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A festival procession on a richly decorated golden ratha, or chariot, covered in yellow and orange marigold garlands and strings of bells. A seated figure in orange-red robes and a gold crown sits on the chariot beneath a large orange canopy and a multicoloured parasol. Men and women in white and yellow clothing walk alongside, some pulling or steadying the chariot with orange and white cloth, and a few hold ceremonial items. Coconut palms and a signboard showing photographs stand in the background.

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December 27 20092009-12-27A golden ornate ratha (festival chariot) is processed outdoors past palm trees, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, tassel bells in red, pink and green, and carved golden serpent-like prows. A figure in orange and gold robes sits on the chariot holding a ceremonial fan, beneath a large orange and yellow umbrella and a striped red-blue-yellow canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some in yellow, walk alongside and reach toward the chariot with flower garlands. A printed banner behind shows a portrait labelled "Nithya Annadhaanam" with a photo of a woman, and a blue-and-white logo marks the event decor. a person cues include the seated figure's long swept-back hair and ornate orange-gold attire on the procession chariot.2009-12-27A decorated ratha chariot procession moves through a crowd outdoors under hazy sky. The chariot is heavily garlanded with marigolds and yellow and white flowers, hung with brass bells, tassels, and colourful pom-pom ornaments, with an orange and yellow canopy over a seated figure on a golden seat. Devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls walk alongside, several raising hands toward the chariot, while umbrellas in orange and multicolour canopies shade the scene. A white boundary wall and trees stand behind.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot, the ratha, moves through a crowd during a procession. The chariot is draped in marigold garlands in yellow and orange, with tassels in pink, red, green and blue hanging from its frame. An orange canopy and a multicoloured umbrella shade a seated figure in an ornate golden crown and a red and gold garland, sitting on a throne-like seat. Around the chariot, devotees in white kurtas and white saris, many wearing yellow shawls and sashes, walk close beside it, one holding a garland. Palm trees and a concrete wall stand behind, with smoke rising at the right edge.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a bright day with a golden palanquin-style vehicle decorated with marigold and orange garlands, tassels, bells and a carved golden makara-like head at the front. A seated figure on the vehicle wears a tall golden crown and a light-coloured garment, and a large orange umbrella and a red-and-gold umbrella shade the vehicle. Around it, devotees in white clothing and yellow shawls walk and hold the vehicle, some wearing rudraksha malas. Tents, a truck and palm trees appear in the background.2010-01-01Outdoor festival procession with a richly decorated golden ratha chariot draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands and hanging brass bells with colourful tassels. A seated figure in orange and red garments and a gold crown rides on the ornate platform beneath a multicoloured parasol. Crowds of devotees in white and yellow saris and white kurtas walk alongside, some in orange shawls and white clothes; palm trees and thatched huts stand behind. A large signboard behind the chariot reads Nithya Anna with blessings of Paramashivam. The rider's appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm a candidate, so the figure is described by role only.2009-12-27Outdoor temple procession on a richly decorated ratha chariot draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, brass bells and tassels, with a golden horse-head prow and colourful umbrellas overhead. A figure seated on the chariot wears a gold crown and an orange-red garment with a beaded necklace; the figure's appearance is not clearly established, so this is a seated devotee or deity-form figure. Devotees in white and saffron clothing, some with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, walk alongside and push or steady the chariot, with palm trees and a low concrete wall behind.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Photograph of a festival procession with an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot draped in garlands of orange, yellow, maroon and white flowers, with tasseled hangings and a gilded dragon-head finial. A seated figure with a crown-like headdress and garlands sits on the decorated platform, which is pulled by men in white dhotis and yellow shawls. Nearby, a man with long curly hair and a beard wears an orange robe, and women in orange and yellow saris stand among onlookers. A large yellow parasol with fringe shades the chariot, and a sign-board stands in the background against a clear blue sky.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27