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Night photograph of a decorated festival float or palanquin lit with warm string lights. A seated figure in orange and brown robes and a turban sits on a golden throne under a large arch of garlands in yellow, purple and white flowers, with a golden kalasha-like finial and a gold lion-shaped figure at the base. Tall decorative pennants line the arch. Bare trees and a dark sky frame the scene, and a few lamps and gold garlands glow along the platform base.

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December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09A night procession float (ratha) decorated with a tall arch of marigold garlands in yellow, purple and white, with orange and red strands and small diamond-shaped lamps along its edge. A seated figure in orange and red clothing, wearing a dark cap and gold headgear, sits on a gold throne with a leopard-print cloth and a golden lion-like form beside him. A silver trident stands upright at the right of the float. Strings of small lights and marigold garlands line the base, and bare trees and a streetlamp stand in the background.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09 +1 copiesDecember 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09 +1 copiesNight photograph of a festival procession float decorated with a large arch of purple, yellow, white and red flower garlands and small mirrored diamond motifs. At its centre, a seated figure wearing a saffron-brown robe, rudraksha malas and a white garland sits on a silver throne flanked by two golden lion figures, holding a trident-topped staff upright. Above is an ornate crown-like headpiece with a cobra hood, and the arch is framed by string lights. Onlookers and a few lamps stand at the lower edge.2016-12-09Night photograph of an illuminated float procession. A seated figure sits on a gold throne-like platform under a large arch of marigold, yellow, white and purple flower garlands with decorative tiered panels. The figure wears an orange-brown robe, a dark head covering with red band, and a white and gold beaded shawl, and holds a trident-like staff. A golden lion or animal figure rests at the base. Strings of lights glow along the decorated vehicle and trees stand in the background.2016-12-09 +1 copiesNight procession with a large ratha-style float covered in garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers, arched behind a seated figure on a golden throne flanked by two golden lion sculptures. The seated figure wears an orange-brown dhoti-style garment, a white garland and a dark crown-like head covering. Red and orange flags fly around the float, and a crowd of devotees stands along the street. Floral decorations and lights frame the float. A camera rig is visible at the upper left.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09 +1 copies