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A large group of men and some women in white dhotis, white shirts and white sarees walk along a paved rural road during a ratha yatra procession at dusk. Many carry orange-saffron flags on poles, and several wear light blue printed shirts. Ahead, a decorated chariot (ratha) with orange, red and yellow ornamentation and a glowing lamp is pulled forward.

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Elevated view of a procession on a paved rural road lined with young saplings and a low concrete kerb, under a pale evening sky with utility poles. In the foreground a long line of people in white clothing, many holding saffron-orange flags, walks toward the right. Further ahead, a decorated ratha chariot draped in saffron and orange fabric with red floral garlands and a canopy stands among devotees in white. Several people in white kurta or sari carry orange flags along the road.2009-02-16Aerial view of a procession on a paved road lined with young saplings and dry scrubland, with utility poles along the edge. Dozens of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts walk in two columns, many holding orange-saffron flags on poles. Ahead at the right, an ornately decorated orange and gold ratha or chariot with canopy and banners leads a crowd also dressed mostly in white, with some in orange. The sky is hazy at dusk.2009-02-16A procession on a paved rural road at dusk walks toward an ornate red-and-gold ratha chariot in the distance. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing white caps, walk in a crowd with saffron-orange flags carried at the front and along the left edge. A man in the foreground wears a white T-shirt with a blue logo and holds a camera. Power poles, dry scrubland and a parked silver car line the roadside under a pale pink-orange sky.2009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16A photograph of a procession on a dirt road across open, partly cleared land at dusk. Many people in white clothing walk in a long column, many carrying tall orange-red flags on poles. On the left, a decorated red and gold palanquin or ratha with a canopy is carried by a group of white-clad bearers. Palm trees, scattered trees and a few distant buildings frame the scene, and in the foreground stone slabs and small black stone pillars lie on the bare ground.2007-12-29A procession of devotees walks along an unpaved dirt road at dusk, led by tall poles carrying saffron-orange flags with a round emblem. Many people wear white ritual clothing: men in white kurtas and dhotis, women in white saris and salwar kameez, and some in pastel tones. Decorative umbrellas and ceremonial standards are visible among the flags. Open ground, low buildings and hills stand in the background, and power lines run overhead.2007-12-29A photograph of a long outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road with a dry scrubby hillside behind it. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts walk in a long line stretching into the distance, with parked white cars along the roadside. In the near group, several men in white carry flags and a canopy, while one man in an orange shawl walks among them. Two large round drums or circular fans with red and gold bands are carried in front, and a decorated banner with fringed red and white trim is held aloft on the right. A few bystanders in shirts and trousers stand watching at the left edge. Thatched roof houses and trees sit on the horizon under an overcast sky.2005-03-08February 16 20092009-02-16Aerial view of a padayatra procession moving along a paved rural road lined with palm trees, scrub and a low wall with iron gate. Dozens of participants in plain white clothing walk in a long column, many holding saffron-orange flags on poles. Near the front, a few men in white carry a banner. Further back, a truck with a blue cab and a crowd of white-clad marchers follow. A single white-clad man in a yellow-trimmed shawl walks alone on the verge at right, with an orange sash visible. Hills and tall palms appear in the background.2010-07-24A procession on a dirt path at dusk, with a crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white kurtas, dhotis and white saris moving along the road. Several orange and red flags are raised on poles above the crowd. Behind them stand decorated open-sided canopies and a palanquin-like structure with orange and yellow fabric, and a small stage with speakers. Dry grass and trees frame the field under a hazy sky. Many people carry flowers or small items. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues.2005-01-01A large procession of devotees walks along a dirt road beside a fence and a low wall under a clear hazy sky. Many men in white kurtas and dhotis, some wearing white shirts and lanyard badges, carry long poles with saffron and orange flags bearing a blue emblem. Others hold yellow and red cloth banners. A few women in saris walk among them, and a figure in a dark outfit holds a drum. Ahead, a yellow three-wheeled auto-rickshaw decorated with orange flags and a framed portrait carries a religious display. Umbrellas and a red-and-white canopy are visible in the background, and a tree stands at the top left.2008-12-29