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A festival procession on a paved road with many devotees in white clothing waving saffron-orange flags on poles. In the centre, a decorated palanquin with a pink and green canopy and garlands carries a framed portrait of a deity murti or revered figure. Two men in saffron-orange robes walk near the palanquin among the crowd. A woman in a purple shawl and a woman in yellow and white stand in the foreground, with a bearded man in white wearing an orange shawl at right. A blue roadside sign and an orange-and-white temple building appear in the background. Roughly thirty to forty people are visible.

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June 01 20092009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01A festival procession moves along a dirt road under a sunny sky, with many people in white clothing. Numerous participants raise hands and wave bright orange flags with blue emblems. In the centre, a decorated palanquin carries a deity murti framed by pink and green drapery and colourful bunting. A man in white with an orange shawl and garland stands in the right foreground, and a woman in white with a purple shoulder bag faces the procession. Shade canopies with dangling tassels hang overhead, and a blue-and-white sign is visible on the right. Dozens of people are visible in the scene.2009-06-01A festive outdoor procession on a dirt path under a bright blue sky with palm trees. Many people in white clothes wear rudraksha and flower garlands while waving large red and orange flags with dark blue emblems. A man in an orange robe with an orange shawl walks at the centre of the crowd, and a man in a white shirt on the right raises one fist. Behind them a decorated palanquin or ratha with colourful fabric and garlands is visible. Two long orange banners stand at the upper left edge.2009-06-01December 29 20092009-12-29Dense procession crowd of devotees in white and cream sarees and dhotis with gold borders, many women with long braids and some wearing dark sunglasses, raising hands and clapping. Saffron-orange flags with a blue emblem wave above the crowd. On the right, an ornate decorated palanquin or ratha with yellow and orange marigold garlands, a red and gold umbrella with tasseled bells, and a seated figure in orange robes wearing a crown. Blue-and-gold round emblem plaques hang from the ratha. Dust and bright daylight fill the background.2009-12-27December 29 20072007-12-29A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and a tall copper-coloured ceremonial pole. A bare-footed man in a saffron-orange robe and orange shawl walks in the centre, hands folded, flanked by people in white kurtas and white trousers wearing white and multicoloured flower garlands. Several young men and women raise bright orange flags printed with a black circular emblem. Behind them stands a white-roofed temple structure and a stone sculpture.2009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01A photograph of a procession on a dry grassy ground beside an orange-painted wall and palm trees under a clear blue sky. At the centre, a decorated palanquin with a colourful canopy and garlands is carried forward, followed by many people. Numerous devotees walk in front, many in white and cream clothing, some in saffron-orange shawls and scarves, while women in saris and salwar kameez walk among them. Several people hold long poles with red-orange flags and small ornate parasols, and a woman in a yellow sari carries a garland. The scene reads as a ratha or palanquin procession with devotees in ritual dress.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22