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Dense crowd of devotees gathered outdoors under large shade trees during a procession. In the foreground, women with hair pulled back and jasmine flowers, one in a green sari and another in a white and light blue top, stand close together, several with grey hair. On the right, a golden ornate palanquin decorated with garlands and flowers carries deity murtis, with colourful umbrellas above. A man in white clothing attends the palanquin. A white bus is parked to the left. Some people have small markings on their foreheads.

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A dense street procession in Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, seen from above. A golden palanquin-style ratha carries deity murtis draped in garlands of marigolds and red flowers, with decorated umbrellas on either side. Crowds of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, women in saris of teal, green and orange, and many children press around the cart. A drummer in an orange shirt and white dhoti plays beside it, and a white van stands at right beneath a tree.2006-10-16Outdoor procession photographed at dusk in Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu. A golden ratha-style canopied shrine carries a garlanded deity murti decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands, with a flower-and-fruit offering arranged in front. Two multicoloured umbrellas and a yellow-and-blue banner accompany the chariot. A dense crowd of devotees, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris, surrounds the ratha on a roadside lined with parked motorcycles and bicycles. Greenery and a thatched hut appear at the left edge.2006-10-16October 16 20062006-10-16Outdoor photo of a Kodikkan ratha yatra procession in Pondicherry. A gilded, ornately carved chariot (ratha) with garlands of pink and white flowers on its canopy is parked on a street, with a colourful multi-panel umbrella over it. Women in saris of green, gold, grey, blue and teal stand in a line along the roadside, many holding offerings, while young men in white dhotis and shirts stand beside the chariot. Palm trees and green foliage fill the background. A small printed photo is attached to the chariot's side, and no identifiable a person is visible.2006-10-16A photograph of a street procession in a village setting. A decorated golden ratha/chariot-style shrine carries deity murtis draped in flower garlands, with a framed portrait fixed to the shrine's side. Two multicolored umbrellas flank it. Devotees in saris and white shirts stand along the road with palms pressed together in namaskar, many women in green, yellow and orange saris with flowers in their hair. A kalasha-like offering table with flower bundles sits in front. Thatched huts and a palm tree stand behind the crowd.2006-10-16October 20 20062006-10-20Evening crowd at an outdoor street procession in Pondicherry. A dense crowd of devotees, mostly women in colourful saris and salwar kameez with long braided hair and flower adornments, and men in white shirts and dhotis, faces a decorated ratha canopy on the right draped with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a small mandapam with lit lights. A flame burns in the middle distance near the crowd. Large ornate parasols in red, green and gold stand beside the ratha. Trees and a yellow building form the background. Devotees hold flowers and a child is carried on a hip.2006-10-16A crowded street procession in Pondicherry, with devotees packed close around a golden ratha chariot draped in flower garlands and decorated with colourful canopies. Many people in the foreground, including women with plaited hair and jasmine flowers, a girl in a white and red dress with a tilaka on her forehead, and an older woman in a green sari. The deity figures on the chariot are small and partly obscured by the crowd. Trees, a concrete building and a rooftop onlooker are behind them under a pale sky.2006-10-16A dense evening crowd of devotees gathers outdoors among large trees, many women and girls with long braided hair decorated with flower garlands, plus children and a man in a light blue striped shirt in the foreground. At right, an ornate golden ratha or palanquin canopy is decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a colourful umbrella, with a small flame visible near the crowd. Some people wear white clothing, saffron and orange saris, and yellow and pink outfits. A date stamp and copyright overlay sit in the lower right corner.2006-10-16October 16 20062006-10-16October 16 20062006-10-16Outdoor photo of a street procession in a village in Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu. A cream-coloured ornate ratha shrine decorated with white, pink and yellow flower garlands carries deity murti. Two colourful umbrellas with fringed edges flank the shrine. A large crowd lines the road, mostly women in sarees and men in white shirts and dhotis, many with hands folded in devotion. In front, a pink-draped platform holds flower offerings and a small oil lamp. A man in a checked shirt with a camera stands at the front. A framed portrait mounted on the ratha shows a man in a dark jacket and turban-style headwear. Palm trees and a thatched hut are visible behind.2006-10-16