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A photograph of a street procession on a paved stone road lined with trees and palms. A dark SUV with a red and yellow placard on its windshield moves slowly down the middle. On both sides, rows of people in white dhotis and white saris stand with raised hands and folded palms, many holding long yellow-shafted umbrellas with red, orange and green fringed canopies decorated with motifs. Drums and small bands are visible near the vehicle, and the crowd continues into the distance.

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January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A dark SUV drives slowly along a stone-paved path lined by devotees in white dhotis and shirts holding up colourful striped umbrellas with red, yellow and blue tassels. A silver trident ornament is mounted on the front bonnet, and a red placard reads the Sanskrit-style sign for the Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani in Hindi/Devanagari letters. Palm trees and green foliage frame the scene. Devotees on the left raise their hands in greeting as the vehicle passes. Several people are visible, including those with umbrellas and those lining the path.2016-01-03A black SUV drives slowly along a stone-paved path lined on both sides by devotees in white dhotis and mundus, many with hands folded in namaskar. Ceremonial golden kalasha-topped staffs and ornate multicoloured umbrellas with fringed borders stand above the procession, and gold trumpet-like horns are held by men at the right. A man in a white dhoti and an orange-red shawl walks beside the vehicle with hands pressed together. A red placard with yellow lettering is mounted on the vehicle's front, and a golden trident emblem is fixed to the bonnet. On the car's rear, a bare-chested man in white is perched holding a golden ornament. Tall trees frame the procession under bright daylight. Festival procession, ratha/vehicle procession.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03December 03 20162016-12-03A dark SUV drives slowly down a paved stone path between two long lines of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, many with yellow-trimmed cloth. Men on the left hold drums, and devotees on the right raise folded hands and hold long wind instruments. Orange and yellow flower garlands hang on the left side, and green trees and a red boundary wall frame the scene. The vehicle carries a small saffron-colored flag on its front, and its occupant is not visible.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial procession on a paved stone path lined with trees. A black SUV with a trident emblem and a red placard on its bonnet moves forward between two rows of men in white dhotis and white shirts, several with red or orange shawls. Ornate red and gold ceremonial umbrellas and a gold-framed banner line the path, and musicians play a brass horn and drums. Devotees stand along both sides, some with bare feet, reaching toward the vehicle. The scene appears to be a welcome procession with bright daylight.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A large outdoor procession on a paved path lined with greenery and a red wall. A black SUV with Tamil Nadu registration TN 25 AE 4005 leads through the crowd, with a red placard on its front bumper and a figure in white dhoti and saffron shawl standing on its side, holding the vehicle. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis, shirts and saffron clothing surround it, and several women in white saris and orange garments walk alongside. Colourful decorated ceremonial umbrellas with embroidered trim rise above the crowd, and a few boys in white dhotis walk near the car.2016-01-03