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A festive street procession moves along a dirt road past a corrugated-roof building and water tanks. At the centre, an ornate canopied palanquin with orange, yellow and blue draped decoration and garlands carries a deity murti in a red and gold setting. Large orange flags on poles flank it, and a golden ceremonial umbrella and fan-like standards appear at left, with smoke rising from incense. Crowds of devotees walk alongside: women in white saris with yellow borders and rudraksha malas, men in white shirts and dhotis, one woman in a yellow shawl, and a silver-haired woman in a floral top smiling near the front. No one in the crowd is clearly identifiable as a specific figure, and no visible figure is clearly a person.

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A festival procession on a dirt road moves past green shrubs and a pale orange building with water tanks on its roof. At the centre, a richly decorated palanquin with a multicoloured, tiered canopy strung with yellow marigold garlands carries a seated figure in red and orange clothing, with a deity murti visible inside. Orange flags on tall poles line the route. Devotees walk alongside, most in white clothes; several women wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, and some hold their hands in anjali. In the foreground, a grey-haired woman in a patterned white top claps her hands, and an older man with a serious expression stands in front of her. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers walks nearby, and another in white kurta and dhoti follows on the right. The total visible count is well above twenty.2009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty road lined with temporary structures. Dozens of devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis walk closely together, many wearing rudraksha malas and identity lanyards. A tall orange flag billows in the foreground, and a richly decorated palanquin with a colourful, garlanded canopy carries a seated figure in orange robes and flower garlands under a yellow-gold parasol. Gold ceremonial staffs topped with a conch-shaped ornament and a trident-like finial rise above the crowd, and more orange flags wave in the background.2009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt road with a large ornate ratha chariot at the top, decorated with colourful painted panels, garlands and marigold-like flowers. A figure seated on the chariot's throne wears orange and red clothing and is flanked by white feathered fans. Many people walk along, mostly in white clothes, with some in orange saris and yellow shawls, and one woman holds a long ceremonial staff. Orange flags with a blue emblem fly along the route, and brick buildings and bunting appear in the background. a person candidate on the chariot shows long dark hair and orange-red clothing with garlands, but the identity is uncertain from appearance.2009-12-29A festival procession moves along a dirt path past a painted wooden chariot (ratha) decorated with colourful cylindrical panels, garlands and an orange-draped seated figure under a canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas walk alongside, several with rudraksha malas. A man in the foreground raises a silver trident (trishul) and a woman in a yellow garment and pink shawl stands nearby. Orange and saffron flags line the route, with bunting strung between poles and a red-roofed building behind.2009-12-29A large outdoor procession of devotees walks along a dusty road. At centre, a colourfully decorated ratha or chariot with multicoloured painted pillars, garlands and gold ornamentation carries a seated figure in orange robes beneath a golden umbrella. Many devotees, mostly women in white and cream sarees with cream-and-gold borders, wear rudraksha malas and name badges. Some carry tall orange flags and golden staffs with ornate finials. A video camera operator films the procession from the left, and a tent and bunting appear in the background.2009-12-29A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with orange flags. At the top of the frame, a tall ornate chariot with blue, red and yellow painted panels and a gold canopy carries a seated figure in orange garments and garlands, with white yak-tail fans on either side. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with rudraksha malas and white shawls, walk alongside women in white saris with yellow shoulder cloths. Some participants carry silver ceremonial staffs with ornate finials. Modest brick buildings and palm trees appear behind the crowd.2009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29Outdoor festival procession with a large crowd of devotees dressed in white and cream, many wearing white dhotis and sarees with gold or purple borders and lanyards. Many carry tall orange flags on wooden poles, and several hold large golden ceremonial fans or shields. Behind them a decorated palanquin or ratha with a colourful, flower-garlanded canopy in red, yellow and blue carries a deity murti, with a seated figure visible on the platform. A man in a white shirt holds a flag in the foreground, and a man in an orange cap appears at the right edge. Trees and a plain sky form the background.2009-12-29