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October 30 2011

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October 30 20112011-10-30Night photograph of a decorated golden palanquin or procession vehicle with ornate gold carved panels, draped in yellow, white and red flower garlands and a green cloth canopy with tasselled orange, pink and green fringes. A man in a dark grey ceremonial cap and an orange-red shawl sits on a maroon cushion at the rear of the vehicle, holding a small lamp or object. Garland-wrapped poles rise above, and a black speaker box sits on the right near the vehicle.2011-10-30October 04 20112011-10-04January 03 20162016-01-03October 30 20112011-10-30Night photograph of an ornate golden palanquin procession vehicle decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, pink, red and white. A large yellow fringed umbrella with a lotus-motif finial and green and pink tassels shades an elaborately garlanded deity murti or figure at its centre, wrapped in red, white and purple flowers. Gilded carved wooden railings and a pink-tasselled canopy frame the palanquin, which sits on a wooden platform. A partially visible person with glasses appears at the lower right edge. A building with orange walls is behind.2011-10-30March 02 20182018-03-02March 02 20182018-03-02January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a festival procession at night: a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha draped with white and red flower garlands, tassels in green, pink, blue and yellow, and a lit canopy above. Seated on the cushioned golden seat is a man with dark hair and a dark garment, visible mostly from the shoulders up. Standing beside the palanquin at right is a priest in a maroon and gold-striped dhoti and shawl, wearing a flower garland and holding a long staff, with a second man in saffron-orange cloth and a white dhoti beside him. A bright warm glow and bokeh lights surround the scene.2016-01-03Night photograph of a festival procession vehicle with an ornate gilded arched canopy framing a central figure. The seated figure wears an orange turban, saffron clothing, a large ceremonial gold necklace, and is draped in garlands of yellow, white and red flowers. Dark green fabric lines the arch. Ornate golden carvings, hanging bells and a tassel surround the canopy, and a feathered fan or chamara is visible at left. A person in orange and red clothing stands at the left edge beside the vehicle. The scene is lit by warm lamplight against a black background.2016-03-02 +2 copiesA night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin or ratha, lit by bright lamps. The canopy is draped with white and pink garlands and hung with multicoloured tassels in pink, teal and yellow. A seated figure in a dark-topped crown or turban wears a red-orange robe, rudraksha-style beaded garlands and a gold necklace, and smiles. Beside the vehicle a standing attendant in a red-brown costume holds a long staff. Golden ornamental railings and a lamp are visible at the front, and the surrounding dark night sky frames the scene.2016-03-07