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A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path beside a terracotta-coloured wall and green trees under a bright sky. A richly decorated palanquin with a golden canopy, tassels and garlands carries a seated figure in red and white cloth, with a white chamara fan at its side. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in yellow and orange, walk alongside, many raising arms or holding red-and-saffron flags on poles. Multicoloured parasols with peacock-and-lotus motifs shelter the procession. Several people are visible, lending a festive, devotional atmosphere to the scene.

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Outdoor procession at a temple-like compound beside a terracotta wall. An ornate golden palanquin or ratha, decorated with marigold garlands, flower strings and a large white fan-shaped yak-tail ornament, carries a seated figure under a tall gold-topped umbrella. Several decorated parasols in multicoloured fabric with a blue-and-white emblem shelter the procession. Devotees fill the foreground, many in white dhotis and saris with orange and yellow garments; several hold saffron-orange flags on poles. Palm trees and green foliage frame the background.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22January 01 20122012-01-01A festival procession on a palm-lined path. A decorated palanquin with a multicoloured canopy, marigold garlands and tassels carries a seated figure in a red and gold cloth draped over the seat. Crowds in white dhotis and kurtas, saffron and orange flags held aloft, and women in saris and salwar kameez walk around the palanquin, several with hands pressed together in prayer. A man on the right has ash markings on his bare upper body. Low green-roofed buildings and an orange boundary wall stand behind the crowd, with a hill in the distance.2012-01-01December 23 20082008-12-23January 01 20122012-01-01Outdoor religious procession on a village path beside palm trees. A ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, colourful tassels and a painted deity murti rides at the centre under an orange-and-red canopy. Men in white dhotis and saffron robes walk in front, one carrying a silver tray with flower garlands. A bald, bearded man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands centre-front holding a garlanded tray and a bowl. To the right, a woman in white sari with a red-and-gold border holds a decorated parasol and a long trident-topped pole. Several other saffron-clad and white-clad devotees follow along, with more people behind the palanquin. Ornamental parasols with trident finials and floral embroidery frame the scene.2009-12-27January 01 20122012-01-01Outdoor procession with a decorated ratha or palanquin carrying a deity murti, surrounded by garlands of marigold and colourful canopies with tassels. Devotees in white ritual clothing walk alongside, many holding orange and saffron flags on poles and a trident-topped staff at right. A man in an orange shirt stands with hands folded in prayer, and other devotees in white and mixed clothing stand or walk with hands joined. Palm trees and a green-roofed structure are behind them under a pale sky.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01December 22 20102010-12-22A festival procession moves through an outdoor grounds with dry grass and trees. At the centre, a decorated palanquin or ratha carries a seated figure under a multicoloured canopy, surrounded by marigold garlands and yellow flower strings. Crowds of devotees walk alongside, many women in saris and men in white dhotis, some holding orange and red flags. A man in orange robes stands near the front, and a cameraman films the scene. A large rocky hill rises in the background.2012-01-01