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A street procession in front of a temple gopuram outside Arunachaleswarar Temple. Centre of the frame is a decorated ratha or palanquin draped in garlands, with an ornate multi-coloured canopy and a deity murti under a gold-and-red arch. Two standing figures in saffron and gold stand on the cart, one wearing a crown-like headdress. Around it, devotees in white and saffron dhotis press forward, a bald man in orange robe with a gold-beaded mala stands in the foreground, and uniformed police officers in khaki with peaked caps and a visible shoulder flash manage the crowd. A man in a grey shirt stands on a tractor at left. Many people line the street and balconies behind.

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A street procession in a crowded town centre. At the centre, a large decorated ratha or chariot carries a deity murti adorned with garlands and a colourful fan-shaped canopy, with a golden lion-like figure at its base. Ahead, a man in white shirt and trousers holds a microphone to his mouth while another in white holds a camera. Several bald men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls walk near the chariot, one with a white-and-gold necklace. Uniformed police officers in khaki and dark caps stand among the crowd, and a temple gopuram rises behind the procession under a pale sky.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A street procession in a town, with a large ornate ratha (chariot) decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a colourful striped canopy with a lotus-motif top. Two deity murtis stand on the chariot, one in orange and one in white garments. A figure in white dhoti and shawl stands on the chariot platform beside a golden bull. The chariot is pulled by a red Mahindra tractor driven by a man in a white shirt. Dense crowds in white and orange clothing line the road, with uniformed police officers in khaki walking alongside. Saffron-orange flags fly from tall poles, and banners and signboards line the street.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A street procession outside a South Indian temple gopuram with a red tractor in the left foreground. A tall figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a red-orange turban and a heavy garland of red and white flowers, smiling as he walks forward. Beside him a uniformed police officer in khaki stands near the tractor. On the right, a bald devotee in saffron cloth wears a long gold bead necklace, and another man in orange robes walks behind him. A colourful multicoloured canopy umbrella with a dove motif is held above the group, and orange flags flank the street.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A dense outdoor procession on a Tamil temple street under a pale sky. A large decorated ratha/chariot with a golden deity murti and a striped canopy dominates the centre, with a red-and-gold temple gopuram tower behind it. Several red tractors pulling decorated carts move through the crowd. On a tractor at centre, a man in an orange-saffron kurta sits beside a driver in white, and another man in a white dhoti holds the steering wheel. Many men in white shirts and dhotis and some in saffron-orange cloth fill the street, with police in khaki uniforms among them. Orange flags wave on poles and floral garlands decorate the carts, and a shrine-like palanquin appears at left. Several people are visible in the foreground and background, forming a large crowd of about 100 or more.2011-12-20A festival procession at a South Indian temple. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red headband stands on a golden ratha-style vehicle, facing a canopied golden palanquin decorated with marigold garlands in orange, yellow and white. Inside the canopy stand small deity murtis. Below, a bald priest in white dhoti holds offerings, and a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing presses around the cart. A videographer films at left, and a temple gopuram with painted figures stands behind. The orange-clad figure is a candidate for a person by clothing and long hair, but the face and distance leave identity uncertain.2011-12-20Dense street procession with a large crowd of devotees and uniformed police officers lining a road in front of a temple gateway. A bullock-drawn or decorated ratha with a colourful, ornately carved canopy and a golden deity murti is pulled on a red tractor-style vehicle. Many men in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls carry tall orange flags and a golden ceremonial staff, while devotees hold their hands in anjali. A bald man in orange cloth with a gold chain stands at the front with folded hands. A large portrait of a smiling bearded figure in an orange turban is mounted on a banner at left. The scene includes kumkum and vibhuti marks on foreheads, modern buildings, and ceremonial umbrellas. Possibly a person's presence is unclear; no clearly identifiable candidate is confirmed here.2011-12-20Outdoor procession photograph in a town street. A red Mahindra-style tractor pulls a decorated float with a large umbrella canopy and a dense arch of marigold and multicoloured garlands. Inside the float stand two deity murtis, one with a crown, and a golden lion-like vahana beside a white-clad standing man holding a lamp and wearing a rudraksha-style necklace. Two uniformed police officers in khaki stand near the tractor, and a man in a grey shirt guides the tractor. Saffron flags and a large banner portrait of a smiling woman appear in the background, with a decorative arch behind.2011-12-20