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A festival procession moves along a dirt road past trees and a low building. At the centre, an ornate golden palanquin with a canopy of orange and gold fringe, flower garlands and a kalasha finial carries a seated figure in orange-red robes. Walking beside it, men in white dhotis and shirts and women in white and orange clothing carry red flags and a trident-topped staff, and one man in a white dhoti holds a large white ball. A woman in a yellow top walks near the front. Trees and rooftops fill the background under a pale sky.

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A photograph of a festival procession on a dirt road. An ornate open palanquin or ratha, decorated with white and orange garlands, gold finials, a gold kalasha-style crown and an orange fringed canopy, carries a seated figure in red-orange robes. Surrounding walkers include men and women in white kurta-style clothing and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. Several people hold red-orange flags and a ceremonial staff, and one man in a white dhoti and orange cloth plays a large round drum. Colourful umbrellas and a parked vehicle appear in the background beside trees and a red-roofed building.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A festival procession moves through a crowd on an open dirt road under a pale sky. At the centre, a decorated ratha/chariot carries a figure in orange and gold seated under a large orange canopy, with a trident-topped pole, strings of tassels and yellow marigold garlands. Orange flags are carried above the crowd. Many devotees in white kurta and dhoti, and women in white and cream saris, walk around the chariot, while a man in front wears a white shirt and holds an orange flag. Palm trees and a few distant structures are visible at the edges.2009-12-27December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor procession on a dusty open ground. A ratha-style chariot decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, tassels and an orange canopy carries a seated figure, partly visible in saffron, under the canopy. Around it, many devotees in white dhotis and shirts, women in cream saris with yellow and orange borders, and saffron-robed participants walk alongside. Ceremonial yellow and gold umbrellas, a gold kalasha-topped staff and processional standards are held aloft. A stage with speakers and a banner stands in the background under a clear sky.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 22 20102010-12-22A procession on a dirt path in an open grounds setting with a golden ratha chariot at the centre, its canopy and pillars decorated with flower garlands, colourful umbrellas and a red-and-gold figure seated on top. Many devotees walk alongside wearing white kurtas and dhotis, some women in white saris with gold borders, and others in orange, yellow and black clothing; several carry red-orange flags and ceremonial fans. Parasols with ornate patterned tops and tall decorated staffs surround the chariot. Low red-roofed buildings, trees and parked cars are visible in the background.2010-12-22Outdoor temple-style procession on a dirt path with palm trees and small tiled-roof buildings behind. A richly decorated ornate palanquin or ratha with yellow, orange and red tassels, garlands and a golden canopy is carried forward. Devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with yellow sashes, walk alongside, and a few wear saffron/orange robes. Tall ceremonial banners with floral embroidery and an ornate red and blue umbrella stand in the foreground. Several people carry long staffs and ceremonial poles. A figure seated on the palanquin wears a crown-like headdress. Crowd is dense.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path with a decorated ratha chariot draped in orange and multicoloured garlands and a tall umbrella canopy with colourful fringes. A figure in orange robes stands on the chariot holding a red umbrella and the deity murti is visible beneath the garlands. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis, cream and yellow saris and orange robes walk alongside, with children and red flags on poles at the right, and trees and a blue sky in the background.2012-01-01