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Street procession in Coimbatore during a ratha yatra. A golden canopied chariot carries two deity murtis, Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, draped with marigold garlands and red and green cloth. Musicians in white dhotis play a wind instrument and drum at the front, and devotees in white kurtas, dhotis and white saris walk alongside. A large orange truck labelled KINGROADWAYS stands at the right, and two framed portraits are displayed near the chariot, one showing a bearded man in a white turban and one a woman in a dark outfit. Power lines and buildings line the road.

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A photograph of a street procession at a temple ratha. A gilded wooden ratha with carved pillars and a roofed shrine holds deity murti adorned with garlands and jewelled ornaments; a man in white clothes bends at its base, placing offerings. Around it stand devotees in white shirts and dhotis, several with orange or saffron shawls, and one wearing a green cloth over the shoulder. A drummer in the lower right plays a drum. On the left, a framed portrait of a figure in white headwear and orange-tinged clothing rests on a stand. Orange flags and a passing yellow bus are visible in the background, with a sunlit street and shopfronts.2006-10-13Outdoor street procession in a residential area. A golden ornate ratha or palanquin decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands carries a deity murti at its front, with saffron flags and a framed portrait on the side. Devotees in white dhotis and white sarees dance and raise their arms beside it, while women in beige, peach and light blue saris watch and clap from the roadside. Tall brick-faced buildings with balconies stand behind, one balcony displaying a banner portrait. Several people are visible in the scene, including those on the roadside and at the balconies.2006-10-10October 09 20062006-10-09Outdoor street procession in a village setting with a gilded, ornately carved palanquin or ratha holding decorated deity murti draped in red cloth and heavy marigold and jasmine garlands. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands on the left of the ratha, and a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and colourful saris, including a woman in yellow and blue, a woman in a lilac sari, and a woman with a braid in a blue-and-pink sari, face the shrine. A photographer in khaki shirt raises a camera on the right. A large framed portrait printed on a card is held up in the foreground, showing a bearded figure in a white turban and white robes. Palm trees, a tiled-roof shed and bamboo stands frame the scene.2006-10-09Outdoor procession scene under a large tree. A golden ornate chariot-like float with carved pillars and a red draped backdrop carries a seated golden deity murti adorned with white and gold garlands. A crowd of men stands in front, many in white shirts and dhotis, and one man in white with an orange-saffron shawl holds a white flag with a blue emblem. Speakers and a yellow sign are visible at the edges.2006-09-30A street procession passes a richly carved golden ratha, a decorated chariot, with red and green draped cloth, orange flags, a colourful hanging ornament and an umbrella overhead. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk beside it, and rows of devotees in orange, red and yellow saris and robes line the road. A cameraman in an orange robe films from the right foreground. Printed photo panels on the chariot's side and a large portrait banner on the right show a bald man in white and other figures. Trees and a thatched hut frame the scene.2009-01-20Outdoor photograph of a street procession in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, beside a tree-lined road with traffic. A decorated ratha/chariot-style shrine is garlanded with orange and white flower strings and holds deity murti figures. A man in a white shirt stands on the ratha, and devotees in white kurtas, white sarees and a white dhoti gather along the roadside. A woman in a white blouse and cream saree has a long braid with a red and white flower garland. Two framed portrait photographs are displayed on the ratha, showing a figure in white with a cap and dark cloth. Red flags and a yellow bus are visible in the background.2006-11-01Outdoor street procession at dusk. A golden ratha-style float carries a red-robed deity murti with gold crown and green blouse, decorated with garlands and a red cloth backdrop. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, some wearing orange saffron shawls and one in orange sannyasi-style clothing. A large multicoloured parasol with tassels shades the procession, and orange-red flags are carried. Spectators stand in the foreground and a yellow bus is parked behind.2009-01-20February 02 20092009-02-02January 21 20092009-01-21November 05 20062006-11-05Street procession in a city road with a large golden ratha (chariot) carrying a deity murti on the left, decorated with gold-coloured carved pillars, a pink cloth and a colourful striped umbrella-like canopy. Women in white saris walk beside the chariot, several holding plastic bags, and a woman in a blue-and-pink patterned sari stands near a framed portrait printed on paper. Men in white dhotis and shirts and a few in saffron cloth walk in the crowd behind, with banners and placards on sticks visible. Roadside buildings, a billboard and trees line the street under bright sunlight.2009-02-02