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A procession crosses a dusty, open dirt field in the late afternoon. Many people in white clothing walk in a loose group, several carrying tall orange-saffron flags on poles. At left, a decorated red and gold ratha or palanquin with a canopy stands beside the procession, and a white van is parked among the walkers. Scrubby grass and young trees fill the foreground, with low buildings, trees and a distant hill behind.

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A procession crosses a dusty, unpaved open ground at dusk. Many people in white dhotis and white garments walk in a long line, while others in orange and red clothing carry tall saffron-orange flags on poles. On the left, a decorated red-and-gold ratha or palanquin-style cart with a canopy moves at the head of the line. Further right, flower-decorated umbrellas or canopies are carried. Behind the procession, bare fields, scattered trees, a low hill range and a white building stand under a hazy sky.2007-12-29A procession crosses a dry, open field at dusk, led by a decorated ratha or palanquin with red and gold canopy at left. Many people in white clothing walk in two lines, several carrying tall saffron-orange flags and some holding umbrellas. A few people wear orange or colourful garments among the white-clad crowd. Behind them are scrubby trees, low hills and a white multi-storey building in the distance, with an SUV visible among the marchers.2007-12-29A photograph of an outdoor procession on dry, grassy ground. At the centre, a decorated ratha or palanquin with a golden canopy, gold finials and colourful parasols is pulled forward by people. Around it, a large crowd of men and women in white dhotis, white saris and white kurtas walk; several wear orange or red shawls and marigold garlands, and some carry orange and red flags. Drummers in white play drums on the right, and a white SUV follows behind the crowd. Hills and trees lie in the background under a clear sky. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2010-12-22A photograph of a procession on a dirt road across open, partly cleared land at dusk. Many people in white clothing walk in a long column, many carrying tall orange-red flags on poles. On the left, a decorated red and gold palanquin or ratha with a canopy is carried by a group of white-clad bearers. Palm trees, scattered trees and a few distant buildings frame the scene, and in the foreground stone slabs and small black stone pillars lie on the bare ground.2007-12-29Outdoor photo of a procession on a dusty open ground along a dirt road. A large crowd of people, mostly in white clothing with some in orange, blue and pink saris, walks in a group. Several red and orange flags on poles are visible, along with orange and multicoloured umbrellas carried above the group. Behind them are white single-storey buildings, a water tank and parked cars and a truck. A sky with scattered clouds and tall trees sets the background. The procession appears to be a ceremonial walk of devotees.2007-12-25A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty dirt road under a blue sky with wispy clouds. Many participants wear white dhotis and kurtas, while some women wear pink, blue and teal saris. Numerous orange and saffron flags on tall poles, and several decorated umbrellas in orange and multicolour, are carried above the crowd. Behind them stand white-roofed buildings, a parked white car, a red truck and a water tank on a stand. Dry grass and trees frame the scene. No individual within the procession is clearly identifiable as a person from this distance, so no candidate is asserted.2007-12-25December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a dirt road procession in daylight, with palm trees along the right side and low buildings on the horizon. Several people in white clothing walk along the road, and on the left three people in white stand near a red and white decorated banner hung on a frame. Behind them a blue vehicle carries orange and red flags and decorated umbrellas, and a larger group of devotees in white follows the cart, with orange flags flying overhead. The scene suggests a street procession during a Brahmotsava-style celebration, but no person is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2008-12-23A dusty open ground at an ashram-style event shows a procession moving left to right. Many people in white and cream clothing walk among orange-and-blue flags, with drummers in white carrying drums near the centre. Some women wear red and orange saris. On the right, a colourful ornate temple chariot with a golden-orange roof stands behind a rope barrier, with more people in white watching. A white tented pavilion with orange banners lies behind the group under a hazy sky.2009-12-29A photograph of a large procession moving along a dirt road beside a white, low-roofed building under a pale blue sky. Many people in white and cream clothing, with some in orange, blue and pink garments, walk in a crowd. Several orange flags rise above the group, and multicoloured umbrellas or canopies are carried among them. A white SUV and a parked vehicle sit at the right edge, with a rough field of dry grass in the foreground. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible among the crowd at this distance.2007-12-25Aerial view of a procession on a paved road lined with young saplings and dry scrubland, with utility poles along the edge. Dozens of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts walk in two columns, many holding orange-saffron flags on poles. Ahead at the right, an ornately decorated orange and gold ratha or chariot with canopy and banners leads a crowd also dressed mostly in white, with some in orange. The sky is hazy at dusk.2009-02-16Outdoor procession on a dusty open ground with many devotees holding bright orange-red flags on poles. At centre a decorated ratha or chariot with a golden canopy and a garlanded deity murti sits on a painted animal-figure base. Many people wear white dhotis and kurtas, and women wear saris in orange and yellow. Some hold orange shoulder bags and small drums. A white van and a red-roofed building with a signboard appear at right, with hills behind. Roughly sixty people are visible in the scene.2010-12-20