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Outdoor procession under a bright blue sky and trees at a festival. A decorated palanquin carrying a deity murti, adorned with yellow and orange garlands, is borne on poles by men in white shirts and white dhotis, one in an orange-red jacket. Behind it, a man in saffron-orange robes with a garland stands near the palanquin, and devotees in white and orange clothing surround it. A large ornate red, yellow and blue umbrella with gold finial and fringe stands at right, and a white building with a green roof sits in the background. Several women in saris and sunglasses walk in the crowd, and a coconut with flowers lies at lower centre.

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A dense outdoor procession crowd gathers around a decorated deity palanquin with a multicoloured floral garland frame and a red and gold cloth draped over it, bearing a deity murti adorned with yellow flowers. A saffron-robed man in an orange dhoti stands at its front, facing the palanquin with hands near the murti. Behind, a figure in orange robes holds a trident beneath a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with yellow and red panels. Many devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, some women in yellow saris and traditional braids, press around the palanquin. A white building with a green corrugated roof and a tree stand behind, with a rocky hillside at the right edge.2008-12-23Outdoor procession under bright sunlight beside a white-walled building with a green corrugated roof. On the left, a flower-decorated palanquin with garlands in red, green, pink and white carries a framed portrait and a deity murti draped in cloth. A man in a saffron/orange robe stands near the palanquin, with devotees in white and yellow. Multicolored ceremonial umbrellas with trident motifs shelter the procession, and a golden trident is visible on the right. Many devotees in white clothing crowd around the palanquin with hands raised in reverence. A camera operator is visible at right.2008-12-23A procession on a dirt road with a richly decorated wooden ratha or palanquin covered in marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and a saffron canopy with a lotus emblem. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside and push or steady the cart with their hands. Among them, a few men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand at the right edge, and one man wears a yellow shawl. Palm trees and a fence sit behind the crowd under a clear sky. Several ceremony attendees wear lanyard badges.2009-12-27A festival procession on a dirt road with a decorated palanquin-style ratha topped with a yellow and orange canopy umbrella, marigold and tassel garlands, and bells. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside and carry the palanquin poles on their shoulders, one in a saffron wrap with a red-and-white scarf. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a long-haired man in orange with a gold-toned necklace walk nearby. A multicolour umbrella with a blue-and-yellow pattern shades the scene; bamboo and a concrete building stand behind.2009-12-27December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt road: a flower-decorated palanquin with a gold-tipped canopy and a rounded orange-fringed umbrella is carried on poles by men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange sashes. A seated figure in orange clothing sits on the palanquin amid garlands, hanging bells, and colorful tassels. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala walks at right beside the carriers. Behind them, more people in white and orange follow along a sandy path, with trees and a low building in the background. A second decorated parasol is held aloft at left.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and white buildings under bright sun. Central focus is a decorated palanquin-style deity chariot carried on poles, adorned with garlands and a framed portrait of a deity, topped with a colourful fringed canopy; a man in orange robes stands at its top. Several devotees in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces walk alongside, some holding long poles, and others in white dhotis and kurtas, plus women in white saris with orange or yellow shawls follow. Red and multicoloured umbrellas and a golden trident are carried in the procession.2008-12-23Outdoor temple procession with a flower-decorated palanquin carried by devotees in white dhotis and orange-saffron shawls. A tall ratha-style canopy with an orange umbrella and yellow marigold garlands and tassels sits on the platform, where a seated figure in orange raises a hand in blessing. Men in white shirts and dhotis with red poles carry the palanquin, and a colourful umbrella stands at right. Dense crowds of devotees in white, yellow and pink saris surround the procession, with white walls and palm trees behind.2009-12-27December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesA street procession moves past green trees under a clear blue sky. At centre, men in white shirts and white dhotis carry a decorated palanquin-style ratha draped in garlands and orange cloth, with a deity murti and a framed portrait displayed on its upper section. Women in white saris with orange and yellow borders walk at left, one carrying a brass tray with fruit, flowers and a coconut, another holding a woven basket with a kalasha-like vessel. A man in an orange jacket holds a long wooden pole at centre. Men in orange and white garments and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces follow behind, with a pointing man at upper right.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23