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A procession on a dirt path in front of a terracotta-roofed ashram building with a green-roofed dispensary sign. A decorated palanquin or ratha carries a richly adorned deity murti with gold ornaments, garlands and a golden canopy. Many devotees in white clothes walk alongside, some in saffron-orange, holding orange flags with emblems. A white vehicle with orange flags is at right. Several figures wear white and saffron, and a bare-shouldered person stands near the front of the palanquin. Trees line the path, with a hillside in the background.

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December 20 20102010-12-20A festival procession moves along a grassy path beside an orange-walled ashram building with a tiled roof. At the centre, a decorated ratha or palanquin carries a figure seated under a golden canopy, surrounded by garlands, flowers and ornate kalasha-like decorations. Many devotees line both sides, holding bright orange-red flags and banners; men wear white dhotis and shirts, women wear white and saffron saris and salwar kameez. A white vehicle with a loudspeaker and a decorated banner follows the procession. Young trees and dry grass border the path.2010-12-20An outdoor procession moves along a dirt path past orange-and-terracotta ashram buildings with green-trimmed tin roofs. At the centre, a decorated golden ratha or palanquin carries a deity murti adorned with garlands, colourful fabric and ornate gold finials. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, and women in white and pink saris, walk alongside, many holding red-orange flags on poles. A white vehicle with a decorated cover follows behind, and a man in white stands near it raising a flag. Marigolds line the path edge.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20Outdoor procession at an ashram. A golden ornamented ratha or chariot with a yellow canopy, garlands and colourful tassels carries a seated figure in saffron-and-white clothing near the centre. Around it, many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas press forward, while numerous people hold up orange flags bearing a blue emblem. A clay-brick and orange-painted building with a green roof stands behind, with a rocky hill in the hazy distance. The seated figure is a person on the chariot, shown from a distance, with no clear visible cues to identify them.2010-12-20Outdoor procession in front of an orange-walled building with a green metal roof. On the left, a decorated golden ratha or palanquin carries a figure in orange, with yellow canopy, garlands and colourful draped fabric. Crowds in white ritual clothes and orange saris walk around it, many raising orange flags bearing a blue emblem. A white van with flag poles stands on the right, with flag-bearers beside it. The scene is a festival procession of devotees.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20Outdoor procession at a temple-style compound on a sunny day, with many devotees in white clothes walking along a dirt path and waving bright orange-red flags with a black emblem. A decorated palanquin or chariot with gold ornaments and colourful canopy moves in the background, flanked by a yellow-robed woman and a man raising a flag. Orange-painted building, tiled roof, tall palms and garden plants frame the scene. A small American flag and Malaysian flag are visible among the flags. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance; the scene shows devotees and a decorated ratha in procession.2010-12-22A procession on a dirt road moves past a red-roofed building and palm trees. At the centre, a golden ornate ratha or palanquin with a canopy and a deity murti is carried forward, with a red umbrella and gold kalasha-like finials. Many devotees in white dhotis and saris walk alongside, some carrying red flags on poles and others playing a drum. A white van with red flags and a woman in a saffron-and-cream sari raising a flag stand to the right. Some participants wear grey and green clothing.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20