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A photograph of a festival procession at a temple-style ratha, a chariot decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, pink, green and white arches. Under a striped canopy, a deity murti in bright ornaments sits on the platform. In the foreground, a figure with long swept-back black hair wears a saffron/orange robe draped over one shoulder with hands folded in prayer. Behind him, two men in saffron robes, one with his hand raised to the chariot's garland. A small figure in white and dark cloth sits near a wooden chariot pole. Pink and blue rangoli is drawn on the dirt ground, and a few onlookers in white shirts stand at the right edge.

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Outdoor photo of a decorated palanquin-style ratha on a sandy ground with a colourful kolam rangoli design in pink, blue and white. The palanquin is draped with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, pink, red and green and topped by a striped canopy. Inside stands a deity murti and a framed portrait of a bearded man with long hair. Several people in saffron/orange robes stand at the front, including a figure in saffron with long curly hair at left, and another in saffron at centre who appears to be offering or adjusting something at the shrine. A man in white clothing stands with hands joined in namaste, and a figure in white with a gold-bordered cloth stands at right beside a tray of yellow flowers. Wooden poles extend from the front of the ratha, and steel scaffolding is visible in the background.2008-12-23Outdoor festival procession under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a figure in an orange saffron robe stands with a long ceremonial staff topped with a decorative metal finial. Beside them, a man in a white shirt and a boy in an orange robe join palms in namaste. Further right, a woman in a white and gold saree is seen from behind. Ahead, a decorated palanquin-style float carries a deity murti adorned with yellow and white garlands, framed by an arch of red, white and green flower garlands and a multicoloured canopy. Yellow marigold flowers are heaped on a table nearby, and a rangoli design of pink and purple is drawn on the ground.2008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor procession scene on a bright sunny day with a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair stands with back partly turned, holding a lit lamp or offering aloft. Beside and behind them, a man in white shirt with hands pressed together in prayer, and another saffron-robed devotee raises an arm. A large ornate palanquin or ratha is decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and multicoloured flower strands in red, white and pink. Under a canopy at its centre sits a deity murti adorned with flower garlands, and a printed portrait in saffron clothing is displayed behind it. A woman in white sari with gold border holds a basket of yellow flowers at right. Metal scaffolding and trees appear in the background.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor procession photo, image rotated sideways. A monk in saffron/orange robes stands at left with hands joined in namaste, facing a decorated ratha or palanquin. The vehicle is heavily garlanded with yellow marigold and multicolored bands of red, pink, green and white flowers, with a red cloth draped beneath. Inside it sits a deity murti or decorated figure with a kalasha-like ornament and garlands. Several white-clad devotees stand behind the monk with hands folded, and a scaffold and blue sky appear in the background.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesPhotograph taken outdoors under a clear blue sky of a decorated ceremonial display, the image rotated sideways. Garlands of yellow marigolds and multicoloured flower strands frame a central deity murti and a richly ornamented altar with a brass lamp and offering plates. A figure in saffron-orange robes stands at the right, bending over the altar, and a second person in orange robes is partly visible at the lower left edge. Behind the altar, several people in white clothing stand near the platform. A striped multicoloured canopy or palanquin top is visible at the right, and a metal scaffold appears at the upper right. A worshipper in orange appears to be performing puja at the altar.2008-12-23Outdoor photo of a festival procession at a Brahmotsava celebration under a clear blue sky. A decorated ratha or palanquin-style platform is covered in garlands of yellow marigolds and red and pink flowers, with a canopy overhead and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure at the top. Central deity murti figures with orange and gold ornaments sit on a red and gold cloth, surrounded by flower garlands, a brass kalasha-style vessel and offering trays. A woman with long dark hair in an orange sannyasi-style wrap raises her arm and hands together in devotion at the left edge. Men in white and orange clothing stand around the platform, several with hands folded, and a bright floodlight sits on the platform.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor procession scene under clear blue sky. Centre: a decorated ratha/float draped with multicolour garlands in red, white, green and yellow, with a large framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure at the top. Beneath it, a deity murti is adorned with yellow marigold garlands and a red cloth. On the cart, a wide tray of yellow flowers, sweets, a small brass bowl and leaves. In the foreground a long-haired person in orange robes, seen from behind, faces the cart with hands raised in worship. To the right, a young man in orange garments stands with hands folded. Left, devotees in white clothes and a man with folded hands watch.2008-12-23Outdoor procession scene with devotees in saffron-orange robes gathered around a decorated palanquin or ratha. Garlands of yellow and white flowers and colourful striped fabric frame a deity murti of a standing figure with a crown. A large framed portrait above the murti shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. In the foreground a young man in orange holds a yellow-tasselled umbrella while another in orange raises his hands in anjali near an incense burner with smoke rising. A tall golden trident stands at right and a red-and-yellow umbrella with tassels shades the left. Onlookers in white and orange fill the background under palm trees.2008-12-23