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A festival procession on a dirt road bordered by a red brick wall and green trees. At centre, a gilded wheeled ratha/chariot with an orange canopy and garlands of white flowers and pink, purple and multicoloured tassels carries a seated figure in orange robes. Men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls walk beside the cart, some holding ceremonial rods, and women in saffron-orange and white saris and a white-clad woman follow among a crowd. Orange flags are visible at the left edge.

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December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20A festival procession on a dirt road beside an orange boundary wall. A large golden ratha chariot with a canopy is decorated with pink, white and red garlands, colourful tassels and a gold finial, and carries a seated figure in saffron-coloured clothing. Men in white dhotis with red sashes walk alongside it, some carrying long orange flags, and a group of women in orange and red saris follow behind. A women in white with a sash and lanyard walks near the chariot. Tall trees and palms line the road.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with green shrubs and tall trees beside an orange brick wall. At the centre, a golden ornate ratha chariot is decorated with thick garlands of marigolds and red flowers, colourful tassels, and a golden umbrella canopy. A seated figure in a saffron-coloured garment rides on the chariot. Men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies pull the chariot with red-and-white ropes, and a row of devotees in white and orange walks alongside, with a woman in a white sari holding a fan-like white whisk nearby. Red flags are carried on poles at the left. Approximately twenty people are visible.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20Outdoor procession at dusk on a dirt path beside a red wall. A large gilded palanquin or ratha, decorated with colourful tassels, flower garlands and a peacock-like finial, is carried on the shoulders of men in white dhotis and white shirts with red-bordered cloths and garlands. Behind them, devotees in white and orange-red saffron robes walk, and red flags are visible. Several men at the front wear shaved heads and bare chests with rudraksha-style beads, carrying the poles. No individual is clearly identifiable as a specific figure.2010-12-20A photograph of a festival procession on a paved path lined with red brick walls and green trees. A gold-and-brass wheeled ratha/chariot carries a decorated golden palanquin draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands and white flower strands. A multicoloured parasol and a gilded dragon-head finial with hanging bells and tasselled ornaments rise above it. A man in an orange-and-saffron garment and turban stands on the cart near the palanquin, while a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a ceremonial shawl steadies it from the front. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, some holding a white cloth bag or umbrella, walk alongside, and orange flags and onlookers appear in the background.2011-07-15December 20 20102010-12-20A photograph of an outdoor procession with a golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, tassels and a golden canopy with a yellow fringed umbrella. A seated figure in red and orange garments sits on the platform, with red cushions visible. Crowds of devotees surround the palanquin, many in white shirts and dhotis, women in saris and salwar, some wearing orange shawls, while others hold the poles. Palm trees, a red brick wall and orange flags stand in the background under a clear sky.2010-12-22A large outdoor evening procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees. At the centre, a golden ornate palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, bells, and a fringed canopy carries a seated figure dressed in orange and gold. Around it, a dense crowd of devotees in white clothes and white dhotis and sarees walks forward, many with hands joined or extended. A few people wear saffron-orange robes, and some carry orange flags. Palm trees, low buildings and a loudspeaker tower appear in the background under a hazy sky.2010-02-12December 20 20102010-12-20