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Outdoor procession on a dirt path under large shade trees. Many devotees, mostly women in white and cream saris and mundus, walk in a long column, some carrying orange and saffron flags on poles and ceremonial fans. Behind them a richly decorated ornamental chariot with a multi-tiered domed top in red, gold and blue, topped by a golden finial, is flanked by colourful umbrellas. A man in an orange dhoti and shawl walks near the front, and a figure at the centre-right wears orange garments. A fence and bare ground surround the route.

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December 29 20092009-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt path beside a fence and tall trees. A large decorated ratha/chariot with a tiered, multicoloured canopy, flower garlands and small parasols moves in the background. Many devotees walk in white and cream clothing; women wear white saris with gold borders, and some carry saffron and orange flags on poles. A man in a saffron/orange robe walks near the centre of the group, while others in white follow closely. Some women wear rudraksha malas. The scene is a temple procession, with people walking alongside the chariot under a clear sky.2009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29A procession on a dirt road beside a fenced field, with many people in white dhotis and white saris walking toward a decorated ratha in the background. Saffron and orange flags on tall poles are carried above the crowd, and several drummers in white and a man in a light shirt beat drums at the front left. Some participants wear yellow sashes, and a child in an orange and green dress walks in the middle. Tall palm trees and a large shade tree frame the scene under a pale sky.2009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29Outdoor procession on a dusty path lined with orange flags and fresh garden beds. A large decorated ratha/chariot with a striped canopy, garlands and tassels sits at upper right, with a figure in orange clothing standing on it. Dozens of people in white ritual clothes and white dhotis walk in the crowd, while women in salwar kameez and saris, some carrying blue bags, follow in the foreground. A leafy branch is carried on poles at right. Temporary tin-roofed pavilions stand at left.2009-12-27Outdoor temple procession on a dirt road beside a wire fence and tall shade trees. A large ornate ratha chariot with a multicoloured canopy and garlands is pulled forward, with a seated figure visible under its decorated top. Many devotees in white clothes, some with yellow and red sashes, walk alongside, and a few women wear red or orange saris. A man in saffron/orange robes walks at the front left, and orange flags and colourful umbrellas accompany the procession under a clear sky with palm trees behind.2009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29A festival procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and a low wall. A large ornate ratha (chariot) with a colourful multi-tiered canopy, decorated with bright painted panels and small umbrellas, is pulled forward. Many devotees walk alongside wearing white and cream clothes. Women in white sarees with yellow borders carry orange flags bearing a bird emblem. A woman in an orange patterned blouse and a man in a white shirt with a lanyard walk near the front. An older man in white kurta and a rudraksha-style mala walks at right, holding a flower-decorated handle. Several people hold up orange and white cloth flags. The scene shows a crowd of roughly 50 people in total.2009-12-29December 30th 20072007-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 30 20082008-12-30