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A festival procession at dusk moves through a crowd of devotees. At the centre, a golden ratha chariot topped with a striped canopy and a floral garland carries several seated figures in saffron and red robes beside ceremonial staffs and fans. Foreground devotees wear white shirts and dhotis, a woman in a white and beige sari with a red blouse walks with hands folded, and a man in an orange robe stands to the right. Red-brick buildings and palm trees frame the background, and a camera operator is visible near the chariot.

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February 19 20152015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19Outdoor procession at dusk with a gold ornate chariot (ratha) decorated with marigold garlands and a striped canopy topped by a cross-shaped banner. A figure seated on the chariot wears a crown and gold jewellery; an attendant in saffron/orange robes stands at the front holding a staff, and another attendant in a maroon garment stands at the rear. A large crowd of devotees surrounds the chariot, mostly in white clothes, with women in white saris with gold borders in the foreground; trishula-topped staffs and decorated poles frame the scene, with red buildings and hills behind.2015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17December 26 20102010-12-26January 01 20122012-01-01A festival procession moves along a dirt path past a painted wooden chariot (ratha) decorated with colourful cylindrical panels, garlands and an orange-draped seated figure under a canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas walk alongside, several with rudraksha malas. A man in the foreground raises a silver trident (trishul) and a woman in a yellow garment and pink shawl stands nearby. Orange and saffron flags line the route, with bunting strung between poles and a red-roofed building behind.2009-12-29A festival procession at dusk moves through a crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white. In the centre, a golden ratha-style chariot carries a deity murti adorned with garlands and a large decorated canopy in red, green and white. Two attendants stand beside the chariot holding ceremonial tridents and a ceremonial fan, and a person in saffron and red robes stands near the front. Golden tridents and a red-brick town skyline are visible in the background. Devotees in white saris and dhotis fill the foreground, many with hands raised. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance, so no identification is made.2015-02-19Outdoor evening procession at dusk with a large crowd in white clothes and yellow shawls. A golden decorated chariot with a canopy, bells and garlands of marigolds and colourful tassels is pulled forward by men in white and yellow, while an ornate blue and yellow umbrella with tassels shades the scene at right. A man in orange robes stands among the marchers. Trees and a building are visible in the background.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession moves along a dirt road past a whitewashed wall, with palm trees and a hill behind. At left, an ornate ratha or palanquin draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and multicolored tassels carries a deity murti under a decorated canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and saris walk alongside, many holding orange flags and long golden staffs topped with ornamental finials. Men in white with sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads stand near the front, and women in white and red saris walk and fold their hands in prayer. The crowd is dense, with a mix of Indian and Western participants. The palanquin appears to be in motion through the crowd.2012-01-01