festoons and tassels. Inside the shrine a deity murti is garlanded with flowers and dressed in a blue cloth. A man in an orange cloth holds up a lamp or aarti flame before the murti. Devotees stand around in white dhotis and white saris, several in orange and pink, hands folded in anjali. A young man in white with a tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala stands in the front left with palms pressed together. Brass vessels sit on the platform beside the offerings.2010-11-19Night procession on a dirt road: a decorated palanquin-style shrine with a multicoloured striped canopy and orange fringe carries a deity murti adorned with garlands, lit by a small lamp. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, some with yellow shawls and white forehead marks, pull the shrine with red cloth ropes. A bald man in an orange robe and orange cloth walks beside the shrine. A street light and dark foliage frame the scene.2010-11-19Night photograph of a temple procession at a dusty roadside. A decorated wooden ratha-style cart with a multicoloured striped canopy and red-and-orange draping carries a deity murti garlanded with flowers. A seated figure in saffron robes sits on the cart's platform with hands in namaskar. In the foreground stands a white stone Ganesha statue. Men in white dhotis and orange-robed sannyasis stand with folded hands, and a woman in a white sari with a plaited braid stands near the cart. A trident stands at the right edge. A red compound wall lies behind the group.2010-11-19Night procession scene at a decorated palanquin-style ratha with a colourful striped canopy in red, orange, blue and yellow, topped by an orange valance and hung with fringe. Inside the open shrine stands a deity murti draped in a blue cloth and garlanded with flowers. Devotees in white ritual clothes and orange-saffron shawls surround the structure; one man in saffron dhoti and shawl stands near a wooden stand holding offerings and a tray. A large white feathered fan stands beside the shrine, and a hand drum rests on the ground. Several people in white and orange move around the base, with bright lights and a dark sky behind.2010-11-19