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A street procession in an Indian town. A gilded, ornate ratha or palanquin carries two deity murtis under a golden canopy with lion carvings and small pennants, followed by a crowd. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a gold border carries a white plate, and a young woman in a white sari with purple border and a jasmine-and-orange flower garland holds a bundle of yellow flowers wrapped in leaves. A young man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands nearby. Flower sellers with baskets of marigolds, roses and jasmine sit at the left edge, and motorbikes line the roadside beside multi-storey buildings and palm trees.

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February 09 20092009-02-09February 09 20092009-02-09February 09 20092009-02-09November 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesA street procession on a sunny day in an Indian town. At centre, a gilded wooden ratha or palanquin decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and red cloth draped over its front is carried along the road, with orange saffron flags on poles visible around it. Men in white shirts and dhotis, a woman in a white sari, and men in light shirts walk along the roadside; a man in a striped shirt stands in the foreground facing away from the camera. A motorbike is parked at the left edge beside shop signs and multi-storey buildings with rooftop water tanks, and an overhead banner advertises a jewellery shop. Several people are visible, with the crowd spread along the street.2008-11-18Outdoor street procession in Pondicherry during a temple car (ratha) parade. A golden palanquin-style chariot canopy is draped with pink, white and yellow garlands and holds deity murtis. A man in white clothes bends forward at its base making an offering or touching the garlands. Several women in saris and braided hair stand in the crowd, along with men in shirts and dhotis. Two multicoloured fringed umbrellas flank the chariot. Blue sky and trees are behind the scene.2006-10-16December 27 20092009-12-27February 09 20092009-02-09A street procession moves along a wide road under a pale sky. At the centre, a golden ratha/chariot carries a deity murti with red and gold decoration and orange flags. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside it, some wearing orange-and-saffron sashes and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. A yellow auto-rickshaw, motorcycles and a cow are on the road, with tall trees and palms along the roadside. A blue logo sits at top left and a date stamp reads 12 03 2008 at bottom right. Several people are visible in the foreground and midground.2009-02-09A crowded street procession in Pondicherry, with devotees packed close around a golden ratha chariot draped in flower garlands and decorated with colourful canopies. Many people in the foreground, including women with plaited hair and jasmine flowers, a girl in a white and red dress with a tilaka on her forehead, and an older woman in a green sari. The deity figures on the chariot are small and partly obscured by the crowd. Trees, a concrete building and a rooftop onlooker are behind them under a pale sky.2006-10-16February 02 20092009-02-02A street procession in an Indian town. A large ornate golden ratha, or chariot, dominates the frame, decorated with carved pillars, marigold garlands in orange and yellow, and a red draped cloth inside. Orange and saffron flags flutter along the sides. A deity murti is seated within the canopy. Beside the chariot, a man in white dhoti and yellow shawl stands on the platform, and a woman in white sari leans against it. Pedestrians and a cyclist in a dark shirt watch from the roadside, while a woman in a teal shawl walks in front. Shops with signs line the street behind. A timestamp in the corner reads 11.18.2008 16:04.2008-11-18