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A night procession on a flower-decorated ratha/chariot covered with white, red, yellow and pink garlands, with a green leafy base and a canopy of white cloth. A seated figure in a crown and ornate gold-and-white garments sits on a gilded throne, flanked by two attendants in white and cream clothing. Crowds of devotees line the roadside at left and right, many in light clothing, under string lights and small red and yellow flags. A single figure on the throne is shown in a saffron-toned garment, with his appearance not clearly resolvable at this size.

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Night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin (ratha) carrying a seated figure on a gold-and-silver throne (peetha) under a canopy of white and red garlands and purple flower strings. The central figure wears a golden crown and dark robes with a rudraksha mala, and attendants in white dhotis stand at the corners, one holding a long staff and another a ceremonial fan. The palanquin's base is wrapped in green leaves with pink and yellow flower garlands. Crowds of devotees watch from the roadside, and a large lit screen on the left shows a standing figure with a garland. Purple and green string lights line the background.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a richly decorated floral ratha or chariot, its canopy wrapped in red, white, yellow and purple garlands and green leaf panels. A man reclines on a silver-and-gold bed-like seat within, wearing an ornate gold crown and orange cloth, with a red garland draped across the seat. Attendants in white dhoti and shawl stand on the chariot, one holding a microphone and another standing at the front; a man in white dhoti walks beside it. Devotees in orange and yellow clothes sit and stand along the roadside among rows of blue and green lights. Floral offerings and pink flowers decorate the base of the chariot.2016-12-23Night procession on a richly decorated ratha/palanquin, its canopy and pillars wrapped in white, red, yellow and purple garlands. A seated man in a yellow-and-orange turban and ornate dress sits on a gilded throne-like seat under the canopy, with garlands draped over his shoulders, while attendants stand beside him, one in white holding a fan or ceremonial item. Green foliage and flower heaps cover the base of the chariot, with fireworks visible in the dark sky and crowds of devotees lining the foreground.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession of a richly decorated ratha (chariot) with a canopy of garlands in red, white, yellow and pink flowers, draped with white cloth and green leaves. Seated on a gilded throne-like seat inside the canopy is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a tall ornate crown or head covering and a garland, flanked by two attendants in white dhoti and shawl who hold a ceremonial fan and a staff. Dense crowds of devotees line the street on both sides, with string lights and a bright lamp in the background. The scene is evening outdoors.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a richly decorated ratha chariot draped in garlands of white jasmine, red and magenta flowers, marigold-yellow blooms and green foliage. Seated under a flower canopy on a gold throne is a figure in a saffron-orange garment with a golden crown-like headdress and a garland, flanked by attendants in orange robes. Devotees in orange and maroon clothing crowd the foreground, and fireworks sparks and smoke rise in the dark background with rows of flags and lights.2016-12-23Night procession photo of a richly decorated ceremonial palanquin or chariot covered in garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers and green foliage, topped with a tiered floral canopy. Seated on a gold-coloured throne inside the palanquin is a central figure with long dark hair, wearing a gold crown, a mala of red flower garlands and an orange-saffron shawl. Attendants in white dhoti and shawl with bare upper bodies and rudraksha malas stand at the sides, one holding a long ceremonial staff and another a fan or umbrella. Crowds of devotees line the road in the dark, some in orange and yellow clothes, and small lights glow in the background.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23