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A procession moves along a dirt road past construction debris and rebar, with a decorated ratha chariot at right. The chariot carries a golden canopy, colourful umbrellas and an ornate figure seated within it. Many devotees walk alongside in white kurtas and dhotis and in sarees, several waving red and orange flags, and a red umbrella appears among the group. A figure in an orange shawl stands near the chariot. A utility pole with a ladder leans in the foreground, and a building with a green roof sits behind the trees.

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A procession moves along a dusty road past construction materials, with a golden ornate ratha or chariot carrying a decorated deity murti under a canopy at its centre. Many devotees walk in white clothes, some in orange and saffron saris, and several carry red and orange flags and decorative umbrellas. A Malaysian flag is held aloft on the left. Red-roofed buildings and trees stand behind. A young man in a dark shirt and a man in a white shirt walk near the chariot. The scene suggests a festival or ratha procession. a person is not clearly visible on the chariot.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A procession on a dirt road beside a fenced field, with many people in white dhotis and white saris walking toward a decorated ratha in the background. Saffron and orange flags on tall poles are carried above the crowd, and several drummers in white and a man in a light shirt beat drums at the front left. Some participants wear yellow sashes, and a child in an orange and green dress walks in the middle. Tall palm trees and a large shade tree frame the scene under a pale sky.2009-12-29December 22 20102010-12-22A festival procession moves along a dirt road under a clear blue sky. At the centre, an ornate golden ratha/chariot canopy with orange and gold umbrellas carries a decorated figure, pulled by a crowd. Many people in white and cream clothing walk alongside, some women in white saris with orange borders, and several men in white kurtas. Red and orange flags and decorative poles surround the procession. The photo appears to be a copyright-marked archive image of a Youth Day procession.2010-12-22A procession on dry grassland moves past a decorated palanquin with a canopy, fringed umbrellas and floral garlands. A seated figure sits under the canopy in the palanquin. Devotees in white dhotis and saris walk alongside, some women in orange and red, with drummers and attendants carrying tall ornamented standards and orange flags. A white vehicle stands at right and a blue sky with distant hills forms the backdrop.2010-12-22A photograph of an outdoor procession on dry grass beside a terracotta-coloured wall under a clear blue sky with palm trees. Many people walk in a long line, most women in white, cream and sari-style dress, with some in saffron, green and blue; several carry red-orange flags on poles. Ornate multicoloured umbrellas with fringed canopies and a decorated palanquin or carriage with garlands and flower strings are visible at the centre. A Malaysian flag is held aloft at right. The crowd is spread across the frame, with a few people in the foreground.2010-12-22December 29 20092009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road under a pale blue sky. Many people in white clothing walk along, several men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white saris with yellow or orange scarves. In the centre a decorated palanquin with a golden canopy, garlands of flowers and a gilded ornamental top is carried forward. Multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas and tall flag poles with embroidered pennants flank the procession. A man in white at lower right plays a barrel drum. Unfinished concrete buildings and a hazy horizon sit in the background. No identifiable a person figure is visible among the marchers.2010-02-12