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An outdoor procession moves along a dirt path past orange-and-terracotta ashram buildings with green-trimmed tin roofs. At the centre, a decorated golden ratha or palanquin carries a deity murti adorned with garlands, colourful fabric and ornate gold finials. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, and women in white and pink saris, walk alongside, many holding red-orange flags on poles. A white vehicle with a decorated cover follows behind, and a man in white stands near it raising a flag. Marigolds line the path edge.

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December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20A festival procession moves along a dirt path past terracotta-roofed buildings. At the upper left, a decorated palanquin with a canopy and garlands is carried by people in white. Many participants wear white dhotis and saris, while others wear casual clothes. Men in front carry tall gold-framed pennants and large red flags, and drummers beat big drums. In the lower right, a man with long hair wears an orange-saffron robe and carries a red flag. A cluster of around twenty to thirty people, many in white, fills the frame.2010-12-22A festival procession moves along a grassy path beside an orange-walled ashram building with a tiled roof. At the centre, a decorated ratha or palanquin carries a figure seated under a golden canopy, surrounded by garlands, flowers and ornate kalasha-like decorations. Many devotees line both sides, holding bright orange-red flags and banners; men wear white dhotis and shirts, women wear white and saffron saris and salwar kameez. A white vehicle with a loudspeaker and a decorated banner follows the procession. Young trees and dry grass border the path.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20A festival procession moves along a dirt path past an orange-walled building under an overcast sky. A golden palanquin with a canopy, tassels, garlands and a decorated central figure is carried forward, while a crowd of devotees surrounds it waving red-orange flags bearing a dark emblem. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts, and some women wear saris and salwar. A bald man in white stands at the left edge and several others carry red flags. A green road sign is visible at left and a few palm-like trees stand beside the procession.2010-12-20Outdoor procession on a dusty ground in front of an orange-walled building with green corrugated roof. At left, a decorated golden ratha/chariot with an ornate canopy and a figure seated on it, flanked by garlands. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, women in cream and orange saris, carry orange-red flags on poles. Several men hold ornate round embellished banners and a white van is parked at right. Trees and a grey sky fill the background. Whether a person candidate sits on the chariot cannot be determined from appearance, so no identification is made.2010-12-20A procession on a dirt road moves past a red-roofed building and palm trees. At the centre, a golden ornate ratha or palanquin with a canopy and a deity murti is carried forward, with a red umbrella and gold kalasha-like finials. Many devotees in white dhotis and saris walk alongside, some carrying red flags on poles and others playing a drum. A white van with red flags and a woman in a saffron-and-cream sari raising a flag stand to the right. Some participants wear grey and green clothing.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20A festival procession moves along a dirt path past low white and red walls. At the centre, a golden ratha or chariot carries a decorated deity murti under an orange canopy, with a gilded lion-like figure at its front. Many people walk alongside holding red flags with a blue emblem. Men wear white dhotis and kurtas, women wear saffron and orange saris, and some carry orange cloth bags. A tree and distant hills stand behind the chariot, and a green road sign is visible at left.2010-12-20Outdoor procession in front of an orange-walled building with a green metal roof. On the left, a decorated golden ratha or palanquin carries a figure in orange, with yellow canopy, garlands and colourful draped fabric. Crowds in white ritual clothes and orange saris walk around it, many raising orange flags bearing a blue emblem. A white van with flag poles stands on the right, with flag-bearers beside it. The scene is a festival procession of devotees.2010-12-20