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Night procession at a temple-style festival. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis, bare-chested and with rudraksha malas, walk on dirt ground carrying ceremonial items: a yellow-and-orange flag on a pole, a tall gold staff, a torch, and a silver-handled ceremonial mace. A man in a white dhoti and shirt walks among them. On the right, a man holds an ornate rod. Behind them, a decorated wooden cart or ratha carries a deity murti draped in red and garlands, with a gold canopy above and smoke or incense rising. Colourful string lights and parked vehicles appear in the background.

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November 05 20162016-11-05November 05 20162016-11-05Night procession at an ashram courtyard with string lights and a decorated palanquin on the right. Several young men in orange and maroon garments, some bare-chested with rudraksha-style necklaces, hold up tall silver tridents and staffs. A man in white dhoti with gold border stands at the left edge, and another in white stands beside the cart. The ornate golden palanquin carries a deity murti draped in flower garlands, mounted on a white bull-like figure. Lights and a wooden cart frame complete the scene.2017-03-02March 02 20172017-03-02Night-time temple procession photographed on an open paved road. At centre, a palanquin-style ratha carries a golden deity murti under a red and gold canopy with orange pennants, a lit oil lamp burning on its front ledge. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk beside and before the vehicle, some holding hands in a line, and a few men in saffron-orange cloth stand at the left near the lamp. A bald man seated on the platform wears white with rudraksha-style beads. Boys in colourful shirts watch from the right, and tall ceremonial staffs with gold-tipped ornaments rise above the crowd. Dozens of people are visible in the crowd.2010-11-11Night procession photographed outdoors with a palanquin-style canopy in multicoloured stripes above a deity murti adorned with garlands and gold ornaments. A young man in orange robes, wearing a blue patterned crown and a beaded mala necklace, walks at the centre holding a golden staff. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls carry long gold staffs topped with trident and lotus-style finials, and silver tridents are visible at right. A young boy in an orange sleeveless top stands at left, and a cameraman with a tripod films at right. No a person candidate is identifiable from appearance alone.2010-11-11Night outdoor procession on sandy ground under a pink and orange canopy tent. Four young men in saffron-red dhotis with gold borders, one in white dhoti with a blue shoulder bag, carry long silver-tipped staffs and a silver spear-like rod, moving toward the viewer. Behind them, a decorated silver-and-gold palanquin or ratha holds a deity murti with garlands, and a figure in dark robes sits on a silver throne-like seat. Spectators and attendants stand in the background under string lights.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02Night procession at a temple-style event. A deity murti is carried on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with a flower garland, a red canopy with coloured fringe, and a lit oil lamp in front. A man in an orange robe and a patterned cap stands at the front, holding up a long ornamental staff. Around the palanquin, men in white dhotis and shirts walk and stand, some with hands folded in prayer, and a large crowd of devotees fills the dark street in the foreground. Tall ceremonial umbrellas with orange flags and gold finials are visible on the right. The photo is taken from behind the crowd, so only partial faces are visible.2010-11-11December 23 20062006-12-23 +1 copiesNovember 05 20162016-11-05January 02 20162016-01-02