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A photograph of a decorated palanquin procession outside a white-brick building. A young man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap stands at left, holding a long wooden pole that rests against the palanquin's base. The palanquin is draped with a teal and dark green cloth, white and red garlands, white feathers and peacock-style plumes, and a golden canopy at top. Seated within is a figure in white and gold headwear, a large green gem pendant and layered necklaces, appearing to be a deity murti or ceremonial image. A person in white clothing bends over the palanquin at right, and a drum is partially visible at the right edge. Flowers and garlands are arranged at the base.

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October 22 20082008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22A decorated palanquin or ratha-style canopy stands on a paved driveway beside a white brick wall, draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands and peacock feathers. Seated within is a figure in white clothing and an ornate orange-and-gold turban, wearing layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a large green stone pendant, with a white garland around the neck. Two men stand at left in orange and white garments with hands pressed together in greeting, and at right a man in orange robes and a red-edged shawl extends his hand toward the figure. Parked cars and trees appear in the background.2008-05-04May 04 20082008-05-04May 04 20082008-05-04December 23 20082008-12-23October 15 20082008-10-15April 28 20082008-04-28A devotee in an orange saffron garment with a maroon sash stands with his back to the camera, holding a silver plate of golden sweets or offerings up to a richly adorned deity murti seated beneath a golden canopy (palanquin/ratha) hung with red and white flower garlands and bells. The murti wears jewelled silver ornaments and a gold-and-green brocade cloth, with white and peacock-feather fans beside it. Another man in white ritual dhoti and shawl stands at the right edge beside a white brick wall.2008-05-04October 15 20082008-10-15Outdoor temple procession beside a white brick wall. A bald man in an orange saffron robe and matching orange head covering stands on the left, holding a long staff toward a gilded palanquin-like shrine (ratha) decorated with red and yellow flower garlands, peacock feathers and a deity murti. A woman in white holds a round orange fan on the far left. Two people in white dhoti-style clothing stand near the shrine: one man in white holds a brass kalasha with a red flower offering and wears rudraksha beads, and a woman in white with a gold-bordered sari stands beside him. White flags with blue emblems hang in the background, and a few onlookers stand by a glass entrance.2008-07-20October 22 20082008-10-22