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Night procession at a temple-like compound with a decorated ratha, a cart draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers, carrying a deity murti under a canopy of colourful woven banners with floral and bird motifs. A woman in a red-orange sari stands at the cart's side holding a lit oil lamp aloft on a brass plate, with a flaming torch nearby. A man in an orange cloth and a decorated headpiece with palms pressed together stands beside a tall umbrella-like standard, and other onlookers in white are behind them. Petals scatter on the ground and a red wooden cart shaft lies in the foreground.

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December 05 20112011-12-05 +1 copiesNight procession on a dirt road. A tractor decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands leads a float draped with colourful striped cloth bands; a large illuminated deity murti with a golden crown sits at the front. A figure in saffron clothing stands on the float. Two torch-bearers hold flaming torches: one at left in a saffron-orange garment and one at right holding a pennant-topped flame. Women in yellow and orange saris and a man in an orange hooded top stand along the road, and a bare-chested man in saffron cloth with a red-and-white garment walks in the foreground. A photographer with a camera is visible behind the float.2011-12-05December 05 20112011-12-05 +1 copiesA night procession at a temple-style hall with a red-and-white steel structure overhead. A man in an orange-red silk robe with bare shoulders stands at center, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame and bowing with palms pressed together, facing a decorated palanquin or ratha. The palanquin is draped in red cloth, yellow and white marigold garlands, and panels with floral and bird motifs, with banana plant leaves on either side. On a table in front sit brass plates, a small rock, and garland-covered offerings. To the left, a man in orange robes holds a tall orange-and-gold ceremonial standard with a bird emblem, and a man in a grey-patterned shirt and white dhoti stands nearby. Other orange-robed devotees and onlookers in white are behind, with torches flaring in the background.2011-12-05Night outdoor puja at a decorated golden ratha-style cart. A deity murti stands under a gold arch with yellow and red flower garlands, with a small metal lamp and offering plates in front. A white-clad priest with bare upper body and a white shawl pours or offers something at the murti. Beside him, a tall priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and a cap with blue patterned trim stands in front of the cart, and a woman in orange sari and maroon blouse assists with offerings. Two women in white and a figure in a grey top stand to the left holding plates of flowers and leaves, and several hands reach in from the right. A golden ganesha relief decorates the cart's side, and a decorated red and gold canopy hangs above.2011-12-12A night procession on a decorated float or ratha, its platform draped with white and orange marigold garlands and yellow fringe. Lamps and tall ornamented poles glow above it. Two men in orange and saffron cloth stand on the float: one, bare-chested with a saffron shawl, holds a ceremonial implement, and another in white stands beside him. Behind them, a tractor-like vehicle is hung with garlands. Along the sides, devotees in white dhotis and orange or maroon saris stand watching, some with folded hands. The scene is lit by bright lights against a dark blue tent backdrop.2016-01-03Night photo of a decorated ratha-style palanquin under a open-sided pavilion hung with colourful festoons and tassels. Inside the shrine a deity murti is garlanded with flowers and dressed in a blue cloth. A man in an orange cloth holds up a lamp or aarti flame before the murti. Devotees stand around in white dhotis and white saris, several in orange and pink, hands folded in anjali. A young man in white with a tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala stands in the front left with palms pressed together. Brass vessels sit on the platform beside the offerings.2010-11-19Night procession scene under a corrugated roof at what appears to be an open temple courtyard. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes and a decorated white-and-blue patterned cap holds a lit lamp toward an ornate, flower-garlanded palanquin or ratha bearing a deity murti decked in yellow, red, green and white garlands. Offerings including fruit, flowers and books sit on a brass-fitted cart. A second man in orange stands at left, several white-clad devotees and cameramen stand behind, and a red-and-green canopy umbrella appears at the left edge. A sign partly reading 'Shiva Temple' is visible behind. Ritual aarti being performed during a procession.2011-12-24Night photograph of a procession at an open-sided temple hall with a corrugated roof. In the foreground a priest in saffron-orange dhoti and a white and patterned tall cap holds a lit oil lamp flame toward a decorated deity murti on a wheeled cart. The murti is draped in garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers and sits within a gold halo, with a magenta cloth beneath it. Offerings on plates, books and a small cash box lie on the cart. A man in orange garments at left has his hands folded. Behind, men in white dhotis and a bare-chested man watch, some holding cameras. A red and multicoloured umbrella stands at left, and a partially visible sign reads Chandikeshwara Temple.2011-12-24September 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesNight procession scene on a street. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-and-wood wheeled cart beneath a tall ornate canopy decorated with yellow, red and green flower garlands and a golden crown-like top. Before the figure are offerings, a lit oil lamp and brass plates. Several women stand in a line along the cart's side with palms pressed together in prayer; some wear saffron and red saris, others white or cream tops with red-orange shawls. A bright street lamp lights a red brick building behind them. The seated figure appears to be a ceremonial priest or sannyasi performing a puja on the chariot.2011-12-24December 05 20112011-12-05