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April 29 2015

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A photograph of an ornate golden processional palanquin or ratha at night against a black background. A golden umbrella with fringe and a lotus-patterned canopy shades the structure, and garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers drape its arch. Green, orange and red tassels hang from the poles. At the centre sits a small deity murti dressed in an orange cloth and silver ornaments, surrounded by flowers. Orange cloth and scattered petals lie on the platform in front, with a brass plate and tray. No people are visible.2011-10-30March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesA night procession photograph showing an ornate golden palanquin or ratha-style vahana carrying a deity murti dressed with colourful garlands of flowers. A large red and yellow fringed umbrella with a golden finial shelters the figure, and a golden serpent-shaped pole curves up from the base. Strings of warm lights outline the base. On the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a small lamp or vessel near the carriage. Dark foliage surrounds the scene against a black night sky.2015-04-29October 04 20112011-10-04March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesNight procession photograph of a metal deity murti standing in a richly decorated palanquin or ratha. The murti wears a blue-green garment and layered gold necklaces and is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands. Hanging brass lamps and a golden canopy surround the figure, and oil lamps glow in the dark. Silhouetted devotees and a phone are visible at the lower left edge.2013-04-24A night procession photograph of a decorated ratha or palanquin. A deity murti stands in the centre, draped in a teal cloth and heavily adorned with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. Above it hang gold tassels and a large red, yellow and white canopy with fringed panels in red, maroon and yellow, lit by bright light. Silver-coloured carved panels line the base of the vehicle. No people are visible.2011-10-04Night procession photographed from behind a crowd of silhouetted onlookers. A decorated palanquin or ratha with a red and gold canopy, hanging colourful tassels and red flower garlands is lit by a bright lamp. A figure seated within the palanquin wears dark hair and dark clothing and is partly obscured by ornate gold framework. Lamps and a metallic finial are visible on the right side of the vehicle. The foreground shows dark silhouettes of many people.2013-03-02April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJanuary 02 20162016-01-02December 15 20112011-12-15