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December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 23 20082008-12-23A dense outdoor procession crowd gathers around a decorated deity palanquin with a multicoloured floral garland frame and a red and gold cloth draped over it, bearing a deity murti adorned with yellow flowers. A saffron-robed man in an orange dhoti stands at its front, facing the palanquin with hands near the murti. Behind, a figure in orange robes holds a trident beneath a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with yellow and red panels. Many devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, some women in yellow saris and traditional braids, press around the palanquin. A white building with a green corrugated roof and a tree stand behind, with a rocky hillside at the right edge.2008-12-23A procession of devotees walks along a sandy path beneath tall coconut palms under a bright blue sky. Several people carry long orange-and-saffron flags on poles, and multicoloured parasols with fringed edges are held aloft at the centre. Most participants wear white ritual clothing, while a few wear saffron or yellow garments; some have rudraksha malas and are holding hands in anjali mudra. Behind them stand banners and signboards on a small stall.2009-11-16Outdoor procession under bright sunlight beside a white-walled building with a green corrugated roof. On the left, a flower-decorated palanquin with garlands in red, green, pink and white carries a framed portrait and a deity murti draped in cloth. A man in a saffron/orange robe stands near the palanquin, with devotees in white and yellow. Multicolored ceremonial umbrellas with trident motifs shelter the procession, and a golden trident is visible on the right. Many devotees in white clothing crowd around the palanquin with hands raised in reverence. A camera operator is visible at right.2008-12-23A festival procession moves along a dirt path past palm trees. A richly decorated golden palanquin with marigold garlands, bells, tassels and a yellow canopy is carried by men in white dhotis with yellow shoulder cloths. A seated figure on the palanquin wears an orange garment and a garland of orange flowers. Attendants in orange robes with saffron shoulder cloths walk alongside, some holding fans, and a tall decorated pillar stands at the left. Crowds of devotees in white and orange surround the ratha.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor festival procession under shade trees. A decorated palanquin-style float carrying a garlanded deity murti with flower garlands in pink, white and green, topped by an ornate canopy and surrounded by offerings. A figure in orange robes stands on the float near a framed portrait. Below, devotees in white and orange clothing carry a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella and a tall gold staff; one man in white and orange shawl holds a decorative umbrella over the float while women in white saris with yellow shawls walk alongside. A large multicoloured parasol stands above, and a crowd follows along a dirt path.2008-12-23Outdoor procession at a Brahmotsava celebration on a dusty compound beside a white-walled building with a green roof. A decorated palanquin draped in red and white cloth and heaped with yellow and green garlands carries a framed portrait and a deity murti. Men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha mala necklaces walk beside it, with a man in orange in the centre holding a small offering. Large crowds of devotees in white and yellow saris and white shirts press around, a woman in yellow holds a tray of fruit and coconut, and multicolored ceremonial umbrellas and a trident-topped staff rise above. A cameraman films from the right.2008-12-23Outdoor procession under a clear pale sky with tall palm trees. A decorated palanquin-style canopy with a colourful striped fringed top is carried forward by people in white and saffron clothing. Orange flags and white flags with blue emblems are raised by the crowd. Men in white with orange shawls stand near the front, and women in white and yellow saris walk among devotees. A small carved stone shrine stands at right. Dirt ground and a few children appear in the foreground.2006-12-14A procession on a sandy palm-lined path. Several people in white dhotis and yellow shawls walk among colourful multi-panelled parasols with fringed tassels, held aloft on poles. In the centre, a bearded man with long hair wears a saffron-orange robe and carries a small object. Behind him, a woman in a white sari with orange border walks beside a decorated cart or palanquin carrying an ornate ritual item. Palm trees, flowering shrubs and a thatched wall frame the scene. The man in orange has long hair and a full beard, with no crown, malas or ornate gold adornments visible, so his identity is uncertain.2010-02-12