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A procession on a dirt path beside a reddish wall and dark trees. Several men in white dhotis and white shawls with maroon-red borders pull red ropes attached to a golden ratha chariot decorated with magenta and white flower garlands and multicoloured tassels. Men have sandalwood or vibhuti markings on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. A woman in white clothing with folded hands stands at the left edge. Behind the chariot, more devotees in white walk along.

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December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20A temple procession on a dirt road, with a golden palanquin or ratha decorated with colourful tassels, bells, a gold canopy and white and pink flower garlands being carried. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts with maroon-bordered cloth, some with tilak on their foreheads and rudraksha malas, pull or steady the carrying cloths and poles. Red flags are visible at the right, and a crowd of people stands behind in the background near a red-walled building and a green-roofed structure. No single person can be identified as the central figure on the palanquin, and the occupant is not visible.2010-12-20Outdoor procession at dusk on a dirt path beside a red wall. A large gilded palanquin or ratha, decorated with colourful tassels, flower garlands and a peacock-like finial, is carried on the shoulders of men in white dhotis and white shirts with red-bordered cloths and garlands. Behind them, devotees in white and orange-red saffron robes walk, and red flags are visible. Several men at the front wear shaved heads and bare chests with rudraksha-style beads, carrying the poles. No individual is clearly identifiable as a specific figure.2010-12-20December 15 20112011-12-15December 20 20102010-12-20A festival procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees. Several men in white dhotis with red-bordered cloth and garlands carry a golden palanquin-style ratha on red poles wrapped in cloth. The ratha is decorated with a golden finial, multicoloured tassels in green, pink and white, and marigold-style garlands. Behind them, women in saffron and orange saris and white clothing walk among devotees, and red flags flutter on bamboo poles at left. Some people in white and yellow stand at right.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 29 20092009-12-29December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 20 20102010-12-20