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Outdoor procession on a dirt path between white tents under a bright blue sky. A shaved-headed man in white robes and a orange shawl walks at the centre, with a decorated palanquin behind him carrying a framed portrait under a red canopy with pink and green floral decoration. Several people in white clothes wear marigold garlands, and a man in orange robes carries an orange flag on a pole. A woman in white holds a purple umbrella and a woman in a white outfit with a purple shawl stands at left. Signs read Photography, Video Camera and Mobile Camera prohibited, and a red flag with a blue emblem flies at left. Visible people number roughly 20 to 25.

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A festive procession on a dirt road in front of white buildings, with a decorated palanquin or ratha topped by a framed image of a deity at the upper centre. Many people in white kurtas and dhotis, some wearing saffron shawls and rudraksha or flower garlands, walk toward the palanquin. Several devotees in the foreground have their backs to the camera. Red flags on poles and a purple umbrella are raised among the crowd, and a sign on the right reads Video Camera, Mobile Camera, Audio recording Strictly Prohibited.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.2009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01A procession on a dirt road with palm trees and a grey concrete wall behind. Women and men in white ritual clothes and white garlands walk alongside, many raising orange flags with a blue emblem. At left, a decorated float with pink and green draping, marigold garlands and a deity murti is visible, with orange-robed figures nearby. A woman in a dark red striped outfit stands at left. Several participants wear marigold garlands and bead necklaces. The scene has a festive, outdoor devotional feel.2009-06-01December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt ground under a hazy sky. Many devotees in white clothes walk among tall saffron-orange flags carried on poles. Two men in front wear white kurta and dhoti with orange and yellow garlands; the one nearer the centre has an orange cap and carries a bag. Women in white saris and salwar walk alongside, and a woman in a blue patterned shawl stands at the left edge. Behind them a decorated temple tower or ratha with coloured ornaments rises, and a small colourful parasol appears. A blue signboard stands at the left. Crowd of devotees and children behind.2009-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt road during a festival. Men and women in white ritual clothes walk among crowds, several men wear white with rudraksha malas and one carries an orange flag. A decorated palanquin or ratha with purple fringe and a red-and-gold canopy is carried forward. Orange and white flags fly, including a white flag with a blue emblem. Behind, red and white draped pavilions, bunting, a thatched hut and a parked white vehicle line the route. Spectators in plaid shirts and saris watch, and a child in red stands at right.2005-12-31Outdoor festival procession on a dirt road in rural India. Devotees in white clothing, many waving saffron-orange flags and poles, walk and dance toward the camera. A decorated float on the left carries a deity murti framed by colourful garlands and ornate red and gold panels, pulled by a tractor. Ornate purple-fringed canopies and a red-and-gold umbrella-style parasol rise over the crowd. Men in white dhotis and women in white saris lead, and a few wear rudraksha malas. Tents with bunting and small huts stand behind the procession under a clear sky.2005-12-31Outdoor photograph of a festival procession on a dirt road, with a decorated ratha or palanquin-style float carrying deity murtis under a purple-fringed canopy topped by a striped crown-like finial. A central figure in a saffron/orange robe and orange headwear stands on the float with raised hands, flanked by devotees. Many people in white ritual clothing and white dhotis or kurtas walk alongside, along with women in saris of green, pink, lavender and blue. Some hold white and orange flags. A decorated cart with garlands and colourful pennants is visible to the left, and a thatched booth with red and white drapery stands at right under string bunting. Dry hillside and trees form the background.2005-12-31November 16 20092009-11-16