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Outdoor youth gathering on dusty ground in bright daylight. In the foreground a woman in a white sari and blouse holds a long yellow cloth stretched out and flapping, facing a crowd. Behind her, a crowd of men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts stand watching, with a few in saffron or orange stoles. Seated young boys in the lower left look up and smile. On the upper left, a decorated palanquin or ceremonial canopy with orange and yellow drapes and garlands sits above the crowd. At right, a white metal frame structure stands near a row of people in white with hands raised. A small pink-clad figure sits lower right. Red-roofed buildings and trees form the background.

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Outdoor photo at a dusty open ground with a sunlit background of trees and low buildings. In the foreground a young woman in a white salwar-style outfit with a white shawl and a dark beaded necklace holds up a long yellow cloth with both hands, while an onlooker group in white kurtas, dhotis and saris watches. Behind her a crowd of men and women in white, some with orange-saffron wraps, stands along a white metal frame, and children sit on the ground at left. A decorated palanquin or ratha with orange canopy and gold ornaments is visible at upper left, with tall wooden poles. A man in a dark shirt at left wears sunglasses, and a figure at upper right in white kneels near a crowd of seated women. a person is not clearly identifiable among the visible people.2010-12-22Outdoor photo at a dusty open ground with a crowd of people in white. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a yellow cloth draped over her shoulder faces away from the camera. Behind her, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands near a white metal frame, and several men and women in white dhotis and kurtas, some with orange sashes, watch or stand nearby. On the left, a seated woman in a pink-orange sari sits in a wheelchair beside a decorated yellow-and-gold ceremonial structure, and a group of boys sit on the ground in front.2010-12-22December 27 20092009-12-27A decorated ratha procession on an unpaved dirt road beneath palm trees. A richly ornamented palanquin-style chariot with orange and yellow canopy, garlands, tassels and a golden frame is pulled by a crowd of men in white dhotis and white kurtas, many wearing yellow shawls. Several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas walk beside and behind the chariot, one with long hair and garlanded neck, another with shaved head. Two women in white saris with yellow shawls walk at right. A seated figure in red and orange sits on the chariot beneath the canopy. A fence and a building appear behind. Some people in the background are wearing white.2009-12-27A large outdoor procession on a dirt ground moves past trees and low buildings in hazy daylight. Many people in white dhotis, white kurtas and white saris walk closely together, with some in yellow, orange and blue clothing. At the centre a decorated golden ratha or palanquin with a tall orange-and-yellow canopy, garlands and colourful streamers is carried forward, with orange flags flying nearby. Several people in the foreground, including a child in blue and a woman in a white headscarf, walk alongside. A ceremonial parasol-style canopy appears at the right edge. A figure on the palanquin is not clearly identifiable at this distance.2009-12-27Outdoor photograph of a religious procession on a dusty dirt road. A decorated ratha or palanquin-style float with a yellow and orange canopy, garlands and colourful bunting is carried forward, with several small umbrellas behind it. Many devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and white kurtas, walk alongside, with some women in white saris and a few in saffron or orange garments. Children and men in casual shirts are also visible. Trees, a partly built concrete structure and a clear hazy sky form the backdrop. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance in this crowd.2009-12-27A festival procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and bushes. A decorated golden ratha, or chariot, is pulled forward, with a canopy of orange and yellow fabric above and garlands, streamers and colourful tassels hanging from it. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing yellow or saffron shawls, walk alongside and push or hold the chariot, some with arms raised. A small girl in an orange dress walks in the foreground, with a man in a white shirt and yellow shawl beside her. A figure seated under the canopy wears red and orange, but the appearance is too uncertain to attribute to a specific person.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with trees and a wire fence. At centre, a decorated palanquin with a red and gold canopy, tassels, garlands and a gilded pole is carried forward. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or saris walk alongside, several wearing yellow shawls and a few wearing saffron/orange robes. Two decorated umbrellas in blue, red and orange with golden finials are held aloft, one by a woman in a white sari with an orange border and another by a man in white. A woman in a blue sari carries a staff. Two golden sticks and a star-topped pole are visible. Dozens of people fill the scene.2010-02-12A festival procession on a dirt road beside a concrete wall. A decorated chariot with a flower-garlanded canopy, red and white umbrellas and a tiered structure is pulled forward by a line of men in white dhotis and shirts with red waist cloths and yellow shoulder cloths. Two men in saffron-orange garments walk among them, one with a crown-like headpiece and a beaded necklace. A man in white holds a silver pot near the chariot, and another in white reaches toward the line. Several onlookers in white and a woman in a sari stand at the sides, and a few more people are partly visible at the edges.2009-12-27Outdoor photograph under a large maroon and gold canopy. A man in a white kurta and dhoti-style white garment, wearing a yellow shawl draped over his shoulders, smiles while adjusting the yellow cloth with both hands. Gold bangles on his wrist. Behind him, a crowd of people in white and dark clothes watches, many standing with arms folded. A decorated gold and red palanquin or ratha with floral ornaments stands on the right under a clear blue sky. a person appearance is not clearly established from visible cues alone, so identity is uncertain; the figure is presented as a man in white ritual clothing with a yellow shawl.2010-12-22