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A black SUV drives slowly along a stone-paved path lined on both sides by devotees in white dhotis and mundus, many with hands folded in namaskar. Ceremonial golden kalasha-topped staffs and ornate multicoloured umbrellas with fringed borders stand above the procession, and gold trumpet-like horns are held by men at the right. A man in a white dhoti and an orange-red shawl walks beside the vehicle with hands pressed together. A red placard with yellow lettering is mounted on the vehicle's front, and a golden trident emblem is fixed to the bonnet. On the car's rear, a bare-chested man in white is perched holding a golden ornament. Tall trees frame the procession under bright daylight. Festival procession, ratha/vehicle procession.

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January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial procession on a paved stone path lined with trees. A black SUV with a trident emblem and a red placard on its bonnet moves forward between two rows of men in white dhotis and white shirts, several with red or orange shawls. Ornate red and gold ceremonial umbrellas and a gold-framed banner line the path, and musicians play a brass horn and drums. Devotees stand along both sides, some with bare feet, reaching toward the vehicle. The scene appears to be a welcome procession with bright daylight.2016-01-03A dark SUV drives slowly along a stone-paved path lined by devotees in white dhotis and shirts holding up colourful striped umbrellas with red, yellow and blue tassels. A silver trident ornament is mounted on the front bonnet, and a red placard reads the Sanskrit-style sign for the Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani in Hindi/Devanagari letters. Palm trees and green foliage frame the scene. Devotees on the left raise their hands in greeting as the vehicle passes. Several people are visible, including those with umbrellas and those lining the path.2016-01-03A procession on a stone-paved path lined with palm trees. A black SUV decorated with an orange cloth and garland drives down the center, flanked by two rows of people. On the left, women in orange sarees and men and women in white dhotis and cream sarees stand with hands folded in greeting. On the right, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloths hold long curved brass horns (ceremonial trumpets) and raised ceremonial umbrellas with red, green and fringed tassels. Orange flags and an orange-and-gold kalasha-style emblem appear among the umbrellas. Bright daylight and a clear sky set the scene.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a street procession on a paved stone road lined with trees and palms. A dark SUV with a red and yellow placard on its windshield moves slowly down the middle. On both sides, rows of people in white dhotis and white saris stand with raised hands and folded palms, many holding long yellow-shafted umbrellas with red, orange and green fringed canopies decorated with motifs. Drums and small bands are visible near the vehicle, and the crowd continues into the distance.2016-01-03A photo of an outdoor procession on a paved road lined with trees and shrubs. A black SUV with Tamil Nadu plate TN 25 AE 4005 and a red placard with Sanskrit lettering moves slowly through a dense crowd. Several ornate umbrellas with blue, red and gold canopies and tassels, and gold-tipped poles, are carried above it. Men and women in white dhotis, sarees and mundus walk alongside, many with red or orange shawls and yellow cloth bags. A man bare-chested with a sash stands near the car. Crowds of devotees stand behind, some in white. Bright daylight.2016-01-03A ceremonial welcome procession moves down a stone-paved path lined with palm and tree foliage under bright sky. A black SUV with an orange-red placard leads the way, flanked on both sides by rows of people in white traditional clothing with gold borders, many with hands raised in greeting. Several men and women in white and orange saffron attire stand at the left edge, and on the right, attendants hold up long curved brass horns and tall decorated umbrellas with red, green and yellow tassels. Men carry decorative fans and drums among the crowd, forming a traditional temple-style procession escort.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03