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A crowd of devotees walks along a dirt path in a garden-lined compound, following a decorated procession vehicle. Young men and women in white shirts and white dhotis or saris, several wearing blue shawls, move forward with hands pressed together in namaste and rudraksha malas around their necks. In the centre background, an ornate orange and gold ratha or palanquin with a canopy and decorative umbrellas is carried along, flanked by green banana-leaf decorations and red flowers. A stone-walled building with a metal-framed roof stands behind, with street lamps and a wire fence to the right. A bald man in white stands among the crowd on the left.

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A procession moves along a dirt path past a grey concrete building and a fence hung with flower garlands. Many men in white kurta and dhoti, and young men in pale blue t-shirts with dark rudraksha malas, walk closely together. Saffron-orange flags and decorated umbrellas with red tassels are carried in front, and a drummer beats a drum at left. A man in a white shirt with a vermilion mark on his forehead walks at centre-left. Green plants, trees and a utility pole frame the scene.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with flowering shrubs and a low wall. Two white horses draw an ornate decorated cart carrying a seated figure in orange and saffron robes under a multicoloured canopy umbrella, with red and white balloons tied to the cart. A man in orange stands near the cart. Around it, young men and women in white shirts and white clothes, some wearing blue lanyards and scarves, walk alongside. A smiling woman in front wears a white dress with a light blue scarf, and a woman with blonde hair and an orange shawl walks nearby. A trident-topped staff is visible at the right.2009-12-25Outdoor procession on a dirt path beside a whitewashed building and palm trees. A decorated palanquin with a deity murti under a multicoloured canopy is carried through a crowd. Many young men wear white shirts with light blue trim and blue lanyards, and several are lifting the palanquin on poles. Women in white saris with yellow borders and orange shawls walk on the right, and an older man in a white shirt wears a purple beaded mala. Palm fronds and a flowering shrub frame the scene.2009-12-25Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with trees and a low concrete wall. Large crowd of young men and some women in white and light blue shirts, many with raised arms, pressing forward toward a decorated palanquin or ratha with yellow, red and multicoloured fabric canopies and red flower decorations. A blue-framed sign board stands at left with a portrait photo. A man in white holds a saffron/orange flag at right, and a camera operator is visible at right edge. Several people are seated or standing along the left edge.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A large procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined by a concrete block wall and palm trees under hazy sky. Many women in white saris with saffron or orange borders carry brass and woven baskets of flowers, fruit and offerings on their heads and in their hands. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk among them, some wearing rudraksha malas. Ahead, saffron-robed sannyasis and attendants carry tall orange and yellow decorated umbrellas and banners on poles, with more umbrellas and flags visible further back. The scene conveys a temple festival procession, with a flag and a child in blue in the foreground.2008-12-25December 27 20092009-12-27December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesA festival procession moves along a dirt path through a rural compound. A golden ratha-style palanquin with a tall gilded top, fringed canopy and floral decorations is carried ahead, shaded by colourful striped parasols. Many devotees in white kurtas and dhotis and white and cream saris walk closely together, several holding orange-red flags on poles. Some women wear blue and yellow saris, and a few people carry garlanded items. Green foliage and purple flowers border the path, with a red-roofed building and hills behind. Some white-clad participants wear beaded necklaces. The scene shows a ritual procession with a decorated chariot.2010-12-22December 25 20092009-12-25Outdoor procession under a red-framed open pavilion at a campus with trees and a sandy path. Many devotees in white clothing with rudraksha-style and flower garlands walk along, several carrying saffron-orange flags with a blue emblem. A woman in a teal-blue sari with a flower garland and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers lead the group near the front, while others in white and light blue saris follow. A man in a white shirt and shorts with a garland walks in the centre, and a blue umbrella is held at the left edge. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2009-06-01