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A photograph of an outdoor procession with a golden ratha chariot decorated with garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers and hanging tassels in pink, orange, blue and green. A golden elephant-trunk shaped ornament with bells extends over the chariot, and a yellow canopy with fringe sits above. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white garland and ornate gold-and-red clothing, sits on the chariot seat. Below, devotees in white and orange clothes, including a man in saffron robes and a woman in white with a yellow shawl, walk alongside the chariot amid a crowd. Boulders and palm trees appear in the background.

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Outdoor evening procession on a decorated golden ratha, a wheeled chariot draped with garlands of orange, purple and white flowers and hung with multicoloured tassels. A person in an orange robe and white garland sits beneath an orange fringed parasol on the chariot, with a golden dragon-headed prow at the front. Devotees in white and yellow sashes, and women in orange saris, crowd around the cart. A man in a white shirt holds a long brass or golden ceremonial implement. Palm trees and a white building are in the background, and a sound speaker stands at the left.2010-02-12A festival procession on a richly decorated golden chariot (ratha) covered in marigold and white flower garlands, with yellow and red floral swags, hanging bells, and tassels in green, pink, blue and yellow. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha mala and a layered ceremonial necklace, sits seated at the centre of the chariot and smiles. Behind him a large golden parasol-style canopy with fringe rises above. Crowds line the street; devotees in white and yellow clothing walk alongside, and a white bus with a person banner passes on the right. Orange flags are visible.2009-12-27A photograph of an ornate golden palanquin procession vehicle decorated with garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers and tasselled canopy poles in orange, green, purple and red. A figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece, wearing orange robes and a garland, sits on a gold-and-red throne-like seat smiling and raising a hand in greeting. A carved golden dragon-head ornament projects from the front of the vehicle. Behind and around it, many people in white and orange clothes watch and walk along the procession route, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27A golden ornate palanquin-style ratha procession vehicle decorated with marigold and purple flower garlands, a golden carved horse-head finial, and colourful tassels hangs at the front. A man seated on the golden seat wears a golden crown, a white dhoti-style garment with a red-and-gold shawl, and a garland, smiling as he rides. An orange-robed attendant in front and a man in white with glasses on the right walk alongside. Red and yellow parasols with decorative tops shade the rider. Garlands drape the vehicle's golden base and devotees in saffron and white stand near the wheels in a sunny outdoor procession.2010-01-01A golden ceremonial chariot with a dragon-headed prow decorated with garlands of marigolds, white flowers, and strings of gold bells is carried through a procession. A man seated in the chariot wears an orange-red garment with a gold-embroidered shawl, a white floral garland, and a red and gold mantle, and he raises his hand in greeting with a broad smile. An ornate orange umbrella with red fringe shelters the chariot. Colourful tassels in pink, green, blue, and yellow hang from the structure. Orange and blue decorated fans are held by attendants, and a crowd of devotees in white clothes stands along the roadside with a tree and red-roofed building behind. a person appearance cues are present: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and ornate attire, so this is an appearance-based candidate in person.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor procession in daylight. A long-haired figure with a gold crown and red garland sits on an ornate golden palanquin-style ratha decorated with marigold and orange flower garlands, tassels and a multicolored canopy. Golden serpent-head finials curve at the front and back. The figure wears a red-and-gold garment and bangles. Devotees in orange and white walk alongside and push or carry the carriage, with orange flags and a dense crowd behind.2012-01-01A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves through an open field with a hazy sky. The ornate golden ratha is hung with marigold and multicoloured garlands, tassels and bells, and topped with an orange fringed canopy and a golden finial. Seated on the chariot is a man with long dark hair wearing an ornate gold-and-brown embroidered garment and a red sash, raising a hand in greeting. Around the chariot, devotees in white kurtas and dhotis with yellow shawls walk alongside, and women in orange saris are visible among them; a few hold orange flags. A man in a white shirt holds a round decorative fan. Buildings and a tree stand in the background.2010-02-12A golden ornate chariot procession moves along a path lined with crowds. The gilded ratha is decorated with yellow and marigold garlands, purple and white floral strands, and dangling bells and tassels in red, orange, blue and green, with a yellow and red fringed canopy overhead. A man with long dark hair, wearing a crimson and gold ceremonial garment with a white garland, sits on the raised seat and raises one hand in greeting. Around the chariot, devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing walk and watch, some holding orange flags. Green trees and a red-roofed building sit in the background. Printed copyright text is not included.2010-02-12Festival procession on an outdoor dirt road with a richly decorated golden ratha-style palanquin. A seated figure in orange-red robes and a gold crown sits on a velvet throne-like seat, with a rudraksha-style neck adornment and a flower garland, raising a hand in blessing. The palanquin is draped with marigold and yellow flower garlands, hanging gold bells, green, red and multicolored tassels, and gold-trimmed canopy fabric. Around it, people in white and saffron-orange clothing walk and push alongside, several women in white and yellow saris raising hands and holding flower garlands. A gold-painted animal figure (elephant or horse head) is visible at the front of the vehicle, and a yellow-and-blue round emblem adorns its side. Dry scrubland and palm trees with a water tower appear in the background, and a photographer is visible at the upper left.2009-12-27A decorated golden procession chariot with a canopy, carrying a long-haired figure seated on a red and gold throne. The figure wears an orange garment, a leopard-print shawl, and a flower garland. The chariot is draped with marigold and white garlands, purple flower strings, and hanging tassels in red, green, blue and yellow. A large saffron-yellow parasol stands above. Around it, men and women in white with yellow shawls walk and hold the chariot, while devotees in white and saffron stand in the crowd. A man in white with glasses on the lower left and a woman in a sari on the right carry or steady the chariot. The figure is a person in the procession, identified by long swept hair, saffron clothing and a shawl among other cues, and the event appears to be an evening procession.2010-02-12A decorated festival chariot procession moves through a crowd near palm trees. The golden chariot has a canopy with a yellow fringed umbrella-like top, bells, and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. A large golden horse-head or dragon-like prow carries cymbals and red and blue tassels. A man in orange and red ceremonial garments with a garland sits seated on the chariot, smiling. Many devotees in white and yellow shirts and orange robes walk in the crowd below. A tall copper-coloured flagpole rises at right.2010-02-12