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Outdoor procession scene under palm trees. On the left, a green wooden cart carries a deity murti decorated with white and multicolored flower garlands and marigolds, with trays of yellow flowers, bananas and fried snacks set out in front. Behind it, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas stands with hands folded in anjali. A woman in a white sari with orange shawl stands near the cart with hands together. On the right, a man in orange robes with a long swept-back hair, a gold-beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala holds a silver ritual staff and a bell, standing near an orange ceremonial umbrella with tassels. a person is visible on the right based on the orange robes, long hair and ornate necklace; he is performing a ritual with a bell and staff while devotees look on.

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Outdoor procession scene under palm trees: a decorated green wooden cart carries deity murti adorned with garlands of white, red and multicolored flowers, with yellow flowers, bananas and offerings laid on the cart. Several devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded in namaste, including a woman in an orange sari and a man in white. On the left, a man in saffron robes holds a camera near a colorful umbrella with tassels. A small white building stands behind the crowd.2007-12-23December 23 20072007-12-23Outdoor procession at a temple-style ratha cart decorated with green, white and red garlands in an arch above it. A framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange clothes and a beaded necklace sits atop the arch. Beneath it, deity murti and marigold garlands rest on the white cart, with brass bells, flowers, fruit and banana leaves arranged on a purple cloth. On the left, a man in orange robes with a shawl rings a bell over the offerings. On the right, a man in orange robes with a long mala and a young man with hands in anjali stand beside devotees in white dhotis and yellow shawls, with red umbrellas overhead. Several devotees behind them are visible.2008-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt site at an ashram-like setting with unfinished concrete buildings behind. A deity murti decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold strands sits on a red-and-blue festival cart draped in a green-and-red cloth. An orange-draped tray table holds fruit, offerings and a kalasha-style pot. A man in white dhoti with orange shawl stands at the cart holding a plate, while another man in white with an orange sash raises one hand in blessing. Around them crowds of devotees, many in white kurtas and yellow or orange lanyards, watch and walk alongside. Women in white saris with yellow shawls stand at right.2009-12-23December 23 20072007-12-23Outdoor procession on a decorated cart with a canopy and garlands of marigolds and leaves. In the centre, deity murti are dressed and garlanded on a white cloth; above them a framed portrait shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and long hair, shown as a painted picture on the cart rather than a physical person. A man in orange robes with long curly hair stands at left, facing the cart with raised hands, possibly offering arati or worship. On the right, a man in orange robes with a garland of beads and two people with folded hands stand among devotees in white clothes. Red umbrellas and a tiled-roof building sit behind the crowd under bright sunlight.2008-12-23Outdoor festival procession with a man in saffron-orange robes, a long swept-back hair and a large beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold pendant, reaching toward a silver bowl of offerings. Behind him, devotees in white and orange shawls walk among tall orange flags and ornate canopy umbrellas with a decorated palanquin. A silver trident-topped staff is held at right. In the foreground a table is piled with yellow marigold flowers, red blossoms, white petals and sweets on a tray. Palm trees, bunting and a white building stand in the background.2007-12-23Outdoor photograph of a festival procession on a decorated wooden cart with white wheels and a red-and-yellow garlanded arch. On the cart, a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes and a beaded necklace is set above a garlanded deity murti with a crown, flower garlands and a white cloth. A man in an orange robe with a red shawl holds up a flame or lamp toward the murti, while a red parasol shades the scene. On the right, a man with long dark hair, orange robe and gold-beaded mala stands with palms pressed together, and a row of devotees in white clothes folds hands in prayer behind the cart. Fruit, flowers and offering plates sit on the cart's purple cloth. A corrugated-roof building stands in the background.2008-12-23Outdoor procession scene beside a dirt road in a village setting. A deity murti of a crowned figure garlanded with white flowers and marigolds sits on a cart draped with an orange cloth, with fruit baskets, a kalasha-like brass vessel and offerings placed in front. A man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a silver plate of flowers and fruit toward the cart, while women in white saris with yellow shawls stand nearby with palms pressed together, and a bearded man in white with a lanyard watches. Orange-robed sannyasi figures stand at the left edge and a crowd of onlookers fills the background, with simple tin-roofed buildings behind.2009-12-23Outdoor temple procession on a sunny day with palm trees behind. In the foreground a long-haired figure in saffron robes and a white flower garland bows with hands pressed together, while two saffron-clad men beside him hold brass trays of yellow flowers. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and orange stands near a flatbed cart draped with a striped multicolored cloth, bearing a brass oil lamp, incense smoke, a kalasha-like vessel and green mango leaves. Beside the cart a deity murti is adorned with heaped yellow and white marigold garlands, and orange and red festival flags and a decorated canopy rise on the left. A figure in orange also appears in a painted portrait at upper right. The scene suggests a procession with puja offerings.2008-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a puja at a procession float with palm trees behind. A man in orange robes with long wavy hair stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp aloft with his right hand while his palms are pressed together. Behind a table draped in orange cloth, several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with hands folded in prayer. The table holds bananas, mangoes, pineapple, coconut and other fruit, plus a small brass pot and a blue figurine. At right, a deity murti is adorned with white and yellow flower garlands, a red and gold crown and an orange-and-red cloth backdrop. A white vehicle and a small golden shrine appear in the background.2009-12-23Outdoor ritual photo beside a palm grove. A man in orange robes with long dark hair stands at left, raising a lit camphor flame toward an altar table covered with an orange cloth. Fruit offerings of bananas, apples, mangoes and a pineapple sit on brass trays, with brass vessels and flower garlands. Behind the table, a deity murti in a decorated palanquin with a crown, white and yellow flower garlands and colourful drapes is worshipped. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with folded hands in devotion, and a small golden shrine and a white van appear in the background.2009-12-23