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Outdoor procession scene in daylight under trees. A large, ornate golden ratha or chariot with red and white decorations stands at center, with a figure in orange/saffron robes seated or standing on it near a tall decorated pillar. On the right, a man in white dhoti near the chariot appears to be tending it. A dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis, white shirts and white caps, some with orange and red sashes, stands in the foreground on a roadway. A temple-style roof with red and orange decorations is visible behind the chariot.

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October 01 20062006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01February 13 20092009-02-13Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva DevalayaOctober 15 20112011-10-15October 01 20062006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01Outdoor procession on a roadside at Navalur Kuttapattu, Tamil Nadu. A large ornate wooden ratha (chariot) with carved pillars and a shrine-like canopy carries deity figures, with a seated figure in orange clothing beside it. Around a dozen men in white dhotis and white shirts walk alongside, several holding white and green flags on poles. Dense green trees and utility lines stand behind, and a white-painted curb runs along the road.2006-10-19February 13 20092009-02-13February 13 20092009-02-13Outdoor temple or ashram scene during a procession or ritual. A saffron-clad figure with long dark hair stands at right in an orange garment, holding a ceremonial object near a decorated altar or ratha-like structure with garlands and a framed portrait on a stand. Several women in white saris with folded hands and a row of men in white dhotis and shirts stand in front, with a man in a white dhoti leaning forward to offer something. A yellow and orange canopy with a bird motif and a floral garland overhead. The scene suggests a devotional ceremony with people standing in reverent postures.2006-10-01July 15 20112011-07-15