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A street procession on a silver ratha-style palanquin decorated with yellow marigold garlands. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a trident-topped staff and a rudraksha mala sits under a multicoloured canopy with peacock and lotus motifs and a fringed top. Beside him a bald man in a dark maroon shirt with an orange shawl sits on the silver seat, and a shaved-headed man in white stands at the front of the carriage. Saffron flags flank the procession, and crowds in white and shirts line the road, with a man in white holding a long stick at the right.

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A street procession in a town, with a silver ornate ratha-style chariot decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands at the center. Seated on the chariot is a figure in orange robes with rudraksha malas, holding a trident, beneath a multicolored umbrella with bird and floral motifs. Beside him sits a smiling man in a maroon kurta with an orange shawl, and a bald attendant stands at the chariot's side. Orange triangular flags line the street, and other colourful ceremonial umbrellas and onlookers in white shirts crowd the roadside. Buildings with blue walls frame the scene.2011-05-24A photograph of an outdoor street procession with a large silver ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold garlands and multicoloured canopies with bird motifs. A bald man in a maroon robe with an orange shawl sits in the front of the palanquin with his hands folded at his chest, while a figure in orange sits behind him. Several orange and red flags, decorated parasols and lanterns surround the palanquin. Dense crowds of men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing caps or orange headscarves, line the street and stand on vehicles behind it. Some bicycles and a tarpaulin-covered structure are visible at the edges.2011-05-24A photograph of a street procession in a crowded town, with a decorated silver-and-gold palanquin or ratha carried along a road lined with shops, strung orange flags and a dense crowd. Two seated figures ride on the palanquin under multicoloured umbrella-like canopies: one in orange robes with a red-orange head covering and a garland, the other in a maroon-and-orange shawl. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk around and beside the vehicle, some carrying orange flags and kalasha-style ornaments, and police in khaki stand at the edges. The crowd fills the street and balconies, and a few men wear orange or white head coverings.2011-05-24December 25 20072007-12-25A street procession in a crowded Indian town. At centre, a silver-and-ornate palanquin-style chariot is canopied by a multicoloured umbrella with peacock-like motifs, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and orange flags with teardrop-shaped embroidered panels. A man in an orange-saffron garment stands on the chariot holding the umbrella, and a seated man in a maroon kurta with an orange shawl sits in front. Surrounding the chariot are many spectators, men in white shirts, a man in a red shirt, and motorcycles and scooters lining the road. Overhead a second umbrella and orange ceremonial flags sway.2011-05-24A street procession on a silver ratha or palanquin under a multicoloured canopy with a dome-shaped top and pendant tassels, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds. A man in a maroon garment with an orange shawl sits centrally on the silver seat, with a saffron-clad attendant standing behind him. Another multicoloured umbrella stands to the right, and a man in a white shirt holds a yellow-and-red canopy beside the cart. Orange flags line the street, and a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing caps, walks along a dusty roadside lined with buildings. The carved silver panels and lamps of the cart are visible at the bottom.2011-05-24A procession on a street crowded with onlookers. At centre, a man in a maroon kurta with an orange shawl sits on an ornate silver palanquin decorated with yellow marigold garlands and small silver lanterns. Behind him stands a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. Beside the palanquin a bald man in white dhoti and shawl walks and holds the carriage. Above, a multicoloured canopy with peacock-and-lotus motifs shelters the palanquin, and orange flags with floral embroidery fly along the route. Police in khaki and spectators in white and colourful clothing line the street.2011-05-24A large street procession winds through a crowded town lane lined with shops and blue signboards, with orange bunting strung overhead. At the centre, a decorated silver-and-red ratha or palanquin carries two seated figures under a canopy: one wears an orange robe and a red turban-like headpiece, and a second figure in a maroon-and-orange robe sits beside them. Garlands of yellow flowers drape the vehicle. Attendants in white shirts and trousers walk alongside, several holding long orange flags, and multicoloured parasols with gold-edged medallions shade the scene. A dense crowd of men in white and casual clothes fills the street, many with raised hands, and a few wear hats.2011-05-24A festival procession on a street with a silver-framed open carriage under colourful multicoloured umbrellas bearing the words Dhyanapeetam and dove emblems. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, a saffron-orange cloth draped over his body, a red-orange headband and white flower garlands sits on a silver throne-like seat, with a white cushion behind him. Men in white shirts and orange sashes walk alongside, holding the umbrella poles and marigold garlands. Orange flags fly above. The moment shows a ratha/palanquin-style procession with devotees accompanying the carriage.2007-12-25A procession on a street with a silver ornate palanquin-style vehicle decorated with yellow marigold garlands. A man seated centrally wears a maroon kurta with an orange shawl and sits with hands resting on his knees. Behind him, a figure in orange robes stands on the vehicle. Two large colourful umbrellas with bird motifs, floral embroidery and tassels shelter the vehicle. A bald man in white kneels at the left edge. Crowds of men in white shirts and orange garments line the street, and orange flags are visible at the top.2011-05-24A street procession on a sunny day. A silver ornate palanquin with flower garlands and a multicolored canopy carries a standing figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala, holding a trident-like staff. Beside the palanquin, a man in a maroon shirt with an orange shawl stands at the front. Other men in white shirts and dhotis line the road, and saffron flags fly. Shopfronts and a blue building form the backdrop.2011-05-24A street procession in a crowded town centre. A silver palanquin with ornate carved panels and yellow marigold garlands is carried through the crowd, with a seated man in a maroon robe and orange shawl at its centre. Two multicoloured canopy umbrellas with dove and lotus motifs shade the palanquin, and orange and yellow fringed banners hang at its corners. Several men in white shirts, saffron-coloured garments and khaki police uniforms walk alongside, and many onlookers press forward, some holding phones. Orange flags and a motorcycle are visible in the background.2011-05-24