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A religious procession moves along a paved path lined with green shrubs and trees beside a red-walled compound. At the left, a decorated palanquin or ratha carries a golden deity murti under a red and gold canopy, with attendants standing near it. Many men in saffron-orange robes walk in front, some bare-chested with ash marks, alongside men and boys in white dhotis and shirts. Several people hold large colourful ceremonial umbrellas with red, yellow and green panels, and one holds a gold fringed parasol. The scene shows a temple procession moving forward in daylight.

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December 23 20082008-12-23A procession on a dirt path in front of white thatched-roof buildings, with people carrying ornate umbrellas and fans. The central figure in a saffron orange robe and long orange-and-gold beaded necklace walks forward with long dark hair and a painted forehead mark, appearing to be a person candidate by appearance, marked by long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial necklace. Around him, saffron-robed men and white-clad devotees carry a decorated palanquin and ceremonial parasols with fringed edges, and a woman in white with an orange shawl holds a fan. A deity murti is visible in the palanquin behind them.2008-12-23A procession of barefoot devotees walks along a paved road lined by a low wall and green shrubs, a pada yatra. Several umbrella-like ceremonial parasols with colourful embroidered canopies and wooden poles are carried above the group. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange sashes, walk alongside saffron-robed participants. A man in saffron clothes at centre carries a small deity murti decorated with a garland, and a woman in a white sari stands at the left edge. Several people hold red flags and bundles of flowers, and utility poles and trees appear in the background.2008-08-07A procession on a dirt path through trees and rocks. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, walk alongside saffron-robed men. Four ornate embroidered umbrellas, one red-and-gold, one multicoloured, one pale with fringe, and another ornate red-and-gold one, are carried on long poles above the group. Orange flags are held aloft at left. At centre, a man in orange robes carries a small deity murti decorated with a white garland and flower offerings. A small child in a teal shirt and pink pants stands at right. A parked silver car is visible at left.2008-08-07A street procession moves along a stone-paved path between red-walled buildings and green trees. Several saffron-robed monks walk in front, many with shaved heads, some wearing rudraksha malas and orange shawls. Behind them, white-clad men in dhotis and white shirts carry large multicoloured umbrellas with red, yellow and blue panels and tasselled fringes. At the upper left, an ornate float or palanquin with gold decorations and a deity murti is visible, with a red-cloth canopy above it. Bystanders and attendants stand along the edges of the route.2015-11-16A procession walks along a dirt path with several large ornate umbrellas in red, yellow and multicoloured fringed canopies carried overhead by men in white dhotis and yellow shawls. At the centre, a man in saffron robes and a long floral garland stands out; a candidate matching the a person description appears here, with a rudraksha-style mala and long hair, though the appearance is uncertain. Behind him, saffron-clad sannyasis carry trishul staffs, and a woman in a white sari with an orange border holds a brass tray of flowers and offerings. The setting shows a concrete wall and palm leaves.2009-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and greenery. Center, a palanquin-style ratha with an orange canopy, garlands of yellow and multicolour flowers, and a deity murti seated atop it. In front, a bald man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala carries a silver tray of flowers. Around him, saffron-clad sannyasis and white-clad devotees walk, a woman in white with an orange shawl stands at right, and ornate orange-and-red umbrella-like standards with peacock-feather emblems and trident staffs flank the group.2009-12-27August 16 20172017-08-16A procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with green trees. Four decorated ceremonial umbrellas on tall poles are carried by men in white dhotis and white shirts, two of them with gold-fringed, embroidered canopies in red, blue and white. Men in saffron/orange robes lead the group, one carrying a small deity murti garlanded with flowers. Others wear white with orange shawls, and an orange flag is carried at the front. A woman in white with an orange shawl and a few children watch from the sides.2008-08-07Outdoor procession on a paved road with a line of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, many wearing orange or red shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces. Several walkers in saffron robes lead the group; one saffron-clad man in the centre carries a small deity murti or statue wreathed in white garlands. Colourful decorated parasols with ornate embroidery and red flags with a black emblem are carried overhead. Trees and dry grassland form the backdrop, and a small child in green shorts stands at the right edge. No identifiable person is shown with confidence; the group is best described as devotees and sannyasis.2008-08-07A procession walks along a dirt path between green foliage and a white building with a green gate. Front left, a man in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl carries a decorated umbrella-style pole with a red and gold embroidered banner. Centre, a man in orange saffron robes carries a small figure, possibly a murti, adorned with a garland of white flowers, flanked by men in white dhotis with yellow shawls holding flower garlands. A striped and fringed umbrella canopy is held aloft above them. A small child in a blue shirt and green shorts walks among them. Front right, a man in white dhoti holds a long pole with another embroidered banner. Several people follow behind in white and orange attire.2008-08-07