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A photograph of a procession on a paved road in bright daylight, viewed from behind. A decorated ratha/chariot carrying a deity murti with a crown, trident and garlands moves ahead. In front of it, a man in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti walks barefoot, and beside him a man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl walks in sandals. A woman in white with long hair in a braid follows, with other people in white clothes behind. Flags with orange and red colours and a colourful canopy frame the chariot.

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January 20 20092009-01-20A road procession seen from behind. In the foreground a figure in an orange sleeveless top and red-orange lower cloth walks beside a man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl over his shoulder, both in sandals. Behind them a golden palanquin decorated with marigold and flower garlands carries two deity murtis, with a kalasha-like finial and a trident visible at the left. A white-clad figure holds a multicoloured fringed canopy at the left edge, a green bus stands at right, and white-clad devotees follow. Bright daylight casts long shadows on the asphalt road.2009-01-20January 21 20092009-01-21A procession on a rural road carries a gilded ornate palanquin decorated with marigold garlands and a red cloth backdrop. A goddess murti in red and gold dress sits within, holding objects in her hands. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, many carrying saffron-orange flags with a circular emblem. A multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with fringed edges is held aloft at left. Fields and power lines line the background under a pale sky.2009-01-20Outdoor photograph of a procession on a paved road in daylight under a cloudy sky. A gilded wooden ratha chariot with carved panels and hanging garlands carries a deity murti, with orange flags on poles. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris walk alongside, some in orange and saffron garments. Roadside buildings, a utility pole and trees line the street.A street procession on a rural road moves past green fields under a pale sky. A decorated ornate golden ratha or chariot shrine with a red interior and a deity murti is pulled forward, garlanded with marigold and multicolored flower strings. A colourful umbrella with patterns shades part of the procession. Many participants walk alongside in white dhotis and white saris, many carrying tall saffron-orange flags with dark emblems. Some men wear saffron-orange dhotis and a man in red holds a sword-like stick near the front. A uniformed policeman stands at the right edge.2009-01-20A photograph of a procession on a paved rural road under a cloudy sky. A gilded wooden ratha or chariot-shrine with carved panels, garlands and a deity murti is pulled forward, with a framed portrait mounted on its front. Around fifteen men walk alongside in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing yellow or orange shawls, and several carry orange and blue flags. A man in an orange shirt stands at the left edge and a man in a yellow shawl appears at the right edge. Palm trees and open fields line the road.January 20 20092009-01-20A photograph of an outdoor evening procession on a dirt ground under a clear blue sky. A decorated cart or ratha carries an ornate deity murti draped in garlands, with a gold and orange canopy, golden peacock-style finials, pink and green tassels, and a kalasha-like gold top. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, several with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, pull or walk alongside a long red-and-white rope. In the right foreground two people in orange and saffron robes walk, one holding a phone. Devotees in white and saffron stand along the route, and a person holds a round ornamental fan at the far right.2010-02-12February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16A roadside procession moves along a dusty road under an overcast sky. At the centre, a wooden ratha-style chariot carved with figures and draped with orange cloth and garlands is pulled by a group of devotees. Many walkers wear white clothes and carry orange flags with blue emblems, while some carry white cloth bags. A vehicle with a decorated orange image is visible at the left edge, and trees and a utility pole line the roadside.