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Outdoor religious procession on a tree-lined path between buildings. A richly decorated palanquin or ratha topped by a gold canopy and hung with marigold and jasmine garlands and tassels is carried on long poles by men in white dhotis and shirts. Devotees in white and grey shirts walk alongside, some in saffron, and several bald-headed men in white robes lead the group. Large orange flags and ornate umbrella-style parasols with floral and teal designs accompany the palanquin, which holds a seated figure under the canopy. Several people wear red and white beaded or rudraksha-style necklaces.

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Outdoor temple-style procession on a dirt path with palm trees and small tiled-roof buildings behind. A richly decorated ornate palanquin or ratha with yellow, orange and red tassels, garlands and a golden canopy is carried forward. Devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with yellow sashes, walk alongside, and a few wear saffron/orange robes. Tall ceremonial banners with floral embroidery and an ornate red and blue umbrella stand in the foreground. Several people carry long staffs and ceremonial poles. A figure seated on the palanquin wears a crown-like headdress. Crowd is dense.2009-12-27A festival procession moves along a dirt road past a whitewashed wall, with palm trees and a hill behind. At left, an ornate ratha or palanquin draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and multicolored tassels carries a deity murti under a decorated canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and saris walk alongside, many holding orange flags and long golden staffs topped with ornamental finials. Men in white with sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads stand near the front, and women in white and red saris walk and fold their hands in prayer. The crowd is dense, with a mix of Indian and Western participants. The palanquin appears to be in motion through the crowd.2012-01-01A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with trees. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban walks with a long orange shawl and a garland, flanked by devotees in saffron and white. Above, a richly decorated palanquin with a colourful embroidered canopy, fringed purple and red valances, and a golden finial carries a deity murti. Devotees in white shirts hold white flags with a blue bird emblem, orange banners, a trident and a silver ceremonial staff. A man in white holds a small ornate metal kalasha in the foreground, while women in saffron and yellow saris and children watch and clap. The crowd is dense and includes many visible people.2005-12-31A photograph of a festival procession on a dirt road. An ornate open palanquin or ratha, decorated with white and orange garlands, gold finials, a gold kalasha-style crown and an orange fringed canopy, carries a seated figure in red-orange robes. Surrounding walkers include men and women in white kurta-style clothing and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. Several people hold red-orange flags and a ceremonial staff, and one man in a white dhoti and orange cloth plays a large round drum. Colourful umbrellas and a parked vehicle appear in the background beside trees and a red-roofed building.2010-12-22December 27 20092009-12-27December 22 20102010-12-22A processional scene outdoors on a sunny day beneath palm trees. At center, a decorated palanquin or ratha with a canopy of colorful striped and patterned umbrellas sits on a platform heavily garlanded with orange and yellow flower strings. A figure in the palanquin wears a crown and orange garments. Crowds of devotees walk alongside, many dressed in white dhotis and kurtas, others in saris of red, pink and green. Saffron-orange flags on tall poles line the procession. A man in white at the front carries items, and a cameraman stands atop a wall in the background. A red-brick wall and green hedge frame the scene.2012-01-01A festival procession on a dirt road with a decorated palanquin-style ratha topped with a yellow and orange canopy umbrella, marigold and tassel garlands, and bells. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside and carry the palanquin poles on their shoulders, one in a saffron wrap with a red-and-white scarf. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a long-haired man in orange with a gold-toned necklace walk nearby. A multicolour umbrella with a blue-and-yellow pattern shades the scene; bamboo and a concrete building stand behind.2009-12-27Outdoor religious procession moving along a dirt path beneath palm fronds. A decorated palanquin or ratha is carried at the centre-back, draped with garlands, tassels in red, yellow and green, and crowned with a golden canopy; a small deity murti stands on it. Two large ornate umbrellas with multicoloured panels and tassels shelter the procession. Men in white dhoti and kurta carry long gold-topped staffs and ceremonial trident-tipped poles. Several people wear saffron/orange shawls and clothing, and women in saffron and maroon saris walk among them. A child in white stands near the centre. The participants appear to be devotees accompanying the palanquin.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a procession on a dirt courtyard outside white single-storey buildings. Multicoloured parasol-style canopies with blue dove-like emblems and fringed borders are carried on poles above the crowd. Behind them a decorated palanquin or ratha is covered with garlands, tassels and orange cloth, its peak topped with a gold finial. Men and boys in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing white garments and rudraksha-style malas, walk among the crowd. A man in a khaki uniform and cap stands at the right, and orange flags are visible at lower left. Several onlookers in casual clothes fill the foreground, and a woman in a light sari is visible at lower centre.2010-07-24December 27 20092009-12-27