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Outdoor procession at a dusty, unpaved site at dusk with a rugged hill range behind it. A large decorated ratha or chariot with a red and gold canopy and lit flame pit is pulled forward by a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, many carrying saffron flags. A large black Shivalinga stands on a raised platform in the background beside a water fountain. Men in white, a few in saffron, walk with the cart; a grey SUV and a white van are parked at the right edge, and several people in casual clothes stand at the left.

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February 16 20092009-02-16Outdoor procession on a dusty unpaved ground at dusk with a golden decorated ratha, a wheeled temple-style float with a red and gold canopy and fringed drapery, carrying a deity murti and a framed portrait. Behind the float a large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, several in saffron and orange shawls, walks in a long column. Umbrellas in red, green and yellow are held above the float, and a white banner is carried by marchers on the left. Beyond them stands a large black Shiva linga with a fountain spraying water, set in a landscaped area with rocky hills and buildings in the background.2009-02-16Elevated view of a ratha yatra procession on a dirt road at dusk, with a decorated golden chariot (ratha) draped in red and orange cloth and strung with garlands, carrying a framed portrait and an ornate canopy. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, many wearing orange or saffron shawls, walk alongside and carry white placards, with some women in saris. Behind them stands a large black Shiva lingam with water spraying from above, set against a striped white-and-red pavilion and rocky hills. The chariot's canopy holds decorative umbrellas in red and yellow. Around 100 people are visible.2009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16December 29 20072007-12-29A photograph of a procession on a dirt road across a cleared, partly developed site at dusk. A decorated red and gold palanquin with a canopy is carried at the front, followed by a long line of people in white clothing, with many saffron-orange flags raised on poles along the route. Black stone shivalingams sit on raised earth in the foreground, and palm trees, a white building and low hills stand in the background.2007-12-29December 29 20072007-12-29An aerial photograph of a dirt road construction site showing a procession walking along a sandy track between piles of grey cut stones and concrete foundations. Many people in white clothing with orange-saffron shawls walk in a long line, carrying orange flags and several white and multicoloured parasol-style umbrellas. A white SUV is parked on the left, and a few sunlit trees, distant hills and buildings sit in the background. A person in white at the front of the line holds a camera. Several saffron-robed figures walk near the centre of the group.2008-08-07A procession of roughly two dozen people walks along a dirt road through a construction site, with stacked grey paving stones and cut stone piles on both sides. Most walkers wear white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas, while several wear saffron-orange cloth and sashes. A few carry orange flags, and people under colourful striped umbrellas walk near the front. A silver SUV drives slowly in the left background, a palm-lined open area and distant hills lie beyond, and one person in white carries a camera on the right. The scene is an outdoor walking procession, not a ceremony at a shrine.2008-08-07A dusty unpaved path through a construction site runs diagonally across the frame, lined with piled grey stone blocks and a low concrete kerb. A procession of roughly two dozen people in white dhotis and white garments walks toward the camera, many wearing saffron or orange sashes and shawls. Several carry orange and saffron flags on poles, and others hold large decorated umbrellas in red, yellow and blue, plus a square ceremonial banner. A silver SUV drives along the left side of the path, and a lone man in a dark shirt stands further back. Behind the procession are concrete pipes, scattered rubble, a small pond and trees, with hills and buildings in the distance. A thin orange cord runs along the procession route.2008-08-07December 31 20052005-12-31February 16 20092009-02-16