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A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves across an open field under a clear blue sky. A figure seated on the golden ratha is dressed in orange and red with a gold crown, shaded by a large yellow-and-orange canopy with tassels and a golden finial. The chariot is heavily garlanded with marigolds and yellow flowers and hung with bells and multicoloured tassels. Around it, devotees in white kurtas and yellow shawls, and women in white saris, pull and walk alongside. A man in a white kurta with an orange-and-red shawl walks at the front right, and more people stand in the background.

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A photograph of a festival procession on an open road. A large ornate golden ratha (decorated chariot) is covered in marigold and yellow flower garlands, with a golden makara-style prow, a canopy with orange and gold fringe, and hanging bells and multicoloured tassels. A seated figure in orange and gold ceremonial clothing with a crown-like headdress and beaded necklaces raises a hand in blessing on the chariot. Around it, men in white dhotis and shirts, one in a yellow-green shawl and one in orange robes with a mala, walk alongside, some holding the chariot. Orange and red flags fly in the background.2009-12-27Photograph of a festival procession with an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot draped in garlands of orange, yellow, maroon and white flowers, with tasseled hangings and a gilded dragon-head finial. A seated figure with a crown-like headdress and garlands sits on the decorated platform, which is pulled by men in white dhotis and yellow shawls. Nearby, a man with long curly hair and a beard wears an orange robe, and women in orange and yellow saris stand among onlookers. A large yellow parasol with fringe shades the chariot, and a sign-board stands in the background against a clear blue sky.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a bright day. A large golden ratha/palanquin carries a central figure seated under an orange canopy, decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands, golden bells, tassels and a golden lion-head finial. A multicoloured umbrella and round ceremonial fans flank it. Around the cart, men in white shirts with yellow or orange shawls and rudraksha malas walk, a woman in a red sari with a bindi stands in front, and a man in an orange robe with a long hair and mala extends his hand toward the cart. Banana leaves frame the scene.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves under a clear pale sky. The ratha is draped with yellow and white flower garlands, marigold strands, and hanging tassels in orange, pink, blue, green and white. A large orange fringed parasol-style canopy with a dark medallion rises at left, and a carved golden prow with bells curls at the right. A figure in a ceremonial orange-and-gold outfit with a tall golden crown stands on the chariot, with white-clad devotees walking alongside and raising their hands. Spectators fill the foreground.2009-12-27A photograph of a festival procession with a gilded, ornately decorated palanquin carried through a crowd under a clear blue sky. The palanquin has a large yellow-and-orange canopy with fringe, golden makara-style finials, and strings of marigold garlands and tassels in red, orange, yellow and purple. Seated on the golden platform is a figure with long hair and a bare-chested upper body, wearing a gold crown and red garland, appearing to be a person. Around the palanquin, men in white dhotis and yellow shoulder cloths walk and steady it, while a bearded man in an orange robe with a garland stands in the foreground. Devotees in white and yellow surround the procession, with a banner in the background.2010-01-01A festival procession on an open dusty ground. A richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha is covered with yellow and orange marigold garlands and hung with colourful tassels and bells. A figure in an orange-red robe sits raised on the palanquin with palms pressed together in namaskar. Below, crowds of devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls walk and gather around the vehicle, with multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas and decorated standards visible in the background.2009-12-27Outdoor festival procession on a richly decorated ratha or chariot covered in marigold garlands and yellow flowers, with tassels in red, green, orange and blue hanging from its frame. A large orange and gold umbrella canopy shelters the chariot, and a golden carved dragon-head prow rises at the right. A seated figure in a red-and-gold garment with a garland and a crown-like headdress rides on top, with a hand fan visible at left. Crowds of onlookers stand below under a pale sky, with palm trees and a banner in the background.2009-12-27A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle covered in yellow, orange and white marigold garlands moves through a crowd. A figure in orange and gold ceremonial dress with a gold crown sits on the chariot seat, hands in anjali, beneath a large orange umbrella with fringed tassels. The chariot is hung with brass bells and multicoloured tassels in blue, green, pink and red, and a golden makara-style head curves at the top. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some wearing orange and yellow shawls and rudraksha or bead malas, walk alongside and push at the vehicle. An orange flag with a dark emblem flies at left under a clear sky with palm trees behind.2009-12-27A photograph of a richly decorated golden ratha chariot in a festival procession, outdoors under a clear sky. The chariot is draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and strung with tasseled bunches of red, pink, blue, green and orange tassels. A yellow and red parasol with a lotus motif shelters the seat, and a gilded makara-style front with ornate finials curves forward. A young person seated on the chariot wears a gold crown and an orange and red shawl. Below, devotees in white clothes and saffron shawls walk alongside and push the chariot, with a few people in yellow scarves visible at the left edge.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves through a crowd outdoors under hazy sky. The ratha is covered in yellow and white marigold garlands, with a golden swan-headed prow, a large orange parasol canopy, and hanging tassels in orange, green, red, and white. A figure seated on the chariot wears an orange-gold crown and red-and-gold garments, adorned with garlands. Devotees in white kurta and dhoti walk alongside, some in orange shawls, with a white bus and orange flags visible in the background.2009-12-27A decorated festival chariot procession is moving forward, its wooden body covered in dense yellow and white marigold garlands, bells, and multicolored tassels. A golden ceremonial umbrella and a red-and-yellow umbrella are mounted on top, and a tall golden standard with circular disc ornaments rises at the front left. A woman in a yellow sari sits on the chariot seat. Around the wheels, men in white kurtas with orange stoles and women in yellow saris and white clothing push and guide the cart, with palm trees and a small building in the background.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot procession on an open dirt ground. The ornate golden-and-yellow ratha is hung with marigold and white flower garlands, colourful tassels in red, pink, orange and blue, and a large yellow-orange umbrella overhead. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair, a person candidate, stands on the raised platform with long swept-back hair and orange saffron clothing, facing the crowd while another person in a golden crown and garland sits in front. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with saffron scarves, walk beside and reach toward the chariot. Crowd members stand along the foreground, and a brass kalasha-like lamp stand sits at the lower left.2009-12-27