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A golden palanquin or ratha-style vehicle is being decorated outdoors beneath palm fronds. A man in a light blue checked shirt and white dhoti stands on top of the gold structure, tying multicoloured tassels of red, green, orange, pink and blue to its canopy. Another man in a white shirt bends over the platform at the front-right, working on the decorations. A second person in a yellow and white garment is seen at the bottom-right corner. The golden base is draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, orange and purple flowers and white jasmine strands, and gold bells and tassels lie on the wooden platform in front. A thatched roof and palm trees form the backdrop.

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A photograph of a golden palanquin-style vehicle being decorated outdoors beneath palm trees. Its ornate gilded canopy has a carved golden serpent-headed finial at each end and hanging multicoloured tassels in red, green, pink, blue and orange. A man in a blue checked shirt and white dhoti stands on the platform fixing decorations to the canopy, while another man in a white shirt and grey trousers leans over the carriage on the right. Strands of white, purple and red flower garlands drape the golden base, and in the foreground a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl holds a small object. Gilded bells, marigold and fabric decorations sit on the platform, and a thatched roof and palm fronds appear behind.2010-02-12December 15 20112011-12-15A gilded ceremonial ratha or palanquin-style chariot stands on a raised orange cloth platform outdoors at dusk, with palm trees behind it. A large red and teal fringed parasol shades the vehicle, and its arched frame is hung with gold bells and multicoloured tassels. A man in white dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a gold sacred thread, stands at its side adjusting the decoration. Purple and white garlands drape the golden seat. Behind is a temple gopuram, and a few onlookers in white and red stand nearby, while a banner with a map hangs at right.2013-03-02December 20 20102010-12-20December 15 20112011-12-15A golden ceremonial palanquin or ratha is decorated with garlands of white and yellow flowers, purple and orange marigold strings, and hanging tassels in red, orange, blue, green and purple. An orange umbrella with a leaf motif shades the vehicle, and an ornate golden makara-style head curves over the top. Two men stand at the right edge in white clothes with yellow shawls, and a figure in orange robes appears at the far left beside palm trees. The scene appears to be an outdoor procession setting.2010-02-12December 29 20102010-12-29December 27 20092009-12-27A 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.2010-02-12A gilded ceremonial throne draped with multicolored flower garlands of yellow, red, white and purple blooms and green leaves, with a golden canopy above and an empty cushioned seat. Two people in white ritual clothes with bare heads and orange-edged garments kneel at the base, touching the golden base with their hands, and a standing man in an orange dhoti and bare-chested with a gold crown-like headpiece and a garland holds a ritual vessel to the right. Other people in white dhotis and shirts stand around the tent, and a white draped canopy hangs overhead with a flower garland and a small orange flag on a pole.2011-07-15An ornate golden ratha, a festival chariot, is decorated with garlands of marigold and tassels, with a multicoloured umbrella overhead and carved golden dragon-head ends. A man in a white shirt stands inside the chariot, with a seated attendant in red at the front. Palm trees and a signboard stand behind, and a few other people in white and orange are visible in the background.2011-12-15January 03 20162016-01-03