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A procession on a red-carpeted stage under an orange tent canopy. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a large white and orange flower garland, and stands near a gilded throne-like seat. Around him, a bald man in white with an orange shawl holds a brass vessel, and a man in a green turban and red cloth is greeted with hands together. On the left, a wooden ratha-style palanquin with a green arch is pulled by a line of men in white and orange shawls, and a woman in a teal sari with long hair sits inside. Attendants in white with orange shawls stand around the stage, and an ornate golden umbrella and decorated pillars frame the scene.

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December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A festival procession on a dirt road, with a decorated ratha carrying a deity murti garlanded in yellow and white flowers, under a canopy trimmed with colourful fabric and marigold garlands. A man in a white shirt and a dark rudraksha-style mala leads the chariot pulling ropes, while a bearded man in a white shirt and white dhoti follows. On the right, a bald priest in saffron robes and a gold-coloured ceremonial trident walks with a saffron-clad companion wearing beaded mala necklaces. A saffron-robed figure stands atop the chariot beside a framed portrait. Women in green and pink saris walk at left. Palm trees and a low building are behind them. a person cues are absent in the visible figures, so no candidate is marked.2008-12-23Outdoor procession on a bright day under a clear blue sky. A decorated flatbed cart carries a deity murti adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands, set beneath a floral arch of red, green, yellow and white garlands. An orange-robed figure stands on the cart arranging the decoration. Around it, men in white dhotis and shirts walk and handle the cart; one in white holds a golden staff topped with a trident-like finial. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with a long gold-bead necklace and tilak stands beside a man in white holding a golden trident staff. Behind them a second decorated cart with a striped canopy is visible. Brahmotsava procession.2008-12-23A photograph of an outdoor evening procession on a dirt ground under a clear blue sky. A decorated cart or ratha carries an ornate deity murti draped in garlands, with a gold and orange canopy, golden peacock-style finials, pink and green tassels, and a kalasha-like gold top. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, several with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, pull or walk alongside a long red-and-white rope. In the right foreground two people in orange and saffron robes walk, one holding a phone. Devotees in white and saffron stand along the route, and a person holds a round ornamental fan at the far right.2010-02-12A ceremonial procession scene at a temple-style event. A figure with long dark hair and an orange-saffron shawl, wearing a garland of white and red flowers, stands at right facing a palanquin-like golden structure decorated with yellow marigold garlands, red flowers and a peacock-feather canopy topped by a golden deity murti. A woman in a green and blue sari with a red tilak holds a bundle of green leaves and yellow flowers. Men in orange clothing and a man in an orange shirt with a rudraksha mala stand around, one holding a red ritual object. Gold lamps and brass items decorate the background.2010-12-29Outdoor procession at a Hindu festival under a clear blue sky. A decorated palanquin with a deity murti garlanded in marigolds and pink-and-green flowers is carried on wooden poles. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with rudraksha malas carry the poles. Striped red-and-yellow ceremonial umbrellas with tassels stand behind. A woman in orange robes with a gold necklace smiles at the front. A bare-headed man in orange robes with a long beard and a rudraksha mala stands in the centre-right. A brass trident-topped staff is visible on the right. Several white-clad attendants and orange-robed devotees surround the group.2008-12-23August 06 20092009-08-06A stage ceremony where a large dark-stone deity murti stands under a golden umbrella, framed by a semicircular arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Around it, a group of people in white dhotis with gold borders, some bare-chested, gather in a close circle, several with hands reaching toward the murti. A woman in an orange sari and a woman in a purple sari stand nearby, and a man in a white kurta with folded hands stands at the right edge. A bright red backdrop and striped woven mats cover the stage, with stage lights overhead. The image shows a puja or abhishekam being performed by a group of devotees.2016-12-23Outdoor festival procession under bright blue sky. A decorated ratha or wooden cart is wrapped in marigold garlands and red, green and white floral arches, carrying a framed portrait and a seated deity murti adorned with yellow and white flower garlands. A man in saffron clothing reaches up to adjust the portrait at the top of the cart. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, guide and steady the cart while devotees crowd around. In the right foreground a person in orange robes and a flower garland stands beside a tall golden staff topped with a crown-like finial. A small ornate canopy with striped fabric is visible in the background.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A festival procession scene with a devotee in a saffron-orange shawl over a white shirt at centre, standing among people holding long wooden poles. Behind him a man in a light striped shirt holds a garland of yellow flowers, and a woman in a white sari with a red border stands with hands folded in namaskar. At left, a figure with long black hair, white jasmine adornments and a yellow garment stands before a green arched frame decorated with yellow flowers and white hooks. A red and gold canopy with tassels appears in the background. Lamps glow warmly in the temple setting.2010-12-29