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A photograph of a temple procession in progress. A decorated ratha (chariot) with red and gold draped canopy stands at right, next to a group of devotees. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt stands at centre-left facing forward, holding a small object in his hands. Several women in saffron and orange saris and a few men in white clothes surround him, with a smaller group of people visible at the left edge. The setting appears to be an outdoor street with a temple-style building in the background.

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A photograph of an outdoor temple procession on a street, where a white-clad priest stands on a decorated ratha-style float beside a deity murti adorned with garlands. Devotees in saffron and white clothes press forward with raised hands and offerings, while a crowd of onlookers lines the roadside under overcast sky. The float has pillared, ornamented sides and red and gold decorations.2006-10-01A photograph of a temple sanctification scene with a decorated deity figure on a red and gold structure, surrounded by a group of people in traditional attire. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands near the front, with several women in saris and men in white clothing and some in light-coloured shirts gathered around. Marigold garlands and offerings are visible near the deity. The setting appears to be a temple courtyard with outdoor elements behind the group.2006-10-01Outdoor temple procession scene with a decorated ratha (chariot) and a crowd of devotees. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at centre-left holding a white cloth, while a woman in a white sari reaches toward him. Other devotees in white and light clothing line the ratha side, with a red-and-white canopy and dark hair visible. Multiple people are partially visible at the frame edges.2006-10-01A photograph of a temple event outdoors. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left, gesturing toward a decorated wooden ratha or palanquin-style cart with red and gold ornamentation. Beside it a woman in a yellow and red sari stands with a group of onlookers, and an older man in white clothing stands at right. Other devotees in light clothing stand behind a crowd of visible spectators. The scene suggests a procession around a temple precinct.2006-10-01A photograph of a temple consecration event outdoors. In the foreground a man in a saffron-orange shirt with a yellow shawl holds a silver tray of offerings, possibly with flower garlands, extending it toward a man in a white shirt on the right who holds his hands together in respect. Behind them, a short man in a white dhoti and white shirt stands with palms joined, and several women in saffron and red saris and a few other onlookers stand near a decorated temple entrance with garlands and a floral arch. Pale yellow and orange tones dominate, and a banner is visible in the upper background.2006-10-01A photograph of a temple procession at dusk with several men in white dhotis and white shirts walking along a street. Some carry or walk beside a decorated palanquin-style ratha with a yellow and green canopy and ornate golden frame. A man in the foreground wears a white shirt and raises his hand. Behind them, a richly decorated temple chariot is visible with a red and gold canopy. Devotees appear to follow the deity procession, consistent with a ratha yatra.2006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01A small photo of an outdoor temple scene in India. Several men in white ritual clothing stand in a line on the left, while a tall, ornate temple gopuram or tower rises in the background beside other buildings. A figure in white is at the front of the group, and a decorated structure or cart sits at the right edge near the temple entrance. The scene suggests a temple procession or consecration event.2006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01Outdoor street scene during a deity procession on a decorated float. On the right, a man in white dress stands on the brick-red steps of a flower-garlanded float, facing a deity murti dressed in red and adorned with marigold garlands. Beside him, a framed portrait placard and printed posters show a man with a white head covering and yellow-saffron garment. On the left, several people with hands folded in namaskar stand along the roadside, including a woman in a sari and a shirtless boy, while a man in a white shirt and dhoti watches. Speakers and a yellow-and-blue printed banner are visible behind the float, beside a concrete building.2006-10-01