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A decorated golden procession chariot with a deity-like figure seated on a raised golden platform, draped in garlands of orange, yellow and marigold flowers, with hanging brass bells, tassels and an orange canopy overhead. A large parasol with red, blue and green panels stands at left beneath coconut palms. Around the chariot, crowds of devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls press forward, while a monk in saffron robes stands at lower left and a man in white holds a round fan at right. Colourful paper streamers and a booth with a map board appear in the background.

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A festival procession on a sunlit street lined with palm trees. At the centre, a decorated chariot (ratha) carries a seated figure wearing a golden crown and white and red garments, surrounded by garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, cymbals and hanging tassels. An orange-and-gold canopy shades the chariot, and a red-and-green decorated umbrella stands at left. Crowds of devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls walk alongside, while a man in an orange robe with a shaved head stands at lower left. A white banner map board and a sound truck appear in the background, and paper streamers hang overhead.2010-01-01A festival procession in an outdoor village setting with palm trees and a clear sky. A richly decorated ornamental chariot dominates the center, draped with orange and purple flower garlands, golden bells, tassels and an orange canopy. A figure in white robes and an ornate golden crown stands on the chariot, one hand raised. Around it, crowds of devotees in white and saffron/orange robes, some wearing yellow shawls, walk alongside and pull or follow the ratha. A colourful multi-tasselled umbrella stands at left, and a signboard with a map is visible behind it. Loudspeakers and red flags appear at right.2010-01-01A festival procession on a palm-lined dirt road. At the centre, a richly decorated golden-and-red palanquin carries a seated figure wearing a tall gold crown and white garments, with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and fringed silk hangings. Gold bells and a brass ceremonial ornament rise above the palanquin, and a large orange canopy with tassels shelters it. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange robes walk and carry garlands, some with yellow shoulder scarves. A kiosk sign with a map stands behind a colourful ceremonial umbrella on the left, and a truck with speakers is visible on the right. Many people are visible, mostly partially in frame.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A golden ceremonial palanquin-style ratha is decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, tassels, hanging bells and a red-and-yellow canopy, set among palm trees under a bright sky. A figure in white ceremonial clothing with a gold crown and red garland stands elevated on the ratha, arms raised. Around it, people in saffron/orange robes, white dhotis and yellow shawls walk and hold the procession, and a man in a white turban stands nearby. A tall paper-cut decoration hangs overhead and a wall poster shows a green diagram at left. Several devotees in white and yellow surround the vehicle in a procession.2010-01-01Outdoor festival procession under a clear sky with palm trees behind. A standing man in a white dhoti and white shawl, with long dark hair and a red and white flower garland, rides on a gold-decorated ratha or palanquin draped with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, bells and tassels. An orange canopy with a saffron umbrella top shelters him. Around the vehicle, devotees in orange and white clothing walk and hold its ropes. Other attendees in white and orange stand along the path; a striped multicolor parasol and a ceremonial golden umbrella stand at left. A signboard with a map and graphics is visible behind, and a golden ceremonial staff appears at the right edge. Overall a crowded, colourful festival scene in a temple-style outdoor setting.2010-01-01Outdoor procession with a richly decorated palanquin-style float (ratha) covered in marigold and flower garlands, topped by a golden canopy and an ornate yellow umbrella with red and orange fringed tassels. A seated figure in orange clothing and flower garlands sits on the float. Around it, devotees in white ritual clothes and orange saffron robes walk and surround the float, and a decorated multicoloured umbrella stands at left. Crowd members in white and orange clothing fill the dusty ground under a bright sky.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a bright day. A large golden ratha/palanquin carries a central figure seated under an orange canopy, decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands, golden bells, tassels and a golden lion-head finial. A multicoloured umbrella and round ceremonial fans flank it. Around the cart, men in white shirts with yellow or orange shawls and rudraksha malas walk, a woman in a red sari with a bindi stands in front, and a man in an orange robe with a long hair and mala extends his hand toward the cart. Banana leaves frame the scene.2010-01-01A golden ceremonial chariot with an ornate gold canopy and a yellow fringed parasol rides in a festival procession under a temporary shelter hung with bunting and palm trees. The vehicle is draped in white and orange-red marigold garlands, has golden carved sides, and gold-tipped finials. A seated figure with long dark hair and a garland sits in the chariot's centre, while devotees in white and cream clothes line the route and stand beside it. Colourful tassels and hanging decorations fill the frame.2010-12-20Photograph 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.2010-01-01December 22 20102010-12-22A festival procession on a sunny day with palm trees behind. A tall golden chariot, its frame draped in garlands of orange, yellow and purple flowers, hung with golden bells, tassels in green, red and blue, and topped by a golden swan-headed finial, is carried by a crowd of devotees in white and saffron. A standing figure in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a red-and-white flower garland and a crown-like headpiece, stands on the chariot beneath a large saffron-orange canopy. Devotees in white and orange robes surround the chariot, and a silver trident rises at the right edge. Two multicolored decorated umbrellas stand at left, and a signboard with a map stands in the background.2010-01-01