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A crowd of devotees follows a decorated ratha procession outside a white hall with a green leafy arch over its entrance. The ornate chariot is draped with yellow and orange flower garlands, tasselled hangings and a large yellow canopy, with a mirror-patterned umbrella in front. Many people in white dhotis, white kurtas and white saris walk alongside, while others in orange and saffron garments stand near the chariot. A banner reading Anandotsava 2010 hangs on the building. Palm fronds and a blue sky complete the outdoor festival scene.

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December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A festive procession on an open dirt ground. A large yellow and orange decorated ratha, or chariot, with a striped orange canopy, tassels, bells and yellow flower garlands carries a figure seated in a red and gold garment with a crown-like headdress. Around it, a dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow and orange shawls walks and raises hands in greeting, many women in white saris with yellow borders. Orange flags are held aloft, and a banner with text stands at right. Unbuilt concrete structures and trees fill the background under a pale sky. The figure on the chariot is too small and distant to confirm appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2009-12-27A festival procession moves across open dry ground under a clear pale sky. At centre, a decorated palanquin-style ratha is strung with yellow and orange marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and gold-trimmed ornaments, with a figure seated on it wearing a red garland. A striped multicoloured parasol shades it, and a line of orange flags flies at the edges. Around it, a dense crowd of devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls walks and claps, several holding up cameras and phones. A small printed banner on a stand reads Ananda Vara 2010. A partly built concrete block stands on the left.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a decorated float with a large yellow ornate umbrella and a green-red-yellow canopy, both hung with tassels, marigold garlands and streamers. A person in an orange garment with a white flower garland sits on the float, which is wrapped in flowers and gold-coloured fabric. Dense crowd of men and women in white shirts, pastel shirts and saris lines the street; several raise their hands and one holds an orange flag. A white building with banners and a red-and-yellow signboard stands behind. a person's presence cannot be confirmed from appearance here, so the seated figure is described by role only.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor temple procession on a dusty ground under a bright sky. A large flower-decorated palanquin with a yellow and orange canopy and tasselled hangings carries a seated figure in orange robes with garlands, presented on a golden-yellow garlanded platform. Crowds surround it: men and women in white dhotis and kurtas, and devotees in saffron-orange clothing with yellow scarves, several with hands folded in greeting. Brass horns and ceremonial metalwork are visible at left. Tents and a blue-roofed structure stand behind the crowd.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27