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A 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.

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A procession on a grassy path beside an orange-washed wall and palm trees under a clear blue sky. Many devotees, mostly women in white kurtas and cream or yellow saris, some with orange or red shawls, walk alongside red-and-orange flags. Behind them a decorated ratha or palanquin with a golden kalasha-topped canopy, garlands and colourful tassels is drawn forward, with striped and patterned parasols and umbrellas rising above the crowd. The scene suggests a festival procession.2010-12-22A photograph of an outdoor procession on dry grass beside a terracotta-coloured wall under a clear blue sky with palm trees. Many people walk in a long line, most women in white, cream and sari-style dress, with some in saffron, green and blue; several carry red-orange flags on poles. Ornate multicoloured umbrellas with fringed canopies and a decorated palanquin or carriage with garlands and flower strings are visible at the centre. A Malaysian flag is held aloft at right. The crowd is spread across the frame, with a few people in the foreground.2010-12-22A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt path lined with palm trees and a low hedge. At the top of the image a decorated palanquin or ratha with colourful fringed canopy and garlands is carried forward. Many devotees walk in white dhotis and white kurtas, while women wear saris in orange, pink, and green, and some carry red-orange flags and ceremonial fans. A man in a striped shirt and dark trousers stands at right near the crowd. Behind the procession are a red compound wall and a parked car. The scene conveys a temple-style festival or ratha procession.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01A festival procession moves across a dusty ground beside a terracotta-coloured wall under a clear blue sky and palm trees. A palanquin-style canopy with a decorated, flower-garlanded structure is carried forward, shaded by striped umbrellas in red, green and blue. Many devotees carry saffron-orange flags with a blue emblem on tall poles. Most women wear white or cream sarees and white shawls, while a young person in a bright yellow-orange kurta stands in the front. A figure in the palanquin is partly visible among flowers and garlands, but no identifiable person can be confirmed from this view. Approximately thirty or more people are visible, including partially visible participants.2010-12-22Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with green hedges and palm trees. A decorated ratha or palanquin with a canopy and garlands of yellow and orange flowers is carried forward, with a seated figure on it. Many devotees walk alongside wearing white ritual clothes and some in saffron or orange, plus colourful saris. Red and orange flags on poles rise above the crowd. Some participants hold flags and fans, and a small group stands in the foreground.2012-01-01December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees under a clear sky. Saffron and orange flags with a blue emblem are carried high, and two decorated umbrellas in multicoloured patterns are raised over the front of the crowd. Many devotees fill the path: women in white saris and men in white dhotis or light shirts, several with hands folded in prayer. Some women wear orange and red saris and a few people hold ornate saffron-and-gold ceremonial staffs.2008-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt road beside a low concrete wall, with palm trees and a building skyline behind. Orange and saffron flags on poles and tall fringed banners with blue and red ornamental designs lead the crowd. Several umbrellas in bright multicolour panels are held up over a central group. Many devotees in white and cream clothing, some in orange or yellow saris and blue salwar, walk along the road. Among them, a figure in an orange garment with a shawl stands near the umbrellas, though the face is too small and distant to judge.2008-12-27An outdoor procession moves along a dirt path beside a terracotta-coloured wall under a clear blue sky. A decorated palanquin-style canopy with ornate golden and floral elements leads the way, with several large parasols in bright multicolour fabric with blue circular emblems carried above. Many participants wear white and cream clothing, while some women wear pink, blue and maroon saris. Several people carry long red and orange flags on poles. Two women in front carry metal ritual implements with ornate tops. A man in a white shirt holds a parasol at the right edge. Several people are visible, many more partially in view behind them, forming a dense group.2010-12-22December 27 20082008-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt road during a festival, with a large crowd of devotees in white and cream clothing moving between palm trees. Many people hold tall orange-red flags and ornate umbrella-like canopies with yellow, red and blue embroidery and a blue emblem. A small decorated float or shrine with a deity murti sits at left beside a concrete wall. Several figures in orange saffron robes walk near the center. A water tower and hills appear in the distance under a clear blue sky.2008-12-23