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A festival procession moves along a dirt path lined with palm trees under a clear blue sky. In the centre, a decorated palanquin with a golden finial, floral garlands and multicoloured fringed canopies is carried forward. Men in white dhotis and shirts carry long red flags on poles, and some hold ceremonial staffs. Several men wear rudraksha malas and identity lanyards. Striped umbrella-like canopies with red and gold trim shade the palanquin. A man in a white dhoti and shawl, holding a red flag, is prominent on the right. Devotees in white walk alongside, and a figure wears an orange shirt with a printed portrait.

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A festival procession moves along a dusty road under a clear blue sky with palm trees behind. At the centre, a decorated palanquin with a golden kalasha-topped canopy, garlands and ornate tassels is carried forward. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, several holding long silver tridents, while many others carry orange-red flags bearing a dark circular emblem. Umbrellas with colourful fringed canopies rise on the left. A boy in an orange shirt holds a small framed portrait of a long-haired figure in white. A drummer with a drum is visible at lower left, and the crowd includes men in shirts and brown jackets.2010-12-22A 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 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.2010-12-22A festival procession moves along a tree-lined road. At the centre, an ornate golden palanquin with a canopy, garlands, tassels and a red-and-gold decorated seat carries a seated figure in red and gold clothing, with a trident and kalasha-style ornaments beside it. Many people in white dhotis and kurtas walk alongside, some wearing orange or saffron sashes and rudraksha-style beads, while others in saris and casual clothes follow. Numerous saffron flags and a Malaysian flag are carried on poles. A white van and a red signboard appear at the edges.2010-12-22Outdoor procession in a palm-fringed area during Brahmotsav. A dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white saris, many wearing orange headbands and orange shawls, moves forward. Several orange flags with a dark circular emblem rise above them, along with ornate colourful parasols with fringed edges and a decorated banner. A man in a cream kurta holds a drum wrapped in red and gold cloth near the front. Coconut palms and strings of hanging decorations fill the background. The participants are a crowd of more than twenty people.2007-12-25A 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.2010-12-22January 01 20122012-01-01Outdoor procession crowd at dusk among palm trees. Many people in white clothing and orange-saffron garments press around a decorated palanquin-style float draped in marigold and white garlands. Foreground devotees hold tall orange flags and golden staffs topped with a trident and a ceremonial finial. One man in an orange robe with long dark hair stands at left, shown from behind. Several women wear white or orange saris, and some raise folded hands in devotion. Multicoloured umbrellas and bunting frame the scene.2007-12-29December 25 20072007-12-25A festival procession moves along a dirt road past a whitewashed wall, with palm trees and a hill behind. At left, an ornate ratha or palanquin draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and multicolored tassels carries a deity murti under a decorated canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and saris walk alongside, many holding orange flags and long golden staffs topped with ornamental finials. Men in white with sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads stand near the front, and women in white and red saris walk and fold their hands in prayer. The crowd is dense, with a mix of Indian and Western participants. The palanquin appears to be in motion through the crowd.2012-01-01December 23 20082008-12-23A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees. At the centre, a golden palanquin decorated with white and orange garlands and tassels is carried on poles by men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas. A seated figure in red garments sits under the canopy of the palanquin. Above the procession is a large orange and red ceremonial umbrella with tasselled fringe. Men in red-and-white clothing and devotees carry red flags bearing a dove emblem, and decorative banners with circular emblems hang on poles. Onlookers stand along the route.2010-12-22