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A decorated ceremonial chariot procession in an outdoor setting with trees behind. A person seated under a tall orange and gold canopy on an ornate golden palanquin-style carriage raises one hand in greeting; the figure wears white and a red-and-gold shawl, with dark hair. The carriage is draped with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers, hanging tassels in green, red, orange and yellow, and golden bells. A golden elephant-head finial and a smaller colourful umbrella with gold ornaments stand at the front. Onlookers in light clothing and a saffron-robed man in the lower right watch from the roadside.

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A photograph of a festival procession on an ornate ratha, a decorated chariot-style float. The canopy is hung with multicoloured tassels in orange, pink, red, green and blue, and garlanded with yellow and maroon flowers. A man seated on a cushioned throne in orange and red clothing, wearing a gold crown and a red flower garland, raises one hand in greeting while smiling. Palm trees and trees stand behind the float, and a faint crowd is visible at the edge. Garlands and flower decorations frame the seat.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves through a crowd. A man seated on an ornate golden ratha wears a gold crown, an orange garment and a long red and orange floral garland, with a rudraksha-style mala visible at his chest. The chariot is draped in yellow and white marigold garlands, with hanging gold bells, green, red and orange tassels, and large orange and multicolour parasols overhead. Devotees in white clothes and orange flags line the street, and several people in the crowd fold their hands in greeting. A corrugated metal building stands behind.2009-12-27A festival procession on an open rooftop under bright sky. A central figure sits on an ornate golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, bells, and tassels in orange, green, purple and maroon. Above him a large orange canopy with a lotus motif is fixed to the chariot. The seated figure wears white clothing with a red and gold shawl and a crown-like headpiece, and smiles while raising his hands to his head. Around the chariot, several men in white and yellow ceremonial shawls walk alongside, one with a shaved head in white, and the foreground shows the back of a seated person in a yellow shawl. a person: the seated figure has a crown and a red shawl, cues that fit the page's identification, though his face is not used for identity.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on an ornate golden ratha chariot under a canopy with orange fringed umbrella and hanging tassels in pink, green and blue. A person standing on the chariot in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland, forehead marked, raising one hand in greeting while smiling, with a swept-back long hair. Gold-carved panels and garlands of white, purple and yellow flowers decorate the chariot. In the foreground, several devotees in white and saffron walk beside it, one holding a flag-like banner and a man in front looking down. Blue sky and trees in background.2010-02-12Outdoor photograph of a festival procession chariot decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, white flower strands, and rows of golden bells with red, orange, green and blue tassels. A large ornate orange and yellow canopy with fringe shades the cart. A seated figure in a red garment with gold crown and a white flower in the hair raises one hand in greeting from a gilded throne-like seat, with palm trees and trees behind.2009-12-27A photograph of a festival procession on a decorated golden chariot (ratha) with an orange and red canopy hung with tassels and bells. A man with long dark hair, wearing orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits at the centre of the chariot and smiles while raising his right hand in greeting. Garlands of yellow marigolds and purple and white flowers drape the chariot's pillars and frame. Below, a dense crowd of devotees raises their hands and palms, some in white and orange clothing. Orange flags and a red and blue ceremonial umbrella with tassels appear at the sides, with palm trees and a white-roofed building behind. The image shows an evening or outdoor procession.2010-02-12A photograph of an ornately decorated golden ratha chariot in a procession, with a large golden and orange canopy above. A figure sits on the elevated golden seat wearing a tall golden crown, a white dhoti-style garment with a red border, and a beaded necklace. The chariot is festooned with bands of purple, yellow and white flower garlands, hanging gold bells, and tassels in green, pink, red and yellow. A golden carved horse-head or lion-head motif projects from the front, and a multicoloured parasol with metallic discs stands at left. Palm trees and banana leaves frame the scene, with a few people visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial chariot procession. A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden ratha-style vehicle, wearing a gold crown, orange garment and red flower garlands with a gold necklace. The chariot is covered with yellow and red marigold garlands, a large yellow fringed canopy with a red border, and hanging gold bells with red, pink, green and blue tassels. Gold trident-like finials and a hand of a spectator raised at the lower right appear in the scene. Trees and a clear sky are in the background.2009-12-27A photograph of a golden processional chariot (ratha) decorated with garlands of white and purple flowers, colourful tassels in green, pink, blue and yellow, and hanging bells, with a golden umbrella canopy and carved golden horse-head ornaments at the front. A person seated on the chariot wears an orange-gold shawl and raises one hand in greeting, while a crowd of onlookers, mostly men in white and bright clothing, lines the procession route around the vehicle. A flowered garland and a red-and-orange canopy frame the scene, with a loudspeaker on the left and low buildings in the background.2010-02-12A procession on a bright day shows a gilded ratha chariot covered in marigold, purple and white flower garlands and hanging tassels in orange, red and green. A seated man in a gold crown, white garment and red-and-gold beaded necklace sits on a dark velvet throne with an orange cushion and holds a white cloth in his lap. Two large umbrellas, one yellow and one red with tasseled edges, shade the chariot. Devotees in white and orange walk alongside, including a man in white with a saffron shawl at right and a woman at lower centre. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair, a crown and ornate necklaces, consistent with the page's claim.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession on a decorated golden palanquin-style vehicle with a gold dragon-headed prow and tiers of orange, yellow and green tassels hung with bells. A seated figure in orange robes with bare upper body and a garland raises a hand in blessing atop the vehicle, which is wrapped in marigold and white flower garlands. Above, a large orange and gold canopy shelters the rider. Around it, crowds of devotees in white with yellow shoulder cloths walk alongside, and gold-and-blue ceremonial umbrellas with bird emblems and fringe are carried on poles at left. A bird-emblem canopy and modern buildings appear at the right edge.2010-02-12