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Night procession photograph of a decorated float (ratha) on a flatbed trolley. A gilded canopy with a golden fringe shades a central shrine-like structure draped in green cloth, hung with tasselled bells and garlanded with marigold and pink flower strings. A golden elephant-head ornament projects from the side. At the front, a man in a light cream kurta and white dhoti stands beside a barefoot person in an orange-red robe, and to the right a figure in an orange robe holds a white feathered fan (chamara) over the float. A red generator sits on the trolley. Dark night background with an illuminated lamp glow at the lower edge.

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April 23 20132013-04-23Night procession on a decorated ratha-style float strung with marigold and white flower garlands, colourful tassels and bells, and a golden canopy. A central deity murti is draped in a green cloth beneath the canopy. On the right, a young sannyasi in orange robes and a rudraksha mala waves a white fan-like whisk over the deity, while two orange-clad figures and a man in a cream shirt stand at the left edge. A red generator sits on the cart, and a tractor is visible behind.2013-04-23January 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesOctober 30 20112011-10-30January 1st 2013 +1 copiesNight photograph of a decorated ceremonial ratha or palanquin cart lit with string lights and draped in marigold garlands and colourful fabric. Inside the canopy sits a figure beneath a crown-like floral ornament; beside it stands a man in a saffron-orange shawl and turban with an ornate gold necklace. To the right, two attendants in dark maroon robes hold long staffs, and a man in white kurta stands near a red tractor at left. An ornate gold-fringed parasol is visible at upper right.2015-01-13February 10 20132013-02-10February 12 20132013-02-12April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesNight procession on a decorated ratha/chariot lit with rope lights and draped in marigold garlands, with a striped canopy above and golden ornaments at the front. A man in white dhoti stands on the chariot holding a trident-like staff, while others in white and maroon garments walk alongside with garlands. In the right foreground, a man in saffron/orange robes and an orange turban stands with palms joined in greeting beside a vehicle. Several people in white and orange clothing stand along the roadside behind the chariot, which is adorned with kumkum-colored cloth and bells.2015-01-13February 10 20132013-02-10Night procession on a sandy ground lit by floodlights. A figure in orange and saffron robes with an orange head covering sits on a golden palanquin-style vehicle decorated with a multicoloured umbrella canopy, yellow and white flower garlands, tassels and hanging bells. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands on the vehicle fanning the seated figure with a white chamara-style fan. In front, a woman in a white sari holds up a brass item and a girl in white with a red sash walks beside the cart. A man in a white dhoti with a bare upper body stands at left holding a long staff. Speakers and a small glowing fire or lamp are on the vehicle. The vehicle is shown on a wheeled golden cart.2013-01-01 +1 copies