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Street photograph of a procession in a town road with a sandy surface and scattered red paper debris. In the foreground a firecracker with a red wrapper and gold-coloured tip sends up smoke. Behind it, a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, some holding a drum, and several boys in shirts and shorts stand watching. A red motorcycle with a rider in a white shirt sits at the right beside an orange truck. Behind them an ornate gold-coloured float or chariot, decorated with carved scrollwork, carries a large framed portrait of a bearded man in a white turban and red-tinted clothing; the portrait's caption is partly legible. A man in a white shirt with an orange cloth over his shoulder stands near the float. Trees and white buildings line the background.

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Street procession in Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu. A large gold-coloured ornate ratha or float with carved arch and garland-like decorations carries a framed portrait of a man in white turban and white clothing, labelled in Tamil script. A crowd of boys and men in white shirts stands on a dusty road, with motorcycles passing on the right and an orange truck behind. A banner above reads in Tamil and English, with a portrait of a smiling woman in white clothing. Red petals and pink debris lie on the road, and a building with laundry on its roof stands at left.2006-10-15Outdoor street procession on a dusty road with scattered red petals and smoke haze. A decorated golden float or chariot carries a large framed portrait of a bearded man in white turban and white clothing, labelled in Tamil script above the arch. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk around the float, one striking a large drum, one holding a long wooden pole, and a man in an orange shawl sits on a red motorcycle. Buildings, trees and a red-and-orange lorry line the street, and a few spectators stand at the left edge.2006-10-15A street procession in a small South Indian town on a tree-lined road. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk on the road; in the foreground a man beats a red-and-gold drum, another plays a long wind instrument, and others carry a framed portrait of a bearded saffron-robed figure with a crown. Behind them a golden ratha/chariot carries a framed portrait of a figure in a white head covering, and a white flag is raised. A motorcyclist rides alongside. Palm trees and houses frame the scene.2006-10-16Sep to Nov 2006 - Kodikkan Ratha YatraOctober 20 20062006-10-20A photograph of a street procession in Tamil Nadu. A large ornate golden ratha-style float with carved floral and mythical-bird motifs dominates the frame, topped by a framed portrait of a bearded man in a white turban and white garments. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk beside the float along a palm-lined road, one gesturing with an outstretched arm, and an older man with a plaid cloth over his shoulder stands at left. A temple gateway with stone figures is visible at right. The float carries Tamil and English banners, and the vehicle bears a Tamil Nadu registration plate.2006-10-16A village street procession in Tamil Nadu with a decorated golden ratha or float carrying a large framed portrait of a bearded man in a white turban and robe, flanked by an ornate gold carved frame. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk beside it, several holding white and blue flags; one man carries a small white flag and a child in white walks alongside. A motorcycle with a rider in white passes on the left, and a thatched hut, palm trees and dusty road frame the scene. Some men wear blue badges.2006-10-16Street procession in a small town with a crowd of men and boys lining a paved road. In the foreground, drummers in blue and orange uniforms play large drums with sticks. Behind them, a decorated vehicle is hung with bunches of green bananas and coconuts. A large red banner on the left shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robes beside Tamil script. Motorbikes, a white and yellow minibus and multi-storey buildings with arched windows are visible.2014-07-01June 24 20142014-06-24 +1 copiesFebruary 02 20092009-02-02Outdoor street procession on a dirt road in a village. A gilded, ornately carved ratha (chariot) decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands stands at the centre, with framed portrait photos mounted on its sides. A man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands on the chariot platform beside garlanded deities, and another man in white clothing stands at the rear. Several people in white dhotis and shirts play a drum, while onlookers in saris, shirts and children watch from the roadside. A white building and palm trees frame the scene.2006-10-09A street procession moves through a town road in India. A decorated vehicle at the centre is covered with yellow and pink flower garlands and a large floral wreath, and is followed by many people dressed in white traditional clothes. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, while women in colourful saris and a man in a white shirt stand along the roadside. Motorbikes, a red bus and a silver SUV share the road, and electric cables cross overhead. The scene appears to be a funeral-style procession with a floral-covered vehicle.2005-11-14