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A procession on a dirt road under a clear blue sky. At the centre, a golden ratha or palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, fringed canopies in orange and blue, and a kalasha finial is pulled by men in white kurtas and white dhotis. Devotees in white and orange saris and orange shawls walk alongside, some carrying tall orange flags with gold fringe. A few people with dark hair in red and pink clothing stand in the foreground. Power poles and a white building appear in the background. The figure seated within the palanquin is not clearly visible.

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December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path with a decorated ratha chariot draped in orange and multicoloured garlands and a tall umbrella canopy with colourful fringes. A figure in orange robes stands on the chariot holding a red umbrella and the deity murti is visible beneath the garlands. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis, cream and yellow saris and orange robes walk alongside, with children and red flags on poles at the right, and trees and a blue sky in the background.2012-01-01A 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.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A ceremonial procession on a golden palanquin decorated with white jasmine and marigold garlands, purple and red flower strings, and tasselled canopy. A seated figure in a red shawl with long dark hair and gold ornaments sits on the raised golden seat, attended by a bare-chested priest in white dhoti standing at the front. Devotees in white kurtas, saffron cloth and colourful saris press forward, many with hands folded in anjali. Colourful pompoms, a golden peacock-style ornament, and a shrine-like canopy with red and green fabric surround the palanquin under bright sunlight among trees. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair and ornate gold adornments consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the face is not clearly visible so the identity is uncertain.2010-12-22December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dusty path in front of corrugated-roofed buildings. A richly decorated golden palanquin with garlands, tassels and a red-canopied top is carried forward by men in white dhotis and shirts. A man in an orange-saffron cloth walks ahead near a drummer and musicians with horns. Women in saris, one in pink, stand at the right with hands folded in greeting. A seated figure in red sits under the canopy of the palanquin. Flags and orange banners fill the frame, and a shaved-headed man in white stands among the crowd. The scene appears to be a ratha/palanquin procession in an ashram setting.2010-12-22A 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.2010-12-22A festival procession moves across dry grass under a pale blue sky. A decorated ornate chariot with a gold-tipped canopy, colourful umbrella-style parasols and hanging tassels leads the group. Many participants wear white dhotis and kurtas or white saris with orange or saffron shawls and sashes. Some men play large drums on the right, and others carry tall decorated banners and umbrellas. The crowd is large and spread out, with people walking along a dirt path in the foreground. Distant trees, a pale hill and a low fence form the background.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22