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Photo of an ornate golden palanquin or ratha procession vehicle at sunset, decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands, tassels and bells, and topped by a large orange fringed canopy. A seated figure in a leopard-print wrap and garland sits on the golden throne-like seat, backlit against the bright sky. In the foreground a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and an orange rosette badge walks beside a person in orange robes with dark hair, one hand on the vehicle. A hand raises a decorative blue-and-gold fan or umbrella-like ceremonial emblem on the right, and onlookers stand behind.

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Evening procession at sunset: a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin with a tiered canopy hung with brass bells and orange tassels, garlanded with marigolds and white flower strings. A large orange umbrella with fringe stands above a seated figure in an ornate patterned shawl, one hand raised in blessing. In front, a man in a saffron-orange garment walks with his hand on the chariot, while two men in white kurtas with rudraksha-style beads and an orange rosette lift poles or support the structure. Sun flares behind the canopy. About four people visible.2010-02-12A photograph of an ornate golden processional chariot (ratha) decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers, tassels, and a large orange umbrella-like canopy, backlit by a bright sun. Several people walk alongside and push the chariot; in the foreground a person in saffron/orange robes stands near the wheels, and others wear white shirts and white clothing with lanyards. Strings of colourful pompoms and marigold garlands hang from the structure. The scene suggests a festival procession.2010-02-12February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA decorated ceremonial chariot procession under bright daylight. A large orange and maroon umbrella with fringed tassels and a golden finial shades a seated figure on an ornate palanquin-style vehicle draped in marigold and flower garlands, gold-and-maroon tassels, and bells. The seated figure wears a golden crown-like headpiece and a rich maroon-and-gold garment. Devotees surround the vehicle: a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl raises his hands, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style garland stands at left, and a bald man in orange robes with a beaded garland stands at the lower right. Others in white and yellow shawls press alongside, and a hand-held orange fan appears at left.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27December 22 20102010-12-22February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesPhotograph of an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot (ratha) decorated with orange and maroon tassels, bells, and marigold garlands, shot against a pale sky with a crowd of onlookers in the foreground. Two figures ride on the platform: one in orange and saffron robes seated in front, and a second figure in a crowned headdress with a light garment seated alongside. An orange canopy or umbrella with fringed edges rises on the left, and a bronze trident (trishul) stands on a pole on the right beside a red-painted gateway.2009-12-27A photograph of a golden ceremonial ratha or palanquin during a street procession, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, golden tassels in green, red and pink, and a large yellow canopy umbrella. A person seated high on the ratha wears a gold crown and dark red garment. Beside it a red and blue decorated umbrella is held aloft. Around the ratha, devotees and attendants stand, including a man in orange and saffron robes with a rudraksha-style necklace at right and a bald man in saffron and white at lower left. The scene is outdoors under a bright sky with red brick buildings at left.2010-01-01A golden palanquin procession moves through a dense crowd. A man seated on a golden palki throne wears a gold crown, an orange saffron garment, a gold necklace and a long multicoloured flower garland, smiling and holding a staff. The ornate palki has a rainbow-coloured canopy with tassels, golden bells, garlands of marigold and jasmine in purple, orange and white, and golden lion-head carvings. Below, devotees in white shirts and dhotis press around, and a video camera on a tripod films the procession at right.2011-07-15February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesApril 18 20162016-04-18