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Outdoor temple procession under a pale evening sky with thin clouds and trees at the edges. A large deity murti stands on a golden palanquin-style platform, decorated with a tall yellow umbrella-shaped canopy, a green silk drape, and garlands of red, orange and yellow flowers. A golden peacock-like vehicle figure and a golden trident stand near the deity. A bare-chested man in an orange cloth and a white-clad priest in a white dhoti and shawl with an orange sash stand on the platform, one priest reaching up to the murti. A blue cloth covers part of the base. Several white-clad attendants and onlookers in orange and red clothing stand on the left and right, and a loudspeaker sits on the platform edge.

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Outdoor festival procession at dusk under a pale blue sky. A large golden peacock-form vehicle, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a yellow fringed parasol with a lotus-like finial, stands on a raised platform draped in teal and blue cloth. A man in white dhoti and a white head covering, with an orange cloth at the waist, stands at the right adjusting the vehicle. Two small trident staffs stand in the grass at left, and a few people sit at the lower left near a patch of orange fabric. Trees and a low wall are in the background.2011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesOctober 31 20112011-10-31Outdoor procession on a bright day. A large golden ratha/palanquin carries a central figure seated under an orange canopy, decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands, golden bells, tassels and a golden lion-head finial. A multicoloured umbrella and round ceremonial fans flank it. Around the cart, men in white shirts with yellow or orange shawls and rudraksha malas walk, a woman in a red sari with a bindi stands in front, and a man in an orange robe with a long hair and mala extends his hand toward the cart. Banana leaves frame the scene.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path with a decorated ratha chariot draped in orange and multicoloured garlands and a tall umbrella canopy with colourful fringes. A figure in orange robes stands on the chariot holding a red umbrella and the deity murti is visible beneath the garlands. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis, cream and yellow saris and orange robes walk alongside, with children and red flags on poles at the right, and trees and a blue sky in the background.2012-01-01A photograph of a festival procession at an outdoor ground. A decorated golden peacock-form vehicle stands under a dark canopy, its arched backdrop wrapped in red, yellow, orange and green flower garlands and draped in green fabric. Two men in front assist with the vehicle: one in a white dhoti and white turban holds the vehicle's pole and reaches toward its garland, while beside him a man in an orange-red wrap and ornate patterned headdress holds a trident-topped staff. Red-roofed buildings and trees stand behind, with a few onlookers at the edge of the frame.2011-10-31Outdoor procession scene with a richly decorated ratha-style palanquin topped by a large golden umbrella with fringe. The deity murti in orange and red garments is surrounded by garlands of red, yellow and green flowers and a green cloth backdrop, and is mounted on a golden peacock vehicle. In the foreground a priest in a red-orange dhoti and a patterned black-and-silver cap stands on a cloth-covered platform, holding a golden staff and reaching toward the palanquin. A second attendant in white stands at left, and a golden trident hangs at right. Blue, purple and orange cloths cover the platform, with trees and buildings in the background.2011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31Outdoor procession on a flat open ground under a pale evening sky, with a tall concrete building behind. A decorated float is pulled by a red tractor driven by a man in a yellow-green shirt. On the float stands a golden canopy with fringed yellow-and-red valance above a deity murti dressed in green and orange, garlanded with red, orange and white flower strings and a cloth. A reclining figure in orange clothing lies on a turquoise cloth draped over a low platform, with a peacock-shaped golden ornament beside the murti. A crowd walks alongside, including a man in white dhoti holding a silver kalasha-shaped vessel, a woman in yellow, and children. Several people carry golden trishula staffs. Procession, ratha setting.2011-10-31Evening procession outdoors with a decorated ratha-style palanquin under a fringed, multicoloured canopy. A deity murti adorned with garlands sits on the platform, with a golden lion-like figure and a lit oil lamp held forward. A man in an orange robe and a tall ornamental headdress extends a flame toward the murti. Behind him a devotee in white dhoti presses palms together in namaskar. Crowds of people in white and cream clothing, several with red shawls and yellow sashes, walk along the street, with green flags and a ceremonial metal fan on a pole at left. A trees and a concrete wall with utility poles frame the scene under an overcast blue-grey sky.2010-11-11Outdoor evening procession on a grassy field. A golden ratha-style float carries a decorated deity murti under a multicoloured canopy with flower garlands. A man in white dhoti and white shawl stands on the float, raising his hand in blessing. Below, a white-clad priest holds a camera, and a crowd of devotees stands with palms pressed together, many in saris, salwar kameez and white clothing. A bright orange umbrella appears at right. Buildings and trees lie behind.2011-08-28 +1 copies