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A street procession gathers around an ornate golden wooden ratha or palanquin with carved pillars, orange draped cloth and a deity murti visible inside, decorated with flower garlands and a striped kalasha-like ornament. A large multicoloured umbrella stands beside it. Many devotees crowd the roadside: women in saffron, red, green, purple and blue saris, men in white dhotis and shirts, and a man in an orange shawl near the cart. Orange flags are held aloft along the route, and a green signboard with Tamil script stands at right.

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A street procession on a road lined with trees and palms. On an ornate wooden temple chariot decorated with orange cloth and flower garlands stands a deity murti flanked by carved lions. A man in a saffron-orange robe stands beside the chariot holding a ritual vessel and lamp. A large multicoloured umbrella shades the chariot. Crowds of devotees, many in white and some in saffron, hold orange flags with blue emblems. A shop sign with a green logo and Tamil script is visible at right.2009-01-20January 20 20092009-01-20A street procession passes a richly carved golden ratha, a decorated chariot, with red and green draped cloth, orange flags, a colourful hanging ornament and an umbrella overhead. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk beside it, and rows of devotees in orange, red and yellow saris and robes line the road. A cameraman in an orange robe films from the right foreground. Printed photo panels on the chariot's side and a large portrait banner on the right show a bald man in white and other figures. Trees and a thatched hut frame the scene.2009-01-20Outdoor street procession at dusk. A golden ratha-style float carries a red-robed deity murti with gold crown and green blouse, decorated with garlands and a red cloth backdrop. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, some wearing orange saffron shawls and one in orange sannyasi-style clothing. A large multicoloured parasol with tassels shades the procession, and orange-red flags are carried. Spectators stand in the foreground and a yellow bus is parked behind.2009-01-20December 29 20072007-12-29January 20 20092009-01-20Outdoor procession crowd at dusk among palm trees. Many people in white clothing and orange-saffron garments press around a decorated palanquin-style float draped in marigold and white garlands. Foreground devotees hold tall orange flags and golden staffs topped with a trident and a ceremonial finial. One man in an orange robe with long dark hair stands at left, shown from behind. Several women wear white or orange saris, and some raise folded hands in devotion. Multicoloured umbrellas and bunting frame the scene.2007-12-29December 30th 20072007-12-30 +1 copiesJuly 15 20112011-07-15Outdoor festival procession on a paved ground under trees, with a decorated chariot (ratha) at right covered in garlands, tassels and a golden canopy, with a deity murti visible within its framed shrine. A crowd of devotees in saris, salwar and white dhotis lines the route, several men in white dhotis and shirts, one in a yellow shirt and one in orange. Strings of paper decorations hang overhead. At left, a large painted portrait of a man with a crown-like orange head wrap, garlanded and wearing ornate necklaces, is displayed on a banner. Some people hold bags and umbrellas.2013-01-06Outdoor photograph of a procession on a paved road in daylight under a cloudy sky. A gilded wooden ratha chariot with carved panels and hanging garlands carries a deity murti, with orange flags on poles. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris walk alongside, some in orange and saffron garments. Roadside buildings, a utility pole and trees line the street.Outdoor street procession in a South Indian town. A gilded wooden ratha/chariot with carved lion figures, garlands of marigolds and white jasmine, and a green-and-red painted deity figure on the left is being pulled along the road. Women in cream and yellow saris and men in white dhotis and white shirts walk alongside, some holding white placards and orange flags, while others carry colourful striped and umbrella-like decorations. Women in the foreground bend to offer flowers and lamps at the chariot base. A parked bus and a yellow truck line the street beside shops and multi-storey buildings.2009-01-21