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A dense crowd of men and boys, many in dark blue shirts, fills a tree-lined street during a procession. Behind them rises an ornate golden canopied shrine on wheels, draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, carrying two deity murtis wearing white and green garments. A small framed portrait on the left shows an older man in white turban and white clothing, but he is printed, not physically present. A man in dark sunglasses and a light shirt stands near the centre-right, and a police officer in a dark cap is visible in the crowd.

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A crowd of many devotees, mostly young men in blue shirts with yellow collars and some in checked shirts, gathers along a tree-lined road to follow a procession. At centre stands an ornate golden ratha/palanquin shrine housing two deity murtis draped in red cloth and heavy garlands of orange and white flowers. A framed portrait on a stand at left shows a bearded figure in white head covering and white robes, labelled in Tamil script. Foliage frames the scene and a tall sign-post stands behind the crowd.2006-10-09Outdoor procession on a tree-lined road in Coimbatore during the Kodikkan Ratha Yatra. A gilded, ornately carved ratha or palanquin shrine carries two deity murtis draped in red cloth and heaped with yellow and white marigold garlands. A large printed portrait of a bearded man in white head wrap is propped beside the shrine on a stand, shown as a printed picture rather than a physical person. A dense crowd walks alongside: women in white, teal and green saris, girls and uniformed students in navy dresses with yellow collars, and men in checked shirts and trousers. Some people press forward toward the shrine and a figure in white is seen holding a book at left.2006-10-09A crowd of students and devotees gathers around a gilded, carved wooden shrine-chariot during a procession under leafy trees. Inside the shrine stand two deity murtis draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and white flowers. Several young men in dark blue and navy uniforms with yellow neckerchiefs stand in the foreground, and others in checked grey shirts and dark trousers stand beside them. A young woman in a white top and a woman in a teal shawl are at left. A small framed portrait is held up near the shrine.2006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09Outdoor photograph of a crowd following a small golden ornate shrine-chariot (ratha) on a dirt road lined with green trees and palms. Many young men wear grey-blue uniform shirts and trousers, and a red-capped youth stands at right. A woman in a yellow saree and a woman in a grey top walk in the foreground, and a woman in a green saree is at left. The gilded shrine carries a deity murti and two framed photographs of men hung on its front, one at left and one at right. Utility poles and a clear sky are in the background.2006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09Night photograph of a dense crowd of devotees gathered around a gilded, canopied palanquin-style shrine on a street lit by floodlights. Two adorned deity murtis stand inside the golden structure, draped in red cloth and garlanded with flowers, with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure fixed to its side. Men in white shirts and dhotis, women in colourful saris and flower-adorned hair press close, many with hands raised or looking toward the shrine. A large lit pillar and a white van appear in the background.2010-01-24January 29 20102010-01-29October 20 20062006-10-20Outdoor photograph of a street procession at a temple-style ratha/chariot canopy under trees. Two deity murtis, one male with a tall crown and one female, are decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers and sit beneath the canopy. Several people stand close to the ratha, including a man in white shirt and dhoti on the left, and devotees in white with orange shawls, a woman in a green sari and a woman in a teal sari. A large printed portrait of a bearded figure in white headwear is mounted on a pole near the ratha, with a second framed portrait nearby and an orange flag beside the canopy. Coloured banners line the road in the background.2006-11-01November 05 20062006-11-05