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Night procession in a Tamil Nadu street: a decorated palanquin-style float carrying garlanded deity murtis, lit by a flame, is surrounded by a dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and colourful saris, many with flowers in their hair. A white tour bus with a lit digital display stands at right, and motorcycles are parked in the foreground. The scene is a Kodikkan ratha yatra procession in Pondicherry.

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Night photograph of a crowd gathered around an ornate, gilded processional palanquin carrying two garlanded deity murtis draped in yellow and red flower garlands. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts, a woman in a yellow-green saree, a bare-chested older man in a red-checked cloth, and a woman in a light saree stand close. A white bus with a lit destination display stands behind, and a young man in a white shirt holds a mobile phone to his ear. Overhead fluorescent light and a motorbike are visible in the foreground.2006-10-16October 16 20062006-10-16Night photograph of a crowd gathered on a dark street during a procession. In the background a decorated ratha or palanquin carries illuminated deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow and white flowers, with a figure standing on it. Many people in white shirts, dhotis, sarees and colourful checked lungis press forward, some on motorcycles at the left. A young man in a white shirt has a tilak on his forehead, and a girl in the foreground looks toward the camera. A small bird logo appears at upper left.2006-10-16Night photograph of a crowd lining a dim street during a procession. At the centre, a decorated palanquin or ratha carries a deity murti heavily garlanded with flowers, with a canopied roof and a lit sign above. Men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris stand close together, with motorcycles parked on the left and dry grass scattered on the road. A uniformed official stands at the right edge. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.2006-10-16Night photograph of a crowded street procession in India. Many people in white and light clothes crowd around an illuminated temple-style palanquin or ratha in the background, lit with fluorescent tubes, carrying a decorated deity murti with garlands. In the foreground, several men stand close together; one in an orange-saffron shawl and white shirt smiles, another in a white shirt has a moustache, and a man in a pink striped shirt walks past. Motorcycles and bicycles line the left side, and a small shrine structure stands at the left edge.2006-10-16Night photo of a procession at the Kodikkan Ratha Yatra in Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu. Two gold-coloured metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, are garlanded with yellow and pink flowers and displayed on an ornate golden ratha with carved pillars and illuminated signage above. A white-clad man stands near the ratha on the left. Crowds of devotees surround the procession; in the foreground an older shirtless man in a white dhoti and red-checked cloth stands beside a green bicycle, and nearby women wear saris in red and patterned colours with flowers in their hair. Motorcycles and scooters are parked at the right edge. A small framed portrait is visible at the upper right.2006-10-16Night street procession in India: a crowd of devotees in white dhotis, shirts and sarees gathers around an ornate, flower-garlanded ratha chariot lit by a bright lamp. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers hang from the chariot's pillars and canopy. Inside the shrine, a figure in white clothing and a white headpiece stands near the decorated structure, while others in the crowd stand close to the chariot. Shops with lit signs line the roadside behind the crowd.2006-11-01Night photo of a crowd gathered before an ornate temple shrine decorated with lights and an illuminated sign with Tamil script. Two deity murtis are adorned with garlands of flowers and yellow marigolds. A man in white clothes stands near the shrine. Devotees in mixed clothing, including orange and pink saris and a teal dress, press close, and a small girl in pink is at the lower left. A framed portrait is mounted on the right side of the shrine, too small to identify. Strong flash lighting and a dark background surround the scene.2006-10-14October 14 20062006-10-14Night photograph of a crowd walking past an illuminated temple shrine decorated with yellow and white garlands, with a deity murti visible in an ornate gateway. In the foreground, devotees include a man in a red and white checked shirt, a woman in a yellow-green sari with a bun, and a man in a green checked shirt with a white dhoti. A small framed portrait is held up near the shrine, but its subject is too indistinct to attribute. Lights and a dark background surround the procession.2006-10-14Night photo of a crowd gathered along a street during a procession beside an ornate golden ratha (chariot) decorated with garlands of flowers and carved panels. Devotees in plain shirts, a man in white, and children stand closely packed, some looking toward the chariot. On the right, a deity murti draped in colourful garlands is visible. On the left, a temple gateway with painted figures and a shrine lamp stands beside a street. The chariot base displays a framed display panel with photographs and Tamil captions, and a printed copyright line with the date 16.10.2006 appears on the photo.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.2006-10-16