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Outdoor temple procession scene in front of a floral-decorated golden ratha or palanquin canopy strung with white jasmine and orange marigold garlands. Two golden metal deity murtis stand at the centre, adorned with silver-and-gold necklaces, garlands and crowns. On the left, a man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban, with a gold-bead mala around his neck, leans in toward the deities. On the right, a cameraman in white kurta and orange shoulder cloth films with a professional video camera on his shoulder, with a second cameraman behind him. In the foreground, two men in orange and white attend the ritual, and a gold kalasha-style vessel rests near the base. Blue draped cloth hangs on the left side of the canopy. Crowd members stand in the background.

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A photograph of a gilded processional chariot (ratha) decorated with white jasmine and orange marigold garlands, carrying two deity murtis in front of a temple gopuram-lined street. A man in an orange turban and orange shawl, with a heavy gold chain necklace, walks in front of the chariot, looking downward. On the left and right, two cameramen in white kurtas with orange shawls film the procession with video cameras. Market stalls and a blue cloth hang at the side.2006-09-24Outdoor temple procession photographed from street level. A golden ornate ratha or palanquin, decorated with orange and white garlands and two red-orange flags, carries deity murtis draped in green and red garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban stands on the ratha, reaching toward the deities. Devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls crowd below with raised hands, and a cameraman in white with an orange shawl films. A gopuram tower rises behind, with market stalls and shops on the left. Crowd-heavy scene with many people visible.2006-09-24 +1 copiesOutdoor temple procession scene in a crowded street before a tall gopuram tower. A golden canopied palanquin with a deity murti dressed in garlands of white and orange flowers stands at the centre, flanked by red and blue flags on poles. A man in saffron-orange robes with an orange shawl and turban-like headwear stands at the left side of the palanquin, one hand on its frame. Beside him, a cameraman in white kurta with an orange shawl films with a large video camera. Dense crowds of men in white and light shirts fill the foreground and sides, with roadside shops and blue tarpaulin visible at left.2006-09-24A photograph of a crowd gathered around a gilded temple palanquin decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange-red marigold strings. Inside the canopy stand two ornately adorned deity murti, one draped in a bright garland and jewelled necklaces. Beside the palanquin a man in white clothes and an orange shawl holds a video camera on his shoulder, and another in white with an orange shawl stands near the front. A person in orange garments with a turban is visible inside the canopy, and a man in a blue checked shirt in the right foreground faces the procession with hands raised. Hands are raised in devotion among the people, and temple gopuram towers rise in the background.2006-09-24Outdoor procession at a Hindu temple town street. A golden ratha (chariot-like palanquin) with jasmine garlands and orange-red floral trim carries deity murti and a figure seated in the centre, under a golden canopy topped by carved figures and red flags. A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at the front lifting a white cloth over the deity. Behind him, a cameraman in white clothes with an orange shawl films the scene. Crowds fill the street, and a gopuram temple tower rises in the background beside a hillside and shopfronts with signboards.2006-09-24A photograph of an outdoor temple procession at a gold-canopied palanquin decorated with white jasmine and orange garlands, flanked by orange flags. Two deity murtis stand under the canopy, one wearing a crown-like head covering and gold necklaces. In front, a man in an orange robe with a golden shoulder cloth and an orange turban kneels or bows toward the murtis. Beside the palanquin, a man in orange robes and bare chest holds a rudraksha mala, and two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand, one holding a camera. Dense crowds in white and orange clothing press around, many with hands folded in prayer. A gopuram tower and white-and-blue festival pennants appear behind.2006-09-24A man in saffron-orange robes with gold borders stands on a raised platform at a festival procession, his hands pressed together in anjali and a broad smile on his face. He wears an orange turban and has long dark hair and a gold-toned necklace. Behind him is a gold-covered ratha or chariot shelter decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange flower strands, housing a golden deity murti with a crown and ornate jewellery, flanked by garlands in yellow, red and green. Two cameramen in white kurtas with orange stoles film from the right, and a crowd of onlookers fills the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the man is identified by the page as the subject, with the saffron robes, orange turban and long hair as cues.2006-09-24A night procession scene in a temple setting. Two young men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit cross-legged on the floor with white vibhuti on their foreheads; the man on the left has a mala around his neck and a plate of offerings in front of him, and the man on the right gazes forward. Behind them stands a gilded palanquin or ratha canopy draped with garlands of marigold and red flowers, enclosing two large metallic deity murtis seated on a throne: the figure on the left wears a turban and gold ornaments and a gold necklace, and the figure on the right wears a crown and a heavy gold necklace, with flower petals scattered at the base. Two other seated men appear partially at the edges of the frame.2006-09-24A decorated golden palanquin-style ratha is festooned with marigold and red flower garlands and colourful tassels, with a red canopy overhead. Seated on the golden throne is a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a gold crown, saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, with white markings on his forehead. A shaven-headed attendant in saffron-orange robes stands at the right holding a silver staff beside the throne. At the left, a cameraman in white kurta films the procession from the platform, and the bald heads of onlookers appear at the bottom edge.2013-02-10A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden canopy adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands, where two gilded deity murtis of a royal-looking couple wear crowns, rich necklaces and floral garlands. Two men in white dhotis, one bare-chested, stand before the murtis and pay reverence; one bends forward near the base. A third man in white with an orange shawl films the scene with a handheld video camera. Fruit, flowers, a plate of offerings and coconut halves lie on the platform in front. On the left, a framed portrait shows a smiling figure in a white turban and white clothes with a rudraksha-style necklace, though his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance. Orange flags and green foliage frame the scene.2006-11-05December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a festival procession at a golden shrine decorated with orange and white flower garlands. Two gilded deity murtis stand inside, one crowned and one wearing a yellow turban-like headdress, adorned with jewelled necklaces and marigold garlands. In front, a man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl bows low with folded hands. To the right, a standing figure in orange robes and an orange head cloth, with long dark hair, presses palms together in greeting, holding a green garland. Flower offerings and a kalasha-like vessel sit at the base of the shrine, with speakers at the left edge.2006-09-24