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Elevated view of a ratha yatra procession on a dirt road at dusk, with a decorated golden chariot (ratha) draped in red and orange cloth and strung with garlands, carrying a framed portrait and an ornate canopy. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, many wearing orange or saffron shawls, walk alongside and carry white placards, with some women in saris. Behind them stands a large black Shiva lingam with water spraying from above, set against a striped white-and-red pavilion and rocky hills. The chariot's canopy holds decorative umbrellas in red and yellow. Around 100 people are visible.

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Outdoor procession on a dusty unpaved ground at dusk with a golden decorated ratha, a wheeled temple-style float with a red and gold canopy and fringed drapery, carrying a deity murti and a framed portrait. Behind the float a large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, several in saffron and orange shawls, walks in a long column. Umbrellas in red, green and yellow are held above the float, and a white banner is carried by marchers on the left. Beyond them stands a large black Shiva linga with a fountain spraying water, set in a landscaped area with rocky hills and buildings in the background.2009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16February 16 20092009-02-16Outdoor procession at a dusty, unpaved site at dusk with a rugged hill range behind it. A large decorated ratha or chariot with a red and gold canopy and lit flame pit is pulled forward by a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, many carrying saffron flags. A large black Shivalinga stands on a raised platform in the background beside a water fountain. Men in white, a few in saffron, walk with the cart; a grey SUV and a white van are parked at the right edge, and several people in casual clothes stand at the left.2009-02-16Dusk procession on a dirt road lined with stone rubble and a red-brick compound wall. A large golden ratha chariot with a tall decorated ornament, illuminated by string lights and a green lamp on a frame, is pulled forward by a crowd. Devotees in white dhotis and saris walk alongside, some holding parasols and ceremonial fans. Two figures stand on the chariot in red and orange garments. Many people fill the foreground and middle ground, most in white and cream clothing, with a few in red, orange and yellow saris.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA festive procession on a dirt road with a gilded, ornately carved ratha chariot draped in red cloth and garlanded with marigold and flower strings. A printed portrait banner on its side reads "Paramahamsa Nithyananda Padapuja". Beside the chariot, a man in white robes stands among the crowd near tall umbrellas with colourful canopies and gold trim. Many devotees in white, with some in saffron and yellow, walk behind carrying saffron flags and blank white placards. Behind them, palm trees, rocky ground and construction land stretch across the background.2009-02-16A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty reddish-brown dirt road under hazy light. At the centre, a decorated palanquin with a golden canopy, yellow and orange fringed hangings, and coloured tassels carries a seated figure wearing a crown, with a garlanded frame behind. Orange and saffron flags flutter on poles, and a multicoloured umbrella stands at the right. Many devotees walk around the palanquin: women in white and cream saris, men in white shirts and dhotis, and some in red, orange and pink saris. The figure on the palanquin is too small and indistinct to identify, so the appearance is uncertain.2009-12-27February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road under a hazy sky, with a large crowd of devotees walking behind an ornate decorated chariot. The chariot, or ratha, is topped by an orange canopy with gold and yellow drapery and flower garlands, with a small figure visible inside. Many participants wear white dhotis and shirts, while women wear saris in yellow, pink and green. Several men at the front carry ceremonial golden fans and a tall golden staff, and one man in orange robes walks near the left edge. Some people hold their hands in anjali mudra, and others carry cloth bags. A camera operator films from the right, and a tour bus and loudspeakers stand in the background among trees and buildings. The crowd numbers well over twenty people.2009-12-27