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A street procession follows a decorated ratha chariot carrying a deity murti dressed in red and gold, with two figures flanking a central deity under a carved ornate canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts walk in front, many waving saffron-orange flags with a blue emblem. Shops line the road, including an Asian Paints storefront and a hardware shop, with a yellow vehicle and a striped umbrella visible nearby. A kumkum-marked devotee in a red shirt carries a white cloth bag, and some onlookers and street vendors are visible on the sides.

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A street procession in a busy Tamil Nadu town moves past yellow storefronts and signboards. At the centre, a decorated ratha with a red-draped shrine holds two deity murtis garlanded with flowers, one with a trident. Participants in white shirts and dhotis, and orange-clad women, carry tall orange flags bearing a blue emblem and an orange-and-red umbrella is raised over the procession. Many devotees walk closely behind the chariot wearing rudraksha malas. A man in a red shirt with a white shoulder bag stands near the front. Pedestrians and onlookers fill the foreground, and a bannered traffic scene continues behind.2009-01-30January 30 20092009-01-30Outdoor 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.A street procession on a tree-lined road where devotees pull a decorated ratha, a palanquin-style chariot with an ornate carved wooden canopy and a red curtain. Two large deity murti stand on the platform, garlanded with multicolour flower garlands and adorned with ornaments; one is crowned and holds a trident. A framed portrait is set on the ratha's front edge beside the figures. Several men in white dhotis and shirts and women in white saris with red borders walk alongside, many carrying saffron-orange flags on poles. A woman in orange and white walks near the front, and bunting-like decorations with red and gold tassels hang at the corners of the chariot.August 02 20092009-08-02 +1 copiesFebruary 10 20092009-02-10A street procession in a Tamil Nadu town moves past shops and signboards. At the centre, a golden ratha or palanquin carrying a deity murti is shaded by a multicoloured umbrella and surrounded by saffron flags. Men in white dhotis and shirts and men in yellow-orange clothing walk beside it, with several people in white and orange garments holding the pulling ropes and flags, while a woman in a white sari stands at the left edge. Scooters and a parked motorcycle line the road, and a man in a patterned shirt gestures at the right edge. Hoardings in Tamil and a film poster are visible on the buildings.2009-01-30A roadside procession moves along a dusty road under an overcast sky. At the centre, a wooden ratha-style chariot carved with figures and draped with orange cloth and garlands is pulled by a group of devotees. Many walkers wear white clothes and carry orange flags with blue emblems, while some carry white cloth bags. A vehicle with a decorated orange image is visible at the left edge, and trees and a utility pole line the roadside.A photograph of a street procession on a dusty road in Rajapalayam. On the left, a decorated wooden ratha (chariot) with carved pillars, golden trim and white flower garlands is pulled along; a woman in an orange sari stands on it beside a seated deity murti in green and red cloth. Walking alongside are men in white shirts and dhotis, some in striped shirts and a checked lungi, and a man in a head cloth. Orange flags and decorated umbrellas rise above the crowd, and vehicles and buildings line the roadside.2009-01-21January 20 20092009-01-20Street procession in Erode, Tamil Nadu, seen from the roadside. A golden ornate float with carved figures and framed posters stands at left. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts walk along the road, many carrying orange flags, and women wear white and cream saris with orange or yellow shawls. Shop signs, a Lions Club board and a bus are visible in the background.2009-01-31A photograph of a procession on a rural road under a cloudy sky. At the centre, a decorated wooden ratha or chariot carries a deity murti with garlands, and a framed portrait of a woman in orange is mounted on its front. Many people in white shirts walk behind and beside the ratha, several carrying orange flags. Green fields, palm trees and a hill stand in the background. No individual can be identified as a person in this image.