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Night photograph of a flower-decorated boat on dark water, its deck draped with garlands of marigolds and white jasmine strands and sprays of yellow and orange blossoms. A seated figure in orange robes sits at the rear of the boat near a tall decorated structure, while a man in a white shirt walks along the boat's side in the foreground. Another man in a white shirt stands at the right edge by the boat. Illuminated buildings and a lit arched structure appear in the dark background.

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January 04 20102010-01-04January 03 20102010-01-03January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20102010-01-03A night procession on a flower-decorated float or chariot. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned seat at the centre, with long dark hair, and a tall white ornate canopy rises behind. The float is covered with garlands of yellow and white marigold-style flowers, green fern-like leaves and palm fronds, and a decorated stand with hanging flower strands. Several people in white clothes push or steady the float from below and at the sides, some reaching up to hold it. The float has red, purple and blue cloth draped beneath it. A tiered brick seating area is visible in the background.2010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20102010-01-03Night procession on a street lit by strings of blue and green lights. A large flower-decorated ratha with a tiered roof draped in white, red, yellow and purple garlands carries a seated man wearing a crown, saffron-coloured garland and gold-trimmed clothing, raising a hand in blessing. Two men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand beside the platform, one holding a long ceremonial staff, and a man in an orange kurta and white dhoti walks at the side. A dense crowd of devotees lines the road, many women in saffron, red and orange saris, some with hands folded. Strings of yellow marigolds and red flowers hang along the chariot base.2016-12-23March 07 20162016-03-07January 03 20102010-01-03December 14 20162016-12-14December 09 20162016-12-09January 03 20102010-01-03