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A festival procession vehicle decorated for a ratha or palanquin-style procession. An ornate golden dragon-headed prow curves to the right, hung with garlands of yellow marigolds, white and purple flowers, and tassels in orange, green, purple and white. A large saffron-yellow fringed umbrella canopy shades the top. A seated man in the center wears a white garment and a golden head ornament, raising his right hand in blessing. Brass bells and orange and pink tassels hang along the frame, and the sky is bright and hazy.

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Outdoor festival procession with a large ornate golden chariot (ratha) decorated with marigold garlands, multicolour tassels in pink, green, yellow and blue, and a golden makara-headed prow. Above it stands a large yellow-orange umbrella with fringe. A seated figure in saffron and red garments and a crown-like headdress sits on the chariot. Crowds walk alongside, several holding round decorated fans or umbrella-like discs, and a shaved-headed man in white stands at the lower right. A low red-earth wall and banana plants form the background under a bright sky.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha in a procession, draped with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and hanging tassels in red, green, blue and white. A large orange umbrella with fringe shades the carriage, and a golden ornamental finial curves up at the right. A seated figure in the carriage wears a white garment and a headdress, with a person near the front. Crowd members are visible at the bottom edge, with trees and a red-and-white cloth canopy in the background. The image is strongly overexposed by bright sunlight.2010-01-01A decorated golden ratha or chariot-style palanquin moves in a bright outdoor procession, with a large golden ornamental canopy with yellow fringe and a yellow umbrella-like parasol at left. A seated figure in orange and gold clothing sits on the golden platform, surrounded by multicoloured tassels, garlands in yellow, pink and red, and ornate gold finials. A round fan-like yellow and orange ceremonial fan hangs at left. Devotees in white and light clothing walk and stand along the procession at the bottom edge, and banana plants and a red-and-white striped cloth shade appear at right under bright sunlight.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial vehicle. Overhead, a large saffron-yellow canopy with a fringed border shelters the platform. The vehicle is festooned with marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, orange, white and magenta, and hanging tassels in green, orange, blue, white and pink. A golden carved makara or serpent-headed finial curls at the upper right. On the platform, a standing figure wears a golden crown and a garland, raising one hand in blessing, with a white garment and beaded necklaces. A partially visible person in the foreground and an orange decorative fan at the lower left frame the scene.2010-01-01A decorated festival chariot (ratha) during a procession. A large orange and maroon umbrella with fringed edges shades the structure. Garlands of marigold, white flowers and maroon beads drape across the chariot, with hanging tassels in green, orange, pink, white and blue. A golden makara-like head with a curved trunk projects from the right, bearing golden discs. A standing figure in a gold crown and red-and-gold garment raises a hand in greeting near the front of the chariot, with a golden ornament and gold-coloured sculptural decorations visible. Bright daylight, pale sky and trees in the background.2010-01-01A festival procession on an ornately decorated golden chariot (ratha) draped with yellow, orange and white marigold garlands and hanging tassels in red, green, orange and blue. A large saffron-orange parasol with fringe shades the cart. A seated figure in red and gold ceremonial attire and a golden crown rides in the centre, with a golden floral finial rising at the right. Below, a man in white clothes raises a video camera toward the cart, and a few spectators' hands and heads are visible at the bottom edge. A green flag is visible at the left. Bright daylight, pale sky.2010-01-01A man in a palanquin or ratha canopy, seen in profile. He wears a gold-coloured headpiece, a white shawl over his bare upper body, and a white and orange flower garland. Above him hang a decorative canopy with colourful tassels in yellow, red, green, blue and pink, and gold finials. Pink, purple and yellow flower garlands drape the structure, and fresh blossoms rest at the bottom. He appears to be in a procession setting.2011-01-01Night procession photo of a decorated golden ratha or palanquin-style chariot. A smiling person in an orange-and-saffron garment with an ornate gold crown and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a red cushioned seat. The chariot is hung with marigold and multicoloured garlands, tassels in green, pink, yellow and blue, golden bells, and a multicoloured canopy umbrella. Smoke and a lit flame rise near the front, and a golden elephant-head ornament is visible on the side. A round emblem with a bird motif is displayed on the base. The background is dark, indicating evening.2011-12-15An outdoor procession on a decorated ceremonial vehicle. A man seated in the centre wears a gold crown and red-and-gold garments, with his hands raised near the gold-and-red canopy. The ratha is draped in yellow, orange, white and red marigold garlands and hung with tassels in orange, blue, yellow and green. A golden makara-headed finial curves at the right. A photographer in a white shirt, with bangles, raises a video camera in the foreground, and another person is partly visible at the lower left. A large orange umbrella with fringe and a round decorated shield-like panel stand nearby under a bright sky.2010-01-01A photograph of a procession float decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers and tasselled hangings in red, pink, orange, green and blue. A large golden-orange canopy with fringed edges and a gilded finial rises above. Beneath it stands a man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti with a gold border, a red flower garland, and gold-and-red beaded necklaces. He bows his head with hands together near the float's wooden frame, while the sky and a tree fill the background.2010-01-01Night procession photographed from ground level. A large golden ceremonial vehicle with a carved golden horse-head prow dominates the frame, decorated with garlands of orange, white, purple and magenta flowers, hanging tassels in pink, blue, yellow and green, and a multicolored rainbow-striped umbrella on a pole. A figure in white and red clothing with a crown-like headpiece sits on a red cushioned seat atop the vehicle, garlanded. Devotees gather on both sides, including a man in an orange-and-yellow top and a man in orange garments, with a few people in white clothing behind. Trees stand in the dark background.2011-12-15A procession on a decorated ceremonial vehicle with a large yellow umbrella and a gilded, golden-tasselled canopy hung with yellow marigold garlands and pink, magenta, green and orange tassels. A smiling man with long dark hair sits on a red-cushioned seat, wearing a red and white garland, white dhoti and gold chains, holding a small book or card. Golden lion-head carvings and a gilded post decorate the vehicle; a marigold and purple flower garland drapes the seat. Clear pale sky above. a person appears as the seated figure with long swept-back hair and ornate gold ornaments, riding in the procession as a honoured guest.2010-01-01