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Outdoor festival procession on a decorated wooden ratha chariot draped in flower garlands of red, orange and white, with a tall gold-tasselled canopy and fringed red-yellow pennants. A seated figure in a red and gold cloth wears a crown-like headdress, a red-and-white beaded garland and a shawl, and holds a ceremonial object while raised above the crowd. Ornate gold and brass fixtures hang on the chariot, and a colourful striped parasol stands at the right. Around the vehicle, many people in white dhotis and white clothing walk and watch, some in orange and yellow saris, with plain buildings in the background.

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December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A 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 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.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor festival procession on a richly decorated golden ratha chariot draped with marigold and yellow flower garlands, hung with gold bells and multicoloured tassels, and topped by an orange umbrella canopy. A figure seated at the centre wears a gold crown, red and orange garlands and an orange robe. In front, a smiling man in white kurta holds a hand up near the chariot, while a bare-chested man with long dark hair wears an orange cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace and smiles beside the chariot. Crowds in white clothes raise hands and cheer around the wheels. A round orange emblem with a white bird and gold rays is affixed to the chariot side.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession on an ornate golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, swags of tassels and bells, and a large saffron-orange canopy with fringed edges. A man with long dark hair and a gold crown-like headpiece sits centred on the cushioned seat, dressed in a white dhoti-style garment and a saffron-coloured wrap with a flower garland, smiling. A second, smaller multicoloured umbrella stands to the right. Crowds of devotees and onlookers, many women among them, line the foreground and surround the chariot under a bright sky. Swamiji (probable): long hair, crown, saffron-toned wrap and garlanded seated figure in the chariot.2010-01-01A festival procession on a dusty open ground. A richly decorated golden chariot with yellow and orange marigold garlands, tassels and a large orange canopy carries a seated figure in orange and red robes wearing a crown-like headdress. A shirtless attendant in orange stands on the chariot holding a fan, and a bearer in orange stands at its front. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, some in yellow shawls, walk and raise their hands. A decorated multicoloured umbrella stands at the left edge, with a tent and a few buildings behind. The seated figure has distinctive adornments, so this is a person appearance; the chariot rider's appearance is consistent with that, but the image is small and details are uncertain.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot, a ratha, moves through a procession on a dirt path lined with green trees. The canopy is yellow and red with tassels, and the chariot is wrapped in garlands of marigolds and white flowers, with hanging tassels in pink, green, yellow and blue. A seated figure in a red and orange garment, wearing a golden crown and garlands, rides on the platform. Crowds of devotees in white and saffron clothing walk alongside, including several people in white shirts and some holding orange flags. A cameraman with a video camera stands at the right edge. Beige buildings and scaffolding are visible in the background.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot, the ratha, moves through a crowd during a procession. The chariot is draped in marigold garlands in yellow and orange, with tassels in pink, red, green and blue hanging from its frame. An orange canopy and a multicoloured umbrella shade a seated figure in an ornate golden crown and a red and gold garland, sitting on a throne-like seat. Around the chariot, devotees in white kurtas and white saris, many wearing yellow shawls and sashes, walk close beside it, one holding a garland. Palm trees and a concrete wall stand behind, with smoke rising at the right edge.2009-12-27Outdoor procession with a richly decorated palanquin-style float (ratha) covered in marigold and flower garlands, topped by a golden canopy and an ornate yellow umbrella with red and orange fringed tassels. A seated figure in orange clothing and flower garlands sits on the float. Around it, devotees in white ritual clothes and orange saffron robes walk and surround the float, and a decorated multicoloured umbrella stands at left. Crowd members in white and orange clothing fill the dusty ground under a bright sky.2009-12-27