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A festival procession in a sunlit courtyard. In the foreground, young men in white kurtas and orange-and-yellow sashes raise their arms and clap or wave, several with bangles and watches visible. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and cream clothing with yellow and orange shawls moves through the procession. At the left edge, a tall decorated ratha or palanquin is hung with marigold garlands and colourful tassels, and a sign on a building wall shows partial text. Saffron and yellow accents stand out against the white clothing.

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A photograph of a festival procession with devotees in white kurtas and dhotis wearing yellow and orange sashes. Several men raise their arms near a decorated ratha chariot draped with orange and yellow marigold garlands. Other devotees stand with folded hands in the crowd, some smiling, while women in cream and yellow saris stand behind them. The scene is outdoors on a dusty road during the procession.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A crowded outdoor procession on dusty ground in front of a long white tent with orange flags and banners. Many people in white clothing with yellow and orange shawls crowd together, some with raised hands and some holding garlands and marigold flowers. A man in front has a shaved head and wears an orange shawl over white. Several volunteers in white with yellow scarves and lanyards stand nearby, and a man at right in white holds a camera. A bus is visible at the right edge.2009-12-27Outdoor festival procession with a crowd of devotees dancing and raising their arms near a decorated vehicle with bunting and a yellow-striped canopy. A smiling figure in the centre wears a white floral garland, orange saffron cloth, and beaded necklaces, with his hands raised. Around him men in white kurtas with orange shawls and women in orange and white saris move energetically, some with hands above their heads. Foreground figures include a woman with a blonde ponytail in a white patterned top and yellow scarf, and dark-haired people seen from behind. Festive flags and a tall decorated pole stand in the background.2008-01-01Outdoor procession on a dusty ground with a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, many wearing yellow and orange shawls and sashes. A bald man in the centre wears a white outfit and yellow garland. Ceremonial items are carried: a multicoloured umbrella canopy, a gold trident, gold fans and a decorated gold standard. Orange-robed figures walk among the crowd, and a tall decorated palanquin or chariot pole with coloured tassels rises at right. Buildings, trees and a white van stand in the background.2009-12-27A crowd of devotees in white clothes, many with orange sashes, raises their hands and claps during an outdoor procession. A man at the upper left holds a lit brass lamp or kalasha aloft. Several people wear orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads, and a bystander in a white shirt with glasses claps at right. Brightly coloured umbrellas and banners appear at the top of the frame, and the ground is dusty red earth.2008-12-29A crowd of devotees in white clothing with orange shawls and garlands gathers outdoors on dusty ground during a procession. Many people raise their arms and hands, and some hold wooden flutes or long sticks. Above them, large orange and yellow decorative banners hang from poles, and a pale-cream bordered sash is worn by a man in the foreground. A young man in a white t-shirt with a colourful logo stands at the left edge. The scene appears to be a festival procession with devotees celebrating.2008-12-29December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor temple procession with devotees dancing joyfully beside a richly decorated ratha chariot covered in yellow and orange marigold garlands, bells, and colourful tassels. In the foreground, two men in white kurtas with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas raise their arms and dance, one smiling and wearing glasses. A man in saffron-orange robes stands at right, and a crowd of white-clad devotees, many in yellow shawls, fills the background in front of an orange-brick building. Decorative umbrellas with red and gold panels are visible at upper right.2009-12-27Outdoor festival procession on dusty ground with a crowd of devotees. Men in white shirts and dhotis wear orange shawls and stoles, while a man in white holds a tall brass ornamental staff topped with a golden finial and a bundle of greenery aloft. Behind them, ornate orange and yellow decorated ceremonial banners and umbrellas rise above the crowd, and a white horse with decorations stands at left. Many people in white and colourful saris and kurtas raise their hands and smile, with a few children visible among the onlookers. Some men wear orange kerchiefs and a man in a pale yellow shirt stands centre front. The scene reads as a festival procession or ratha-style parade.2008-12-29A photograph of a large outdoor celebration under a white tent with colourful pillars at the top edge. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair and swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange wrap and bare shoulders, facing a joyful crowd. Around them, young men in cream and gold kurtas with orange shawls raise hands and cheer, and young women in white and red saris with orange sashes and beaded necklaces clap and shout. Behind them, a gilded throne-like chair is visible among many devotees in white and orange, with a bald man in orange in the lower foreground. a person cues: long swept-back hair and saffron wrap; he is standing among the crowd near a gilded seat, presumed to be a throne. Crowd of many people visible in the background.2008-01-01Outdoor festival dancing in a crowd of men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis. In the centre, a man with long dark flowing hair and arms raised dances energetically, wearing a white garment with a red edge. To the left, a smiling man wears a white shirt and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a saffron-orange cloth is worn over shoulders, and a colourful embroidered umbrella with fringe and an orange flag stand near a red-roofed building under a bright blue sky. Several other men in white and orange clothing join the dancing crowd.2007-12-25