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A procession on a dusty road beside a bus and green fields, with devotees walking behind a golden palanquin-style shrine carrying two deity murtis adorned with garlands and flower decorations. Several men wear white dhotis and orange shawls, and one man in white holds a multicoloured umbrella with the Dhyanapeetam emblem and fringed trim. Orange flags flank the shrine.

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A road procession seen from behind. In the foreground a figure in an orange sleeveless top and red-orange lower cloth walks beside a man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl over his shoulder, both in sandals. Behind them a golden palanquin decorated with marigold and flower garlands carries two deity murtis, with a kalasha-like finial and a trident visible at the left. A white-clad figure holds a multicoloured fringed canopy at the left edge, a green bus stands at right, and white-clad devotees follow. Bright daylight casts long shadows on the asphalt road.2009-01-20Outdoor evening procession at dusk with a decorated golden chariot (ratha) at the centre, draped with yellow, green and red garlands and topped by an orange umbrella and a golden dragon-headed prow carrying a bell-like ornament. A figure seated on the chariot wears a red and gold outfit. Around it, men and women in white kurtas and yellow shawls walk alongside, some wearing ID lanyards, while a person in a saffron/orange robe stands in the foreground near the chariot. A large crowd fills the dusty ground, with tents and a distant hill in the background.2010-02-12January 20 20092009-01-20January 20 20092009-01-20A procession on a paved road in open countryside under a clear sky. An ornately carved golden ratha or chariot, draped with red cloth and garlands, is pulled forward with people walking alongside. Many marchers in white clothes carry orange-red flags bearing a dark circular emblem. A colourful striped parasol is held over the procession, and a uniformed man in khaki walks at the right edge near the chariot. Trees and green fields line the roadside.2009-01-20Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with banana plants. A decorated palanquin or ratha carrying a deity murti is adorned with garlands, colourful tassels and a gold canopy, shaded by a multicoloured umbrella. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls carry the poles on their shoulders. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk alongside, one in the foreground with a shaved head and a rudraksha mala holding a ritual tray. A young man in orange wears garlands and carries an offering plate of flowers. Women in white saris stand at the right edge. Clear blue sky overhead.2010-01-01A street procession on a rural road moves past green fields under a pale sky. A decorated ornate golden ratha or chariot shrine with a red interior and a deity murti is pulled forward, garlanded with marigold and multicolored flower strings. A colourful umbrella with patterns shades part of the procession. Many participants walk alongside in white dhotis and white saris, many carrying tall saffron-orange flags with dark emblems. Some men wear saffron-orange dhotis and a man in red holds a sword-like stick near the front. A uniformed policeman stands at the right edge.2009-01-20A procession on a dirt road with a richly decorated wooden ratha or palanquin covered in marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and a saffron canopy with a lotus emblem. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside and push or steady the cart with their hands. Among them, a few men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand at the right edge, and one man wears a yellow shawl. Palm trees and a fence sit behind the crowd under a clear sky. Several ceremony attendees wear lanyard badges.2009-12-27January 20 20092009-01-20Outdoor street procession at dusk. A golden ratha-style float carries a red-robed deity murti with gold crown and green blouse, decorated with garlands and a red cloth backdrop. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, some wearing orange saffron shawls and one in orange sannyasi-style clothing. A large multicoloured parasol with tassels shades the procession, and orange-red flags are carried. Spectators stand in the foreground and a yellow bus is parked behind.2009-01-20A procession on a dirt ground under a clear blue sky. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a tall colourful ornate umbrella with a finial and bird motifs, trailing red fabric. Behind him, men in white clothes pull a decorated wooden chariot draped with red cloth, garlands and tassels. A golden parasol-style canopy and a second ratha with floral garlands follow, with devotees in white and saffron scattered along the path and tall trees at right.2010-12-22Outdoor procession under a bright sky with a dry, flat landscape behind. A gilded ratha/chariot with carved golden panels and ornate finials is shaded by a large multicoloured parasol with red, yellow, green and white fringed tassels, and a second decorated umbrella with a red border and geometric embroidery stands beside it. Several people in saffron/orange robes walk alongside, including a man in front holding a white flag and a man in the centre-right wearing orange. Devotees in white clothes stand to the left and right, and a child in a striped top is near the centre. Orange and white flags fly along the route, and a banner with red and white lettering is visible on the chariot side. Visible people number roughly fifteen to twenty.2006-12-14