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Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered on a dirt ground during a procession. A decorated ratha or palanquin with a gold and red canopy and colourful tassels sits near the centre, carried or surrounded by devotees. Many men and women wear white dhotis, saris and shirts, while others wear orange or saffron garments. A white van labelled Nithyanandapuram sits at left beside a stage speaker, and a small orange-trimmed gateway stands at right under a clear pale sky with utility poles behind.

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Outdoor procession on a dusty, flat open ground under hazy skies. A large crowd, mostly dressed in white kurtas, dhotis and white saris, moves around an ornate golden palanquin or ratha topped with a round red-and-gold canopy and a small deity murti in the centre. Several devotees in white carry or walk beside the vehicle; men and women in white stand in dense rows, with a few people in coloured clothing, including an orange shirt and a maroon shawl, visible at the edges. A white van with 'NithyanandaPeetham' lettering and a black speaker stand sit at the left, and red flags and a decorated gateway appear at the right.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A large outdoor procession moves across a dry, dusty field under a hazy sky. Many people walk in white traditional clothes, with white dhotis and white saris, while others wear white shirts, orange kurtas and colourful salwar kameez. A decorated ratha or palanquin with yellow and gold fringing, a striped canopy and a golden umbrella-like canopy is carried forward at right, with a parked white van and speakers beyond. In the foreground a dark-haired onlooker's head is visible at the bottom edge. A small banner with a portrait is visible in the background. The scene is a devotional procession.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dusty open ground with a crowd of devotees in white kurtas and dhotis and some in saffron and yellow garments. At the centre a decorated palanquin-style ratha with an orange canopy, yellow and red floral garlands and ornate gold-and-orange carvings is carried forward. Orange flags flank the route, a white van with a blue banner stands behind, and buildings and trees line the distant horizon under hazy sky.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor religious procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and tall trees under a pale sky. At the centre, a decorated ratha or palanquin with a canopy, golden and orange drapery and yellow garlands is carried forward. Many devotees in white dhotis and white garments with yellow or saffron shawls walk and dance around it, some with arms raised. A saffron flag with a black emblem flies on the left. Trishula tridents stand on the right near a utility pole, and a white bus is parked at the left edge. Several women in white saris and one woman in an orange shawl are visible, along with children and onlookers in ordinary clothes.2009-12-27A large outdoor procession of devotees in white and pastel clothing walks along a dirt road under a clear sky. In the centre, a golden ratha or palanquin carries a deity murti beneath an orange canopy and tasselled decorations, with an attendant holding a ceremonial staff. Many people wear white dhotis and saris, some with lanyards and name badges. A parked white bus with flags and loudspeakers stands at right, and palm trees line the background.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road with a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, many wearing lanyards. Centre is an ornate chariot (ratha) decorated with yellow and orange flowers, tassels, a saffron umbrella and a golden finial; the chariot is empty of a visible figure. Saffron and blue flags are carried among the crowd. A tented pavilion with blue patterned drapery and a white van stand behind. A bald man in a light blue shirt with an orange lanyard stands in the foreground, and women in saris and salwar walk among the crowd.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dusty open field under hazy sky. A decorated palanquin-style float with yellow and orange fringed canopy, garlands and tassels is carried forward, with a deity murti visible beneath the canopy. A large crowd of devotees walks alongside, many men in white shirts and dhotis, women in white or pale sari with dark shoulder-draped garlands, some in orange tops. Saffron flags are held aloft at left, and a white van with a stage speaker rig and a blue logo panel follows at right. Many people appear to be wearing identification badges. Shrubs and palm trees line the horizon.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dusty, unpaved open field under a hazy sky. Many devotees in white clothing, some in white dhotis and kurtas, gather around a decorated golden ratha/chariot with ornate yellow and red canopy and a white bus behind it. Orange and red flags on poles are carried aloft, along with orange-tasselled kalasha-style umbrellas. Several people in the foreground wear casual shirts and trousers, and a child stands near the left. Loudspeakers are visible on the right, and a little smoke rises near the chariot.2009-12-27A dusty open ground at a processional event with a crowd of devotees walking in a procession. Many men and women wear white and cream traditional dress, including dhotis and white sarees, with some in white shirts and others in orange or blue. Several people carry tall orange and red triangular flags and ornate pennant standards with gold and red patterns. In the centre a decorated ratha/chariot with yellow and gold ornamentation, a canopy and umbrellas is pulled through the crowd. A white bus with signage and loudspeaker stacks stands in the background, and a small boy in a red shirt is in the foreground. The crowd is dense and occupies most of the frame.2009-12-27