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A photograph of an outdoor ritual stage in front of a multi-storey building with pale walls. A decorated golden-canopied palanquin or ratha stands on a raised platform, with a deity murti and a small image set beneath an ornate golden canopy. Several people in white and light clothing sit or stand around the platform, some on the ground in front, while a large white-and-blue structure and a banner-like panel appear at the left edge.

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October 01 20062006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01A photograph of a decorated ratha (chariot) procession on a paved road, with a palanquin-style ratha carrying a deity murti under a canopy. Several men in white shirts and dhotis walk alongside and push or guide the ratha, while onlookers stand at the roadside under trees. A small ornate deity figure is seated on the tiered platform, surrounded by flower garlands and ornamental drapes.2006-10-01A photograph of a temple procession on a street. A decorated ratha (chariot) with floral garlands and a red-and-gold canopy is pulled forward, with deity images visible on the chariot. Along both sides, women in white and cream saris with gold borders walk beside it, and a few men in white shirts and dhotis stand among them. A man in white is on the left edge near a parked vehicle. Several green and gold decorated items and banners line the scene. Sunlight falls on the road and buildings behind the procession.2006-10-01A chariot procession at dusk moves along a paved street toward a temple gopuram lit with warm lights. Devotees in pink, peach and white saris and white dhotis walk alongside a decorated ratha carrying deity murti under a canopy. Several people walk in front holding ceremonial items, and a figure in white stands near the front of the group. Buildings with white facades line the street behind the procession.2006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01A photograph of an outdoor temple procession under a canopy of leaves and tall palm-like trees. A decorated ratha or palanquin with a canopy and golden fittings is being pulled or carried forward. Many devotees stand and walk along the road, some in white and light clothes, and a line of people is gathered at the front. A large banner or sign is visible on the right side with text. Among the crowd, a person in saffron-coloured clothing stands near the front. The scene is bright and crowded with people in street clothes and white ritual dress.2006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01Outdoor festival photograph of a decorated ratha procession. A richly ornamented, floral-draped chariot stands in the centre with a deity murti visible inside its shrine, flanked by large round umbrellas with blue and gold panels. Two framed portraits are mounted on the ratha. In front, a group of about nine adults in white and cream sarees and white shirts stand together, several holding flower garlands and bouquets. The setting is open ground with trees behind.2006-10-01A photograph of a street procession outside a building with a low white boundary wall bearing a sign reading Sri Abhayambigai Hospital... (partially visible). A decorated ratha/chariot with a golden canopy and a red-draped deity murti is pulled along the road, and a crowd of devotees in white and red clothes walks beside it, some in dhoti and saree. A white van is parked at left and tall trees line the street.2006-10-01