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A photograph of a street procession on a dusty road in Rajapalayam. On the left, a decorated wooden ratha (chariot) with carved pillars, golden trim and white flower garlands is pulled along; a woman in an orange sari stands on it beside a seated deity murti in green and red cloth. Walking alongside are men in white shirts and dhotis, some in striped shirts and a checked lungi, and a man in a head cloth. Orange flags and decorated umbrellas rise above the crowd, and vehicles and buildings line the roadside.

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January 30 20092009-01-30Outdoor procession on a dusty road with a decorated ratha chariot at left, its carved wooden pillars hung with flower garlands and a rear banner. Behind it, a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, some in checked shirts and sarongs, walks past parked buses and trees. Several orange flags and colourful umbrellas are carried above the marchers. A figure in an orange robe stands on the chariot beside a green-clad figure. A banner with a red and white design hangs from the chariot. Palm trees and power lines are visible in the background.2009-01-21January 21 20092009-01-21January 21 20092009-01-21January 20 20092009-01-20A street procession in daylight along a paved road lined with low buildings and palm trees. At the centre, a decorated ratha float with golden carvings, garlands and red and gold drapes is pulled forward, with a deity murti visible on its platform. Women in orange and cream saris and men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, some carrying orange flags. Two colourful striped umbrellas and a golden canopy shade the float. A white bus and a uniformed police officer appear near the procession, while bystanders in white and a boy in green stand at the roadside, one man in a white vest in the foreground.2009-01-21Outdoor procession with a decorated palanquin or ratha carrying a deity murti, adorned with marigold garlands, orange and yellow fabric, and colourful fringed canopies on poles. Saffron flags are carried by people in the crowd. A crowd of devotees in white and bright saree or kurta clothing walks alongside. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts are visible, and a few women wear pink, teal and blue sarees. A bald-headed man in white robes walks near the center. Palm trees and a rocky hill sit behind the procession, and a parked dark SUV is visible at left.2012-01-01A large procession of devotees walks down a roadside street in daylight, with many people in white clothing and some in grey or blue shirts. Many carry orange-and-red flags on poles and hold small rectangular placards. Behind them, a decorated float with a canopy of umbrella-like panels in red, orange and gold carries a seated figure; attendants in orange and saffron clothing surround it. Parked cars, a green tipper truck, buses, motorcycles and a blue auto-rickshaw line the road, with shops and a multi-storey building in the background. Concrete posts and a drainage ring sit at the lower right. The scene is a pada yatra procession passing through town.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession moves through a palm-lined courtyard. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis, white shirts and white saris fill the scene, many carrying tall orange-saffron flags on poles. Near the centre, an older man with white hair and a white dhoti wears rudraksha beads and a red-and-white garland, gesturing with his arm. Behind them a decorated red-and-gold palanquin or ratha with a canopy stands among the palms. A large golden ceremonial fan stands in the left foreground. A man in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala and a lanyard badge and points forward. Women wear white saris and salwar kameez, some with lanyard badges, and a few wear kumkum on their foreheads.2007-12-30 +1 copiesAugust 01 20082008-08-01January 01 20122012-01-01A decorated ceremonial palanquin procession moves along a roadside. A figure in an orange-saffron robe stands on a flower-garlanded cart with a canopy above, holding a ceremonial object, while a man in a white dhoti and shirt stands nearby. Orange-red flags with blue emblems are carried by marchers in white and khaki uniforms. White-clad attendants walk alongside, and a white horse is visible near the front of the cart. A red tractor, vans and cars share the road.2010-07-24