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Outdoor photograph of a large crowd gathered on a dusty open ground before an ornate golden-carved ratha or chariot canopy at the right. Many women in colourful saris stand at left and centre, including a lime-green sari, a pink sari, a magenta sari and a white sari with blue border. Men in white shirts and white dhotis stand at right, some in lavender and white. A man in a white shirt with an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulder stands on the chariot platform holding a long pole, and a cameraman films from beside him. Green trees and a white corrugated shed sit in the background under an overcast sky. A purple-and-white logo appears at upper left and a timestamp at lower right.

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Outdoor photograph of a procession at a dirt-ground open area under a cloudy sky with trees behind. On the right, an ornate gold-coloured ratha (chariot) with carved pillars and a red-curtained shrine stands on a truck-like base, with men in white dhotis and shirts around it; one man in white and orange-saffron stands at the front holding up an object. On the left, a crowd of women and girls in colourful salwar kameezes and sarees (pink, teal, blue, magenta, pale green) stand in a line, several with long braids and flowers in their hair, some with white shawls; their footwear lies on the ground at the bottom right. A date stamp reads 09 10 2006.2006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09October 20 20062006-10-20Outdoor photo of a dusty open ground where a crowd gathers around a golden ornate palanquin-style ratha shrine on the left, decorated with carved golden pillars and canopy, housing deity murtis adorned with garlands. Several men in white shirts, dark trousers and white dhotis stand in a group in the foreground, while women in saris in orange, teal, and pink mill about. Mature trees and palms line the background under a cloudy sky. A man in a white shirt stands near the shrine, and a photographer is partly visible beside it.2006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09October 20 20062006-10-20October 20 20062006-10-20Outdoor street procession in Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu. A gilded ratha (chariot) decorated with pink, white and yellow garlands and two multicoloured umbrellas stands on the road, with deity figures and framed portraits on it. Crowds of women in saris of teal, maroon, orange, green and purple stand close to the chariot, many with hair in braids and flowers. A man in a white dhoti and shirt stands on the chariot platform, and other men in white clothes walk beside it, one wearing an orange shawl. Palm trees and a blue sky are behind.2006-10-16October 23 20062006-10-23Outdoor photo of a Kodikkan ratha yatra procession in Pondicherry. A gilded, ornately carved chariot (ratha) with garlands of pink and white flowers on its canopy is parked on a street, with a colourful multi-panel umbrella over it. Women in saris of green, gold, grey, blue and teal stand in a line along the roadside, many holding offerings, while young men in white dhotis and shirts stand beside the chariot. Palm trees and green foliage fill the background. A small printed photo is attached to the chariot's side, and no identifiable a person is visible.2006-10-16October 24 20062006-10-24Outdoor procession scene in Tamil Nadu with a gilded, pillared ratha or palanquin shrine decorated with pink, red and white flower garlands and marigold strings. Two deity murtis are visible inside the shrine. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends over the shrine to adjust garlands. Beside it, a framed portrait on a stand shows an older man with white hair. Devotees crowd the street: women in orange and red saris with long braids, men in white dhotis and shirts, one bare-chested man wearing a white lungi. Colourful striped canopies shade the shrine, and a white flag with a blue emblem is held at right. Trees and a brick building stand behind.2006-10-16