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Night procession on a dirt ground lit dimly, with a decorated palanquin or ratha topped by an ornate canopy and a deity murti at the upper left. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, carry tall golden staffs and trident-like poles, one raising a staff overhead. Children and onlookers stand at the left edge in bright clothes, and purple powder is scattered on the ground. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance; the figures are devotees and attendants in ritual white with orange shawls.

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Night procession on an open dirt ground. At left a decorated ratha or palanquin under a striped canopy holds a deity murti draped in red and gold. Several men in white dhotis and orange-robed sadhus walk forward carrying ceremonial tridents, a peacock-feather fan, and a round fan, while a line of devotees in white clothes and orange shawls stands behind. A few children in pink and yellow watch from the left. Many more people in white are gathered at right, with a smaller decorated palanquin in the distance.2010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11Night procession outdoors under a large tent canopy with pink and white draping. Five men in ritual dress carry long silver-tipped trident-like poles on their shoulders, moving across sandy ground. Two wear dark red dhotis with gold borders, one wears orange, one wears white with a gold-bordered cloth, and one wears white with gold edging. Behind them, an ornate gold palanquin with a red canopy and a silver-covered platform carries deity murti, with a figure seated in white on the silver section. A rope runs across the frame. Other people in white stand along the sides.2016-01-02Night outdoor procession on a dirt ground lit by a few lamps. Several men in white dhotis and kurta-style shirts carry ceremonial staffs, a tall pole with a flag, and a gold-coloured ritual pot or vessel raised overhead. A figure in saffron-orange clothing and a tall ornamented headdress stands at left among the crowd. A young boy in an orange vest walks in the foreground, and small children and adults in white and orange line the sides. A decorated palanquin or shrine with floral garlands and lights sits at the upper left, and a canopy with red and yellow trim appears at right. Purple powder marks the ground in the foreground. Nearby devotees stand with hands together.2010-11-11Night outdoor procession on a dirt ground lit by a few lamps. A palanquin-style canopy with a striped multicolour top and tassels is carried overhead, sheltering a decorated deity murti with a red and gold backdrop and garlands. Men in white dhotis and shirts carry tall silver trident staffs and a ceremonial mace, and one man in a white dhoti stands bare-chested on the right. A saffron-robed sannyasi walks among them, and a man wears a white cap. A crowd of children and adults, including girls in pink and orange dresses and a boy in a green shirt, watches and gathers around the procession. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable.2010-11-11Night procession on bare dry ground lit by dim lights. A decorated palanquin with a colourful striped canopy and a red-and-gold draped carriage is carried forward at the centre. A man in an orange shawl over white clothes stands near the palanquin with a tall conical headdress. Many devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange or saffron shawls, walk alongside holding long ceremonial staffs topped with brass ornaments and a trident. Women in white and yellow saris and garlands follow on the right, with some clapping or holding brass items.2010-11-11A night-time procession at an outdoor ground, lit dimly, with a crowd of devotees dressed in white dhotis and white shirts. In the centre, a man in white holds up a pair of golden trident-tipped staffs (tridents) while another man in white walks ahead. Two men on the right carry tall poles topped with bright orange-red flags, and a man on the far right holds a staff with a small ornamental finial. A young girl in a pink dress and other children stand among the crowd, and several devotees have their hands folded in namaste. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in appearance, so the identity is left uncertain.2010-11-11Night procession on an open dirt ground lit by strings of coloured lights. Many men walk in a line carrying tall silver and gold staffs, one with a trident-like top, and a spear-like staff. Most wear white dhotis and white shirts with gold borders; several in front wear saffron-orange and maroon robes with gold borders, rudraksha malas, and white sacred ash on their foreheads. Some raise arms in celebration. Devotees fill the background, and a glowing orange sign with Kannada-style lettering is visible.2016-01-02Night procession on a dirt ground with many men in white dhotis and shirts carrying ceremonial staffs topped with tridents and ornate gold finials. A decorated palanquin or ratha with a deity murti garlanded in red and flowers sits under a multicoloured fringed canopy at top right. A woman in white with a brown shawl walks among the procession. Onlookers including children in orange, green and yellow stand at left in the darkness.2010-11-11A night procession of men in traditional Tamil temple dress walks across an open sandy ground lit by strings of coloured lights in red, green and blue. Many wear white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts, while several in front wear rust-red and saffron cloth. The men hold tall silver staffs and a large golden trident, and some raise their arms and smile as they march. Devotees in white stand on the left side, and a man on the far right wears an orange-red garment with a rudraksha mala. The scene suggests a festival or devotional parade.2016-01-02 +1 copiesNovember 11 20102010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11