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Outdoor procession of devotees in white and saffron moving past a decorated ratha or palanquin. Several colourful parasols with dove-motif panels, in red, yellow, blue and green, are held aloft over the crowd. Devotees carry orange flags, and a large crowd of mostly white-clad men and women with dark hair surrounds the vehicle. Marigold and mango-leaf garlands hang from its top, and the vehicle has red and orange drapery and tassels. Trees and a clear sky are in the background.

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Outdoor procession with a large colourfully painted ratha or chariot-like palanquin on the right, its pillars decorated with blue, red, yellow and white bird motifs, floral patterns and yellow fringed canopy draped with white and yellow garlands. Two colourful umbrellas with tasselled edges stand in the middle, and orange flags rise behind the crowd. Many devotees in white and orange clothing gather along the roadside beneath a large green tree and clear blue sky. The scene reads as a temple procession. a person's presence is not established by visible appearance.2009-12-29A crowd of devotees in white clothes gathers under large colourful ceremonial umbrellas during a festival procession outdoors. The canopies are red, yellow, green and blue with gold embroidery, blue bird motifs and fringed tassels, and golden-trimmed embroidered banners stand beside them. Many people in white kurtas and saris press close, some in orange shawls or red and orange garments, and a woman with red-dyed hair stands at left. Behind the umbrellas, a few figures in white stand on open ground under a clear sky with trees and buildings beyond, and red flags are visible. A tall white-robed figure stands further back in the distance.2008-12-29A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path beside a terracotta-coloured wall and green trees under a bright sky. A richly decorated palanquin with a golden canopy, tassels and garlands carries a seated figure in red and white cloth, with a white chamara fan at its side. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in yellow and orange, walk alongside, many raising arms or holding red-and-saffron flags on poles. Multicoloured parasols with peacock-and-lotus motifs shelter the procession. Several people are visible, lending a festive, devotional atmosphere to the scene.2010-12-22A crowded outdoor procession on a sunny day under a clear blue sky. Several large ceremonial umbrellas dominate the frame, colourful with red, yellow, blue and green panels decorated with gold embroidered leaf motifs and white bird emblems, and fringed with tassels. Many people in white clothing walk closely together, including men in white shirts and women in white saris and dresses. Orange flags and orange-clad attendants appear at left and in the background, along with yellow and white balloons at the left edge. A utility pole and small buildings line the street behind the crowd.2008-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29A dense outdoor procession on a dusty road under a clear blue sky. Several large ornamental parasols with red, yellow and multicoloured panels and tassels are raised above the crowd. Behind them a decorated palanquin or float is strung with yellow, orange, green and blue balloons, with flags in saffron and red fluttering nearby. Many devotees surround it, mostly women and girls in white garments with orange or saffron borders and shawls, some wearing flower garlands. A man in white shirt and a man in a lilac shirt stand among them. Small signs and banners line the background, and the scene is a festival procession during the Jayanti Brahmotsavam celebrations.2008-12-29A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt path beside a wire fence under hazy daylight. Ornate multicoloured parasols with tassels and peacock-style motifs are carried aloft, and tall orange flags flutter on poles. Many devotees in white clothes walk closely together, with some wearing orange or saffron garments. Colourful balloons in pink, blue and yellow are tied to the parasol frames, and a decorated ceremonial canopy with red fabric stands at left. The crowd is dense, with people filling the foreground and background.2008-12-29Outdoor procession at a temple-like compound beside a terracotta wall. An ornate golden palanquin or ratha, decorated with marigold garlands, flower strings and a large white fan-shaped yak-tail ornament, carries a seated figure under a tall gold-topped umbrella. Several decorated parasols in multicoloured fabric with a blue-and-white emblem shelter the procession. Devotees fill the foreground, many in white dhotis and saris with orange and yellow garments; several hold saffron-orange flags on poles. Palm trees and green foliage frame the background.2010-12-22December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29December 23 20082008-12-23