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A religious procession moves along a dirt path past a white-walled building with a corrugated roof and palm trees. At left, a decorated ratha carries a deity murti under an ornate red and gold canopy with tassels, garlanded with yellow and red flower strings. Crowds in white dhotis and white saris walk alongside, many carrying gold ceremonial staffs and fans. Several women in orange and saffron saris and a man in an orange shawl appear at right. A colourful umbrella with blue, red and gold panels is held over the procession, and a trident-topped staff is visible at far right.

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A festive religious procession moves along a dirt path past white-painted buildings with corrugated roofs and palm trees. At the left, a decorated golden palanquin with a red and orange canopy and hanging tassels carries a figure seated on a throne, adorned with garlands and a red-and-gold ornamented costume. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk around it, some raising ceremonial umbrellas, a multicolored striped umbrella held aloft, and carrying staffs, a trident and a ceremonial mace. Several sannyasis in orange robes with orange shawls walk in the middle, one holding a trident. Women in orange and red saris hold brass plates of offerings and garlands. A smaller partial figure stands at the far right with an orange banner. Hitting the parade's ratha-style palanquin and attendants, this shows a temple procession with padapuja-related devotees.2009-12-27A religious procession moves along a path lined with green shrubs, with white-roofed buildings and palm trees behind. Left, a decorated palanquin with an orange and gold canopy and a deity murti adorned with garlands and ornaments is carried by men in white dhotis and shirts. A multicoloured umbrella with a bird motif is raised over a group in the centre. Right, saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas and orange shawls walk among devotees in white. A wooden trident and ceremonial staffs are carried by several men. A saffron-robed figure with a long grey beard and orange shawl stands at the front right, with a beaded necklace; he is an appearance-based candidate only partially visible and uncertain, so a person is not asserted here.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A religious procession moves along a garden path beside a white building with a corrugated roof and palm trees. At the left, a decorated ratha or palanquin carries a deity murti under an orange canopy with yellow-and-red fringe, draped in garlands. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas walk alongside, many with yellow and orange shawls. A woman in a white sari with an orange border walks at center, and a young boy in white stands near her. On the right, a row of saffron-robed sannyasis carry ceremonial staffs, tridents and a multicoloured parasol. Men in white and a few in saffron and yellow scarves fill the lane.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession on a dirt road lined with green grass and palm trees. A decorated golden ratha, or chariot, is pulled by devotees in white clothes; its canopy and sides are hung with white garlands, colourful tassels and strings of flowers, and a carved gold elephant-like figure stands at the front. Several men in white shirts and dhotis push and steer the chariot, while others walk beside it holding ornate multicoloured parasols and ceremonial fans. Women in saris and a man with a shaved head in white dhoti walk along the roadside. Behind them stands a red-and-orange brick wall. A watermarked archive photo.2010-12-22Outdoor religious procession moving along a dirt path beneath palm fronds. A decorated palanquin or ratha is carried at the centre-back, draped with garlands, tassels in red, yellow and green, and crowned with a golden canopy; a small deity murti stands on it. Two large ornate umbrellas with multicoloured panels and tassels shelter the procession. Men in white dhoti and kurta carry long gold-topped staffs and ceremonial trident-tipped poles. Several people wear saffron/orange shawls and clothing, and women in saffron and maroon saris walk among them. A child in white stands near the centre. The participants appear to be devotees accompanying the palanquin.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a village road lined with coconut palms and green shrubs. At the centre, a decorated golden ratha/chariot carries a deity murti adorned with yellow and orange garlands, topped by a large orange canopy and a multicoloured umbrella. Dozens of men and boys in white dhotis and shirts, many with yellow or orange shawls, walk alongside, some holding brass fans and ceremonial staffs. A white van with orange flags and a large speaker sit behind the procession. Several people stand watching at the right. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible among the marchers.2009-12-27A procession on a dirt path beside palm trees. At the centre, a decorated palanquin carries a deity murti under a yellow and orange canopy with garlands, flanked by ornate parasols in green, blue and red with fringed edges. Many people in white and cream clothing walk alongside; several women wear white saris with yellow borders and others wear orange-and-white saris. A man on the right wears white and gestures forward. Men in orange robes stand at the left, one holding a brass tray of flowers. Ceremonial items such as a brass kalasha and a decorated staff are carried near the front.2009-12-27A festival procession moves along a dirt road under a clear blue sky. At the centre, a richly decorated chariot (ratha) is hung with marigold garlands, tassels in red, yellow and green, and a large orange canopy umbrella. A figure seated on the chariot wears ornate attire and a headdress. Ahead, a long golden trident is carried aloft, and a golden star-shaped ornament is visible on the right. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis with yellow or saffron shawls, and some wear rudraksha malas and ID lanyards. A woman in a cream sari with a gold border walks at the front left. Banana plants and red flags line the route, with unfinished concrete buildings behind.2010-01-01A festival procession on a tree-lined path beside a whitewashed building. At centre, a decorated palanquin-style float with yellow and orange canopy, garlands and tassels carries a seated figure in red and gold robes. Around it, many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with yellow shawls, walk alongside, while others in saffron and orange garments move at the sides. A large multicoloured umbrella and ceremonial metal staffs and fans, including a trident, are carried nearby. A bus with orange flags stands in the background, and spectators in mixed clothing line the route.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27