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A large outdoor procession of devotees dressed mostly in white moves along a paved road lined with palm trees. At the top left a golden ceremonial umbrella-shaped standard stands beside a decorated ratha-style float with a canopy, garlands and bright panels. Saffron-orange flags on tall poles rise through the crowd. Many men and women in white dhotis, saris and shawls walk closely together, some carrying pooja items and brass drums, while onlookers in red and yellow saris and striped shirts watch from the sides. Several participants wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and identification badges. The figure at centre in a white dhoti with an orange shawl is a devotee rather than a visible candidate for the a person role.

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December 30 20072007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 30 20072007-12-30A large crowd of devotees in white clothes gathers outdoors beside a palm-lined road during a procession. Foreground women with folded hands wear white saris with coloured borders, one with a red-and-gold border and rudraksha beads; a woman in orange and white saris carries a brass vessel. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk with long wooden poles, and a drummer in a checked shirt and yellow dhoti plays a drum on the right. Behind them stands a decorated chariot with colourful garlands and flower-covered canopy, and orange flags are visible on the left. Many participants wear white and some wear saffron stoles.2007-12-30A large outdoor procession of devotees moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees. In the upper left, a decorated chariot or palanquin with a red canopy, floral garlands and a deity murti is surrounded by flags and tall poles. Men in white dhotis and shirts and women in white and cream saris fill the crowd. A drummer in orange garments plays a drum at left, while a young woman in a yellow sari with a red shawl and a girl in a pink dress walk in front. Many participants wear lanyard-style badges and purple or white neck cords.2007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30A large outdoor procession of devotees moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees. A decorated ratha or palanquin with garlands, a red and gold canopy and a kalasha-topped structure stands in the background. Many people wear white and cream clothing, while several women in white saris with red borders stand with palms pressed together in prayer. A woman in an orange sari carries a brass vessel, and a man in an orange shawl holds a wooden staff. Men playing drums and a man in a checked shirt and yellow dhoti stand to the right. Orange flags rise on the left edge. Overall the crowd is dense, with many people visible in the distance.2007-12-30December 30th 20072007-12-30 +1 copiesA large outdoor procession crowd moves along a sandy road past a decorated temple-style float at the top of the frame, its tall pillars hung with colourful cloth and a painted deity murti at its centre. Hundreds of devotees in white and cream clothing, many wearing purple and blue lanyards, stand closely packed. In the foreground, a drummer in an orange-saffron cloth beats a set of drums, and a woman in a yellow sari and a girl in a yellow and pink dress stand in front of other devotees. Wooden poles and a palm grove appear behind the crowd.2007-12-30A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty sandy road lined with palm trees and red-and-white bunting. Many devotees in white ritual clothing, men in white dhotis and shirts with lanyards, and women in white saris carry brass vessels and silver trays on their heads. Drummers play large drums, and saffron-orange flags on poles and ornate orange-and-gold decorated umbrellas or parasols rise above the crowd. A white car is parked at the left edge.2008-12-31A dense outdoor procession moves along a dusty path lined with banana plants, with crowds of men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and saris. Many carry tall saffron-orange flags on poles, and a brass band musician in a red and white uniform with a gold-topped cap plays a tuba at the lower left. A drummer in a teal shirt holds a drum, and a woman in a red sari stands at right. A decorated red and white banner stretches overhead. Hazy sunlight and palm trees fill the background.2009-01-01December 30 20072007-12-30