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A flower-decorated ceremonial chariot, ratha, with a tall grey-and-white body covered in marigold and garland borders in red, yellow, orange and green, with rows of triangular ornaments. A standing figure in orange-saffron robe with a red-and-yellow head wrap and a beaded mala stands at the top of the chariot, raising a cloth-wrapped hand. Petals scatter over the upper platform. Behind it is a red multi-storey building and a terraced tier of potted plants on the right.

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July 31 20152015-07-31A large flower-decorated ceremonial float or ratha, its frame covered in bands of red, yellow, green and orange marigold and other flowers with white triangular accents. At its centre is a silver-framed dark ornamented seat or peetha draped with multicoloured flower garlands, and petals are scattered over it. A single man stands atop the float wearing a red-orange turban, orange-red robe and a garland, raising his hands in a gesture of blessing. Terraced flower pots and red brick buildings form the background.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A decorated ratha-style float covered in flower garlands in red, yellow, green and orange, with a flower-petal canopy on top. A man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe with a red-and-white garland stands atop the float, holding a basket, with a second man in white beside him. Showers of pink and red petals fall from the canopy, and an ornate silver throne seat is at the base of the float. Behind is a red multi-storey building and terraced potted plants.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A flower-decorated chariot or ratha with bands of red, yellow, orange, green and white marigold and rose garlands, petals strewn over its top and front. A standing man in an orange-saffron turban and saffron robe, wearing a multi-strand red-and-white flower garland, holds a woven basket in one hand and a basket of flower petals in the other, appearing on the upper platform. Below him a canopy of petals and a silver-decorated front panel with a central crystal stone. Behind, a red multi-storey building and terraced rows of potted green plants. Scattered petals drift through the air. A procession moment with petal showering.2015-07-31