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A photograph of an outdoor procession on bare, grassy ground in front of a red-walled building with a tiled roof. On the left, a green flatbed cart carries an ornate golden palanquin with a red canopy and a deity murti. A long line of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands in rows, many holding tall decorative umbrellas and flag poles with orange and red banners and garlands. On the right, a golden throne-like seat with a red-draped platform holds a seated figure in orange-saffron clothing, flanked by a golden canopy and attendants in white. Several people in white stand near the throne. Overcast sky and green trees form the backdrop.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of an outdoor procession at an ashram, viewed from above. On the left, a decorated wooden cart carries a throne-like platform and deity figure under canopies with orange, red, green and white fabric, trimmed with marigold garlands and gold finials. Behind and around it, many people in white ritual clothing walk along a dirt path, some carrying tall fringed banners and colourful umbrellas. A man in an orange cloth stands near the centre, and a woman in white appears at the upper centre. Trees and shrubs frame the background. Several people carry umbrellas and banners, and drummers or attendants stand among the crowd.2005-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 29 20092009-12-29August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16 +1 copiesDecember 31 20092009-12-31August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a grassy lawn. A deity murti decorated with red and green garlands and a fringed canopy is carried on a decorated wooden ratha/chariot with blue cloth. A man in an orange robe and tall crown stands at the chariot holding the canopy pole, and white-clad men carry long poles at right while a woman in a yellow sari and others in white stand nearby. Spectators, including children, watch from the left. Trishula staffs stand beside the cart, and a large orange-robed statue stands in the background beside a tree.2011-10-31Outdoor procession on grassy ground with a hillside of trees and rocks behind. A long red banner with yellow, blue and green panels printed with elephants and animal motifs is carried on two poles at top. Women in white saris with yellow borders carry brass plates or pots with flowers and leaves, and in the centre a woman in an orange sari wears a white flower garland. Men in white dhotis with orange shawls walk alongside carrying poles, and several people in white ritual dress follow. Decorated round fans or ceremonial umbrellas in red, orange and yellow with fringe hang above the group. A gilded ornate chariot or palanquin stands at the left edge. Several people are visible in the procession behind.2008-11-11