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Outdoor evening procession on a grassy ground at dusk. A golden palanquin-style ratha carrying a richly garlanded deity murti under a multicoloured canopy with fringe is pulled forward by a crowd. A man in white dhoti and white shirt with a cream head covering stands on the platform near the murti, adorned with garlands, while women in white saris, one with a red-orange shawl and one in yellow, and children walk alongside, many in white. A plain concrete building under construction stands in the background.

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August 28 20112011-08-28Outdoor evening procession at a grassy compound. A decorated palanquin-style shrine with a deity murti in red and gold, draped in marigold and flower garlands and a golden-yellow base, stands in the centre. Around it, a crowd of devotees gathers. A man in a light grey-blue shirt and a white dhoti or mundu stands near the shrine. Women and girls wear white saris and mundus with coloured borders, including one in a red-orange sari and another in a yellow shawl. Children in white and striped clothing press forward, some holding offerings. A multi-storey concrete building under construction and a tree stand behind, and the sky is overcast at dusk.2011-08-28 +1 copiesOutdoor evening scene at a procession site: a tall deity murti decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands stands on a golden vahana with a bird figure. A man in white dhoti and white head wrap kneels at a draped orange and white table beside the murti, reaching toward offerings. Around them devotees in white sarees and white shirts, some with pink or orange shawls, stand close, including a woman with a long braid and a young boy in a yellow shirt. A plastic chair and a stage with a speaker stand sit on the grass, with a multi-storey building behind.2011-08-28 +1 copiesOutdoor evening procession scene on a grassy field. A decorated golden ratha or palanquin-shrine with a deity murti garlanded in marigold and red flowers stands on an orange cloth. A seated man in white dhoti and white shirt with a light turban and gold-bead necklace performs a ritual near the base of the shrine, with a brass plate and lamp before him. Around him devotees in white clothes, a woman in a white sari with gold border, a girl in a red checked top, and men in white shirts gather. A purple sash with white lettering is held by a man at left. Buildings and trees are in the background.2011-08-28 +1 copiesOutdoor evening procession on a grassy field. A golden ratha-style float carries a decorated deity murti under a multicoloured canopy with flower garlands. A man in white dhoti and white shawl stands on the float, raising his hand in blessing. Below, a white-clad priest holds a camera, and a crowd of devotees stands with palms pressed together, many in saris, salwar kameez and white clothing. A bright orange umbrella appears at right. Buildings and trees lie behind.2011-08-28 +1 copiesEvening procession in an outdoor village street under a dusk sky. A large ornate palanquin-style ratha with a multicoloured canopy fringed in red, purple, orange and green sits above a golden deity murti hung with marigold garlands. Beneath it, a seated figure in white robes with a flowing white shawl sits on a raised platform, flanked by men in white dhotis and mustard-yellow shawls. Devotees line the foreground, many in white clothing, with women in white saris and a woman in a light blue head covering. Golden fan-like ceremonial standards stand on either side, and a green umbrella is visible at left.2010-11-11A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path with a decorated ratha chariot draped in orange and multicoloured garlands and a tall umbrella canopy with colourful fringes. A figure in orange robes stands on the chariot holding a red umbrella and the deity murti is visible beneath the garlands. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis, cream and yellow saris and orange robes walk alongside, with children and red flags on poles at the right, and trees and a blue sky in the background.2012-01-01August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesAugust 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesNovember 11 20102010-11-11August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesOutdoor evening procession at a dusty ground with patchy grass. On the left, a small decorated cart carries a golden deity murti under a multicoloured canopy, with garlands and a red-and-gold backdrop. A man in a white dhoti and shawl stands beside it, holding a camera. In the centre, a crowd of devotees in white, orange and pink saris and kurtas stands in a loose gathering. On the right, a seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on a striped cushioned chair atop an orange draped platform, with a multicoloured parasol above and a yellow table beside. A man in a light blue kurta stands at the far right. A half-built concrete building and trees stand in the background under a pale sky.2011-08-28 +1 copies