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A photograph of a procession on a dirt road across open, partly cleared land at dusk. Many people in white clothing walk in a long column, many carrying tall orange-red flags on poles. On the left, a decorated red and gold palanquin or ratha with a canopy is carried by a group of white-clad bearers. Palm trees, scattered trees and a few distant buildings frame the scene, and in the foreground stone slabs and small black stone pillars lie on the bare ground.

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A photograph of a procession on a dirt road across a cleared, partly developed site at dusk. A decorated red and gold palanquin with a canopy is carried at the front, followed by a long line of people in white clothing, with many saffron-orange flags raised on poles along the route. Black stone shivalingams sit on raised earth in the foreground, and palm trees, a white building and low hills stand in the background.2007-12-29December 29 20072007-12-29December 29 20072007-12-29A procession crosses a dusty, unpaved open ground at dusk. Many people in white dhotis and white garments walk in a long line, while others in orange and red clothing carry tall saffron-orange flags on poles. On the left, a decorated red-and-gold ratha or palanquin-style cart with a canopy moves at the head of the line. Further right, flower-decorated umbrellas or canopies are carried. Behind the procession, bare fields, scattered trees, a low hill range and a white building stand under a hazy sky.2007-12-29A procession crosses a dry, open field at dusk, led by a decorated ratha or palanquin with red and gold canopy at left. Many people in white clothing walk in two lines, several carrying tall saffron-orange flags and some holding umbrellas. A few people wear orange or colourful garments among the white-clad crowd. Behind them are scrubby trees, low hills and a white multi-storey building in the distance, with an SUV visible among the marchers.2007-12-29A procession crosses a dusty, open dirt field in the late afternoon. Many people in white clothing walk in a loose group, several carrying tall orange-saffron flags on poles. At left, a decorated red and gold ratha or palanquin with a canopy stands beside the procession, and a white van is parked among the walkers. Scrubby grass and young trees fill the foreground, with low buildings, trees and a distant hill behind.2007-12-29December 30 20082008-12-30A large procession of many people walks along a dusty unpaved road between open scrubland and palm trees. Most participants wear white dhotis and white kurtas, with a few in yellow and one in an orange-saffron shawl with a dark bag. Many carry tall red-orange flags bearing a blue emblem, along with red and white decorated banners and round ornate umbrellas or parasols. A few small children walk among the adults. Concrete buildings and a boundary wall are visible in the background under an overcast sky.2008-12-24A large group of men and some women in white dhotis, white shirts and white sarees walk along a paved rural road during a ratha yatra procession at dusk. Many carry orange-saffron flags on poles, and several wear light blue printed shirts. Ahead, a decorated chariot (ratha) with orange, red and yellow ornamentation and a glowing lamp is pulled forward.2009-02-16December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a festival procession on a dusty dirt road lined with young banana plants and strings of orange and white flags. Many people in white dhotis and kurtas walk in a long column, with some in orange-and-gold garments near the front carrying decorated poles and banners. Several men in white ritual clothes walk alongside drums. Bare trees and a low wall stand at the right under hazy sunlight. The procession appears to be a ceremonial march.2008-12-30A procession of devotees walks along a dirt road through a cleared, reddish-earth site with scattered palm trees and distant buildings. Many marchers wear white garments with orange-saffron shawls, and many carry tall orange flags on poles. Two ornate parasols with multicoloured patterned canopies and a decorated staff with a gold-and-red banner are carried over the front of the group. One figure in an orange robe walks near the center, and a man in white holds a bundle near the front. A small child in blue stands at the right edge of the group. Overcast sky and a leafy branch frame the top of the scene.2008-08-07