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Outdoor procession scene with a crowd of devotees in white and saffron clothing. On the right, a decorated ratha/chariot with yellow and orange garlands, hanging tassels and bells, and a figure seated on top wearing a red and gold garment and a tall ornate crown. Devotees raise hands in greeting near the chariot. A tall gold ceremonial staff topped with a trident and a multicoloured canopy umbrella appear on the left. Several men in orange robes stand among the crowd, and women wear white saris with yellow borders. Concrete buildings and trees are in the background.

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Outdoor procession on a dusty ground with a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, many wearing yellow and orange shawls and sashes. A bald man in the centre wears a white outfit and yellow garland. Ceremonial items are carried: a multicoloured umbrella canopy, a gold trident, gold fans and a decorated gold standard. Orange-robed figures walk among the crowd, and a tall decorated palanquin or chariot pole with coloured tassels rises at right. Buildings, trees and a white van stand in the background.2009-12-27A festival procession moves through a dusty open ground with many devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some with yellow and saffron shawls. Men and women in saffron and orange robes walk among them, and several carry tall brass staffs topped with ornaments. At right, a decorated ratha or palanquin is festooned with yellow marigold garlands, bells and red and green tassels, and a deity murti is visible on top. A multicoloured parasol shades the procession at upper left, and orange flags fly above the crowd. Women in the foreground have long braids and wear yellow shawls and a pink sari. Several buildings and a white van stand in the background.2009-12-27Outdoor religious procession on a dirt ground with a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white saris with yellow borders, many in saffron or orange robes. A golden ceremonial umbrella with multicoloured panels and tassels rises at left. At right, a decorated chariot (ratha) draped with marigold garlands and yellow-green streamers carries a figure seated in the car. Several devotees hold ceremonial staffs and flags, and unfinished concrete buildings stand in the background under a clear sky. A bald man in white at centre appears to be leading the group, and a figure in orange-saffron robes stands near the front. a person candidate is not clearly identifiable from appearance.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession moves along a dirt road past a whitewashed wall, with palm trees and a hill behind. At left, an ornate ratha or palanquin draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and multicolored tassels carries a deity murti under a decorated canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and saris walk alongside, many holding orange flags and long golden staffs topped with ornamental finials. Men in white with sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads stand near the front, and women in white and red saris walk and fold their hands in prayer. The crowd is dense, with a mix of Indian and Western participants. The palanquin appears to be in motion through the crowd.2012-01-01Outdoor festival procession on a dusty ground under a pale sky. A decorated chariot with a golden canopy, garlands and tassels carries a figure seated on a raised platform at right. A large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella stands at left above a crowd. Men in white dhotis and women in white saris with yellow borders walk beside the chariot, while others in saffron and orange robes and red shawls follow. Attendants hold ceremonial fans and staffs. A uniformed security guard appears at the right edge, and a white van and a welcome centre banner are visible in the background.2009-12-27A festive procession on an open dirt ground. A large yellow and orange decorated ratha, or chariot, with a striped orange canopy, tassels, bells and yellow flower garlands carries a figure seated in a red and gold garment with a crown-like headdress. Around it, a dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow and orange shawls walks and raises hands in greeting, many women in white saris with yellow borders. Orange flags are held aloft, and a banner with text stands at right. Unbuilt concrete structures and trees fill the background under a pale sky. The figure on the chariot is too small and distant to confirm appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27