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January 01 20132013-01-01January 1st 2013 +1 copiesNight photograph of a decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha on a dirt ground, draped with marigold garlands, colourful tasseled fringes and a striped canopy. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at the back of the cart holding a long-handled fan or chamara, while two young attendants in white with pink-tinted clothing stand beside it. A man in white shirt and dhoti watches at right. A red tractor and blue tarp are visible at left.2013-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 1st 2013 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesMay 01 20152015-05-01March 02 20132013-03-02Night procession photograph of an illuminated ornate chariot (ratha) lit by warm light, with a fringed canopy of red, yellow and green tassels above a golden arched frame strung with bells, pompoms and tassels. A standing figure in white dhoti-like clothing stands at the chariot's centre beside a deity murti glowing in light, while another person in orange clothing sits at the lower platform. A dense crowd of devotees in white and orange clothes fills the foreground, and a cameraman in a white shirt is visible at left.2016-02-17January 13 20152015-01-13Nighttime procession on a decorated float with a central seated figure in orange and gold clothing under a canopy of marigold garlands, tassels and a multicoloured parasol. Lit string lights frame the float and a lamp post stands beside it. A standing attendant in white kurta holds the float, another in white dhoti stands behind, and a crowd of devotees in white and colourful saris watches from below. A man in orange at left holds his hands together in greeting. Dimly lit stalls and a tent appear at right. A small brass trident ornament sits at the front of the float.2015-01-13Night procession at an ornate golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, tassels and a large multicolored umbrella canopy. A man in an orange turban and a shirtless man in a white dhoti with an orange-bordered cloth stand on the platform, one holding a white feathered chamara fan. Other white-clad devotees walk alongside, a red generator and speaker sit at the base, and a golden staff stands at right. The scene is lit by warm lamps against dark trees. +1 copies