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A procession moves along a dusty road past construction materials, with a golden ornate ratha or chariot carrying a decorated deity murti under a canopy at its centre. Many devotees walk in white clothes, some in orange and saffron saris, and several carry red and orange flags and decorative umbrellas. A Malaysian flag is held aloft on the left. Red-roofed buildings and trees stand behind. A young man in a dark shirt and a man in a white shirt walk near the chariot. The scene suggests a festival or ratha procession. a person is not clearly visible on the chariot.

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A procession moves along a dirt road past construction debris and rebar, with a decorated ratha chariot at right. The chariot carries a golden canopy, colourful umbrellas and an ornate figure seated within it. Many devotees walk alongside in white kurtas and dhotis and in sarees, several waving red and orange flags, and a red umbrella appears among the group. A figure in an orange shawl stands near the chariot. A utility pole with a ladder leans in the foreground, and a building with a green roof sits behind the trees.2010-12-22A procession on a dirt road beside a fenced field, with many people in white dhotis and white saris walking toward a decorated ratha in the background. Saffron and orange flags on tall poles are carried above the crowd, and several drummers in white and a man in a light shirt beat drums at the front left. Some participants wear yellow sashes, and a child in an orange and green dress walks in the middle. Tall palm trees and a large shade tree frame the scene under a pale sky.2009-12-29A procession on dry grassland moves past a decorated palanquin with a canopy, fringed umbrellas and floral garlands. A seated figure sits under the canopy in the palanquin. Devotees in white dhotis and saris walk alongside, some women in orange and red, with drummers and attendants carrying tall ornamented standards and orange flags. A white vehicle stands at right and a blue sky with distant hills forms the backdrop.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 29 20092009-12-29A photograph of an outdoor procession on dry grass beside a terracotta-coloured wall under a clear blue sky with palm trees. Many people walk in a long line, most women in white, cream and sari-style dress, with some in saffron, green and blue; several carry red-orange flags on poles. Ornate multicoloured umbrellas with fringed canopies and a decorated palanquin or carriage with garlands and flower strings are visible at the centre. A Malaysian flag is held aloft at right. The crowd is spread across the frame, with a few people in the foreground.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 29 20092009-12-29December 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.2010-12-22A festival procession moves along a dirt path through a rural compound. A golden ratha-style palanquin with a tall gilded top, fringed canopy and floral decorations is carried ahead, shaded by colourful striped parasols. Many devotees in white kurtas and dhotis and white and cream saris walk closely together, several holding orange-red flags on poles. Some women wear blue and yellow saris, and a few people carry garlanded items. Green foliage and purple flowers border the path, with a red-roofed building and hills behind. Some white-clad participants wear beaded necklaces. The scene shows a ritual procession with a decorated chariot.2010-12-22