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A large crowd follows a decorated ratha procession along a dirt path past orange-roofed ashram buildings. The crowd is mostly dressed in white, including men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white saris, with some in yellow, pink and red saris. Red and orange flags line the route, and the ornate float is topped with a canopy and umbrellas in red, green and yellow. A man in white leads near the front, while devotees bend low and carry bags. Hazy sky and palm trees sit in the background.

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December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road under a hazy sky, with a large crowd of devotees walking behind an ornate decorated chariot. The chariot, or ratha, is topped by an orange canopy with gold and yellow drapery and flower garlands, with a small figure visible inside. Many participants wear white dhotis and shirts, while women wear saris in yellow, pink and green. Several men at the front carry ceremonial golden fans and a tall golden staff, and one man in orange robes walks near the left edge. Some people hold their hands in anjali mudra, and others carry cloth bags. A camera operator films from the right, and a tour bus and loudspeakers stand in the background among trees and buildings. The crowd numbers well over twenty people.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A large crowd of devotees walks in procession along a dirt path beside an orange-walled building, carrying many saffron and red flags on tall poles. Most men wear white dhotis and shirts with lanyards, and some women wear pale saris and salwar kameez. At the centre a decorated palanquin or ratha is carried forward, with red-and-orange umbrellas, garlands and flowers, and a figure seated on it in orange and gold. Behind, a truck with a loudspeaker and red balloons trails the procession. Unfinished concrete buildings, water tanks and a few parked cars fill the background, and a man in white stands on the upper floor of a building at top left.2009-12-25December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 20 20102010-12-20December 27 20092009-12-27A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road in daylight, with a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing. Many people wear white kurtas and dhotis, and some have rudraksha malas around their necks. Ornate multicoloured umbrellas and orange flags on poles are carried above the crowd, and a decorated vehicle with a white and red structure and balloons is at the centre. Women in saris and children in bright dresses walk among the marchers. Water tanks and low buildings sit in the background under a clear sky.2008-12-29Outdoor procession on a dusty ground under a clear sky. At center, a richly decorated ratha/palanquin with a large orange-and-gold canopy, yellow marigold garlands, and colourful tassels is carried forward. A figure seated on the platform wears orange and red garments and a crown-like headdress. Around it, many devotees in white clothing and yellow or orange shawls walk with the procession, some holding long poles and fans. Some attendants wear lanyards and blue-striped uniforms appear at the right edge. Tents and structures stand in the background.2009-12-27A festival procession moves along a dirt path through a rural compound. A golden ratha-style palanquin with a tall gilded top, fringed canopy and floral decorations is carried ahead, shaded by colourful striped parasols. Many devotees in white kurtas and dhotis and white and cream saris walk closely together, several holding orange-red flags on poles. Some women wear blue and yellow saris, and a few people carry garlanded items. Green foliage and purple flowers border the path, with a red-roofed building and hills behind. Some white-clad participants wear beaded necklaces. The scene shows a ritual procession with a decorated chariot.2010-12-22