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Outdoor photo of an ornate processional chariot or palanquin structure decorated for a procession. A tall golden ceremonial standard rises at the centre, topped with brass and gold ceremonial instruments and umbrella-like finials, with a large saffron and orange fringed canopy spread above. Cascading tassels in magenta, white, blue, yellow, green and red hang from the standard, and the base is draped with garlands of marigolds, orange and purple flowers and green leaves. Palm trees and a clear sky frame the scene. No people are clearly visible in the frame apart from partially visible figures at the edges.

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Outdoor photograph of an ornate decorated palanquin or ratha canopy used in a procession. The elaborate structure has a golden finial top, a large saffron-yellow umbrella-like canopy with fringe and red trim, and many tassels in blue, red, pink, green and orange hanging from gold bells. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers wrap the frame. Palm fronds and flowering trees surround it under a pale sky, and a gold carved ornament appears at the lower right. No people are visible.2010-02-12Photograph of an ornate festival chariot or ratha under an open sky. An orange canopy with dark fringed edges and a lotus-patterned top shelters the upper structure. Golden bells hang in clusters and a tall golden fan-shaped ornament with circular discs rises on the right. Yellow and orange marigold garlands wrap the poles, and tassels in green, blue, white, red and orange dangle below. Dark speaker boxes and a small blue logo appear at the lower left. No people are visible in the frame.2009-12-31Outdoor photograph of a richly decorated ceremonial procession vehicle. Gold kalasha-like finials, brass bells, gold discs and a gold lion-head ornament rise on a central pole, draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and multicoloured tassels in red, blue, green and pink. The platform is garlanded with marigolds and jasmine. Black speakers and a red flag stand behind. Only partially visible heads of a few people appear at the bottom edge, and no identifiable a person figure is visible.2009-12-31A gilded ceremonial chariot or palanquin in a procession. A large saffron-yellow canopy with red fringe and a lotus-petal motif shades the golden platform. The structure is festooned with yellow and white marigold and jasmine garlands, multicoloured tassels in green, pink, blue, white and red, and a golden fan-like finial with flat discs. Red and yellow flags fly on poles behind, and figures in white and yellow clothing stand at the lower edge. No clear individual is identifiable as the central subject, so the scene is the decorated chariot itself.2009-12-31A golden ceremonial palanquin under a open-sided shelter, decorated with white jasmine garlands and magenta and yellow flower strands draped along its gilded base. A gold finial and kalasha-like top rise above a canopy of hanging tassels in orange, red, maroon and green, and a yellow fringed parasol stands at the left. A seat with a red cushion sits in the centre. No people are visible; palm trees and orange festoon flags appear beyond the structure.2010-12-22A photograph of an ornate golden palanquin or ratha-style vehicle decorated for a procession, with a canopy of colourful tassels in red, orange, green, blue and purple hanging from bell-topped rods, and a golden kalasha-style finial at the top. Garlands of yellow marigolds and white and purple flowers drape the golden sides, and carved gold panels frame the seat. An orange umbrella with fringe stands at the left, and palm trees and a thatched roof sit behind under bright sunlight. A small mirror is set into the side. A few partially visible people in white clothing appear at the edges. No central figure is clearly visible on the seat.2010-02-12A decorated ceremonial vehicle. Overhead, a large saffron-yellow canopy with a fringed border shelters the platform. The vehicle is festooned with marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, orange, white and magenta, and hanging tassels in green, orange, blue, white and pink. A golden carved makara or serpent-headed finial curls at the upper right. On the platform, a standing figure wears a golden crown and a garland, raising one hand in blessing, with a white garment and beaded necklaces. A partially visible person in the foreground and an orange decorative fan at the lower left frame the scene.2010-01-01December 22 20102010-12-22A decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha in a procession, draped with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and hanging tassels in red, green, blue and white. A large orange umbrella with fringe shades the carriage, and a golden ornamental finial curves up at the right. A seated figure in the carriage wears a white garment and a headdress, with a person near the front. Crowd members are visible at the bottom edge, with trees and a red-and-white cloth canopy in the background. The image is strongly overexposed by bright sunlight.2010-01-01An ornate golden ratha chariot in an outdoor procession, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, tassels in pink, green, blue and purple, and a large saffron-yellow canopy umbrella with embroidered panels. A seated man in an orange garment with a white flower garland and a leopard-print wrap rides at the front of the chariot, smiling, with long dark hair. Palm fronds and a clear blue sky frame the scene, and a gilded lion or deity figure sits on the lower right of the chariot.2010-02-12A decorated festival chariot (ratha) during a procession. A large orange and maroon umbrella with fringed edges shades the structure. Garlands of marigold, white flowers and maroon beads drape across the chariot, with hanging tassels in green, orange, pink, white and blue. A golden makara-like head with a curved trunk projects from the right, bearing golden discs. A standing figure in a gold crown and red-and-gold garment raises a hand in greeting near the front of the chariot, with a golden ornament and gold-coloured sculptural decorations visible. Bright daylight, pale sky and trees in the background.2010-01-01A decorated golden palanquin or ratha-style vehicle is the central subject, draped with yellow, white, purple and magenta flower garlands and crowned with a tall golden finial. An orange and red umbrella with a fan-shaped top stands beside it, and tassels in orange, green, pink and blue hang from its canopy. Outdoors among palm trees, two saffron-robed sadhus stand at left, one holding a small umbrella, and a man in a white robe with a yellow shawl stands at right. A brass or gold kalasha-type vessel sits on the ground in front, and a corrugated shed is visible behind.2010-02-12