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May 27 2013

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A night procession photograph of a decorated ratha or palanquin. A deity murti stands in the centre, draped in a teal cloth and heavily adorned with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. Above it hang gold tassels and a large red, yellow and white canopy with fringed panels in red, maroon and yellow, lit by bright light. Silver-coloured carved panels line the base of the vehicle. No people are visible.2011-10-04April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA night-time procession float (ratha) decorated with marigold garlands, strings of fairy lights and a tiered golden canopy with tasselled hangings. Seated on the float is a bronze-coloured seated statue wearing a saffron-orange turban and a red-and-white garland, with a yellow-and-multicolour fringed umbrella overhead. Dark silhouettes of onlookers appear at the left and lower right edges.2015-01-13Night procession photo of a golden ratha-style palanquin carrying a deity murti dressed in blue and red silks, heavily garlanded with yellow, red and pink flowers, with a jewelled crown and decorated face. The deity sits on a gilded arched throne with a peacock-like golden base and a striped canopy with colourful fringes overhead. In the lower left, a young man in white dhoti and shawl with white forehead markings and a rudraksha mala holds ropes beside the chariot. The chariot rests on a green cloth on the street at night.2015-11-11April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesNovember 05 20162016-11-05A night procession photograph of an ornate ratha or palanquin lit against a dark background. A deity murti is decorated with dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers and a red-and-yellow floral arch. Gold bells and pink, teal and red tassels hang from the canopy, and gold ornamental fittings frame the structure. A dim figure with glasses appears at the lower left edge, and a few partial figures are visible at the bottom edge.2011-10-03February 17 20162016-02-17March 02 20132013-03-02October 04 20112011-10-04Night procession on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha canopy decorated with dense garlands of yellow, white, pink and magenta flowers and hanging gold finials with pink and teal tassels. At the centre sits a deity murti or utsava image heavily garlanded with white and yellow blossoms, wearing a red and gold silk garment. Beside it, a man in white dhoti and shawl with thin-framed glasses stands at the front of the platform, one arm raised toward the murti. Dark sky and night lighting frame the scene.2011-10-03May 27 20132013-05-27