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Photograph of an outdoor ritual at a roadside shrine during a ratha yatra procession. A woman in a brown blouse and white sari, with a braid and flower in her hair, holds a silver tray of bananas, coconut pieces and flowers with incense sticks. A man in a white shirt and trousers stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, while other men in white shirts and dhotis stand nearby. On the right, a man in a white shirt wears an orange shawl and stands before a decorated shrine hung with garlands and a deity murti. Behind them stand a multicoloured umbrella with tassels and a yellow umbrella with a bird emblem. A grey building wall with the sign 'Engineering College' is visible on the left.

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September 28-29 2006 - Kodikkan Ratha YatraOutdoor street scene during a ratha procession darshan. On the right, a man in an orange-saffron shawl over white clothes stands on a golden ratha-style shrine decorated with marigold and rose garlands, performing puja before deity murtis seated in the shrine. Devotees in white saris and white dhotis with shirts stand in a line on the road; a woman in a cream sari holds a silver plate of bananas, flowers and garlands, and another in a green-bordered white sari holds flowers. A man in white shirt and dhoti stands at the right with a watch, another in white shirt and dhoti stands nearby. A multicoloured canopy umbrella with tassels and a yellow-and-green pennant with a white bird emblem appear behind them, with a partially built brick wall at left.September 28-29 2006 - Kodikkan Ratha YatraSeptember 28-29 2006 - Kodikkan Ratha YatraSeptember 28-29 2006 - Kodikkan Ratha YatraOctober 01 20062006-10-01Photograph of a street procession at a ratha yatra: a golden-roofed shrine-chariot carries two deity murtis, one adorned with garlands and a red-and-gold garment, with a red ceremonial umbrella and red-and-yellow banners with a white bird emblem flanking it. In front, a line of women in colourful saris holds the ratha's rope and a woman in yellow and white holds a red umbrella pole. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand near the chariot; an older man in white with a rudraksha mala and a gold-edged shawl receives a platter of flowers from a man in white, while another man in a yellow shirt stands at the right. Palm trees and a tiled temple tower appear in the background.A photograph of a group of devotees gathered outdoors at a temple event. Several women in white and cream saris stand in the foreground, with one woman in a green sari holding a flower garland. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at the center, facing the group and holding a small ornate object. Other men in white shirts stand behind, and a decorated festival canopy with coloured fabric and a tall ornamental frame is visible at the right.2006-10-01January 12 20072007-01-12October 01 20062006-10-01Outdoor photograph of a devotee line at a roadside procession or darshan. On the left, several women in white sarees with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside them, men in white dhotis and white shirts stand barefoot, some holding their hands together. At the right, a man in white dhoti and an orange shawl stands facing the group, holding a lit aarti lamp on a tray. Behind him is a table with a framed portrait of a man with long white hair wearing a white head covering, a red cloth and a flower garland, plus a decorated orange and red umbrella overhead. The setting is a paved road with a temple-style gateway at right.Outdoor procession scene at a street-side ratha darshan. A golden-carved shrine chariot with an ornate canopy holds deity murtis draped in white and red garments and garlands. Several red and multicoloured fringed parasols stand over it. Near the front, a man in a white dhoti and white shirt holds his palms together in front of the chariot. Rows of young women in yellow vests and cream salwar-style outfits, several with long braids, stand on both sides with palms pressed together. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand along the right, one holding a blue folder. Palm trees and a plain concrete building are behind.