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A procession on a dusty road in bright daylight. In the foreground a young man in white dhoti and shawl with gold-edged border, wearing a thick gold necklace and gold bangles, carries a large pale green gourd cradled in both arms. Behind him people in white clothing walk with parasol-like canopies in red, gold and multicoloured fabric, and a decorated ceremonial cart with garlands and hanging tassels. A man in an orange shirt and a cameraman with a camera on a stand are visible at left beside a silver SUV. A red-brick building with a printed signboard stands in the background.

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Outdoor procession at a temple courtyard with a sunny sky. In the foreground a man in white dhoti with orange-bordered cloth and a gold necklace, bare-chested with a gold-bordered shawl, carries a large green gourd or pumpkin in both hands. Behind him, men in white dhotis and shirts pull a decorated palanquin or ratha with garlands, colourful umbrellas and gold fittings. A woman in white sari stands at left holding a garland, and a man in orange holds a red-and-orange flag. A board with Kannada text stands behind, beside a red brick building and a silver car.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A ceremonial procession outdoors on a dirt path beside a red-tiered stadium seating area and an unfinished concrete building. A decorated ratha-style cart with a golden canopy, tassels and flower garlands is pulled forward. Beside it, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a garland holds a green coconut in both hands. Two attendants carry ornate, embroidered umbrella-shaped standards on tall poles. Other people in white shirts and dhotis, plus a woman in a red sari, walk alongside, and several spectators stand at the left edge in casual clothes.2010-12-22Outdoor procession scene under bright sunlight beside a richly decorated ratha with a canopy of marigold garlands, orange and multicolored tassels, and a gilded hooded front. A seated figure in saffron-coloured clothing sits on the cart, flanked by an attendant in white and an orange-robed bald man in the foreground lifting a large green pumpkin-like gourd. Two other saffron-robed men hold gourds overhead, and a woman in a red sari and a young boy in white stand to the left with a crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis behind. Red and orange flags fly in the background. Devotees press their palms together while the procession unfolds.2012-01-01December 20 20102010-12-20December 22 20102010-12-22January 01 20122012-01-01December 20 20102010-12-20Outdoor photo of a ritual procession on a dirt ground beneath a corrugated roof decorated with colourful tassels and orange bunting. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered yellow cloth draped over his shoulder holds a green coconut with a lit flame on top, with a gold chain around his neck. Beside him, a priest in white dhoti with a red border holds a rudraksha mala and stands near a red barrier. Devotees in white and saffron clothing stand with palms pressed together, and a man in a grey shirt and white trousers joins them. Behind is a red-brick building with signboards and a parked white van.2010-12-20December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor procession on a dirt path in front of a covered pavilion lined with palm trees and orange pennants. A man in a white dhoti with a yellow-bordered cloth and gold necklace raises a large green coconut-like kalasha overhead with both hands. Beside him, a man in saffron-orange robes and a gold chain walks with hands folded in front. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis carry saffron-orange flags bearing a blue emblem, and a person holds a red and white decorated umbrella. A silver SUV is parked to the right, decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. Several men in white and a man in a checked shirt watch or walk alongside. A temple-style drum and marigold garlands are visible.2010-12-22Outdoor procession in bright daylight. A figure seated on an ornate golden palanquin or throne is decorated with marigold garlands and tasselled canopy, with a small ceremonial crown. Around the palanquin, saffron-robed sannyasis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, hold coconuts and offerings. A shaved-headed monk in orange cloth stands in front, and a man in red and gold cloth with a rudraksha mala holds a bird-shaped ritual object. Crowds in white dhotis and shirts press in, many with hands folded, and a cameraman films at right. Red and orange flags fly in the background.2012-01-01