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A photograph of an ornate gold palanquin with carved dragon-headed ends and a canopy finial, outdoors under an overcast sky with trees behind. A seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on the gold cushioned seat, with a man in white standing beside it. Men in white kurta clothing, some with yellow shawls, surround the palanquin, and one man in white bends over flower garlands on a low table at lower right. A man in a dark uniform cap stands at lower centre. Rubble and stone slabs lie on the ground at right.

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A photograph of a large ornate golden palanquin being prepared outdoors beside a white building with a red tiled roof. The gilded palanquin has a carved dragon-headed prow with fan-like ornaments, a tall arched canopy, and a seated figure draped in orange cloth. Several men in white shirts and dark trousers stand and work around it, adjusting ropes and guide lines, while a man in the foreground wears a dark shirt. A pink floral garland lies on the ground at lower left. Gravel and grass surround the scene under an overcast sky.2010-07-24A photograph of a gilded palanquin, a golden ceremonial vehicle with ornate carved panels, a red-orange cloth draped over its canopy, and a tall golden finial topped with brass bells, being prepared outdoors beside a corrugated-roof building. Several men work on a flatbed platform beneath it: one in a white shirt and white dhoti with a yellow shawl stands at the back holding the golden pole, another crouches in a white checked shirt stringing white flower garlands, and others in white shirts stand around the platform. Coconuts are piled at the right under trees and a pale overcast sky.2010-07-24A photograph of a festival procession with a gilded, ornately decorated palanquin carried through a crowd under a clear blue sky. The palanquin has a large yellow-and-orange canopy with fringe, golden makara-style finials, and strings of marigold garlands and tassels in red, orange, yellow and purple. Seated on the golden platform is a figure with long hair and a bare-chested upper body, wearing a gold crown and red garland, appearing to be a person. Around the palanquin, men in white dhotis and yellow shoulder cloths walk and steady it, while a bearded man in an orange robe with a garland stands in the foreground. Devotees in white and yellow surround the procession, with a banner in the background.2010-01-01Photograph of a festival procession with an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot draped in garlands of orange, yellow, maroon and white flowers, with tasseled hangings and a gilded dragon-head finial. A seated figure with a crown-like headdress and garlands sits on the decorated platform, which is pulled by men in white dhotis and yellow shawls. Nearby, a man with long curly hair and a beard wears an orange robe, and women in orange and yellow saris stand among onlookers. A large yellow parasol with fringe shades the chariot, and a sign-board stands in the background against a clear blue sky.2010-01-01Outdoor procession photo of a richly decorated palanquin. A gilded canopy with a golden finial is draped in marigold-white flower garlands, red floral strands and hanging tassels in green, blue, red and gold. Beneath it sits a figure in an orange-saffron robe on a cushioned seat. In the foreground, a man in a white kurta and yellow shawl stands at the carrying frame, and another man in white is partly visible beside him. Gilded poles extend across the frame. The sky is overcast and grey.2010-07-24A decorated procession float with a large orange-and-yellow canopy umbrella topped with a gold lotus-like finial stands on a flatbed platform. The canopy and float are draped with marigold garlands in yellow, orange and red, with colourful tassels hanging below. Gold-coloured makara-style prows and a mirror are mounted on the float. Around it, men and women in white clothes, some with white shawls, walk through a dusty open ground under a clear sky. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head stands near the float. Fruit and a white bag rest on the platform. Banners and a tree appear in the background.2010-01-01A golden palanquin procession at an outdoor event. A seated figure on the gilded palki wears an orange-and-gold garland and a gold crown-like headpiece, holding a white fly-whisk. The gold-plated palanquin is decorated with yellow marigold garlands, purple and white flowers, and colourful tassels and bells hang from its canopy. Below, several people in white dhotis and orange cloth carry or walk beside it, and a crowd holds orange flags with black lettering. A bare-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge in the foreground.2011-07-15Outdoor procession scene with a golden ratha chariot decorated with yellow marigold garlands, colourful tassels and a curved golden canopy frame, carrying a deity murti draped in orange cloth. In the foreground a figure in a saffron-orange robe stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing the chariot. Nearby, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in folded hands, look on under trees in daylight. A wooden-wheeled golden cart base is visible at lower right.2011-12-06December 27 20092009-12-27December 22 20102010-12-22December 20 20102010-12-20A festival procession moves along a dusty road past a green-roofed building. At the centre, a golden ornamental vehicle with a carved makara-style head at the front, tiered umbrella canopy, and hanging tassels in green, red, yellow and white is decorated with marigold garlands. A woman in an orange and white sari with garland stands on the vehicle, while a man in orange robes walks at its side. Around them, many men in white shirts and yellow shawls and women in white and yellow saris walk, some with hands raised or folded.2010-02-12