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Outdoor procession on a tree-lined road with a decorated palanquin or ratha canopy at the centre, its colourful umbrellas, marigold garlands and yellow floral drapery visible. Large crowd of devotees walks alongside, many in white and cream clothes, some in pink, yellow and bright saris, with men in white shirts. Orange saffron flags and ceremonial fans are carried. A man in saffron robes with a white beard at the lower right, and a man in a blue-and-white checked shirt, are visible. A red brick wall, parked SUVs and a loudspeaker on the right frame the scene under palm trees and a hill.

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Outdoor procession with a decorated palanquin or ratha carrying a deity murti, adorned with marigold garlands, orange and yellow fabric, and colourful fringed canopies on poles. Saffron flags are carried by people in the crowd. A crowd of devotees in white and bright saree or kurta clothing walks alongside. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts are visible, and a few women wear pink, teal and blue sarees. A bald-headed man in white robes walks near the center. Palm trees and a rocky hill sit behind the procession, and a parked dark SUV is visible at left.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01A 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 through an outdoor grounds with dry grass and trees. At the centre, a decorated palanquin or ratha carries a seated figure under a multicoloured canopy, surrounded by marigold garlands and yellow flower strings. Crowds of devotees walk alongside, many women in saris and men in white dhotis, some holding orange and red flags. A man in orange robes stands near the front, and a cameraman films the scene. A large rocky hill rises in the background.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt path lined with palm trees and a low hedge. At the top of the image a decorated palanquin or ratha with colourful fringed canopy and garlands is carried forward. Many devotees walk in white dhotis and white kurtas, while women wear saris in orange, pink, and green, and some carry red-orange flags and ceremonial fans. A man in a striped shirt and dark trousers stands at right near the crowd. Behind the procession are a red compound wall and a parked car. The scene conveys a temple-style festival or ratha procession.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01A procession of devotees walks along a dusty road lined with palm trees. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and an orange head wrap carries a silver tray of flowers and offerings. Behind him, men and women in white and yellow clothing walk with yellow and orange shawls. On the right, a decorated ratha/chariot with an orange canopy, garlands of marigolds and tassels is pulled forward, with a vehicle behind it and saffron flags. Several people in white and pink saris and orange sashes follow. The scene is outdoors in daylight.2009-12-27A festival procession on a dirt path with a crowd of devotees surrounding an ornate palanquin-style ratha decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, colourful fringed canopies and hanging tassels. A figure seated on the platform wears orange and red garments and a bead necklace, flanked by umbrellas in multicoloured stripes. Many women in saris and salwar kameez, some in white, walk alongside, holding orange flags. Men in white and orange robes move among them, and photographers with cameras stand at the edge. Trees, a parked silver SUV and distant hills form the background.2012-01-01