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A decorated procession chariot with a deep-orange canopy and yellow-and-orange tassels moves across an open dirt ground. Yellow and white marigold garlands cover the cart, and a seated figure in a red-orange garment and gold crown sits at the centre, with a fan-like ornament raised above. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair stands on the cart's platform, holding a yellow-and-white umbrella overhead. Crowds in white clothing with yellow sashes surround the cart, many with arms raised, and devotees in white and orange walk alongside. Tents and a red building are visible in the background.

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A 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.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt ground with a large ornately decorated golden ratha/chariot draped in marigold and yellow garlands, tassels and streamers. A standing figure in flowing saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair stands on the chariot, holding its ornate railing, with an orange-and-yellow canopy and a multicoloured umbrella overhead. Beside the chariot, a person in saffron robes and another wearing a white garment walk. Around them, many people in white clothes, some in saffron and yellow shawls, carry brass instruments and walk in procession, with tents and banners in the background. The chariot has garlanded golden elements and a decorated peetha-like platform.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor temple procession on a dusty ground under a bright sky. A large flower-decorated palanquin with a yellow and orange canopy and tasselled hangings carries a seated figure in orange robes with garlands, presented on a golden-yellow garlanded platform. Crowds surround it: men and women in white dhotis and kurtas, and devotees in saffron-orange clothing with yellow scarves, several with hands folded in greeting. Brass horns and ceremonial metalwork are visible at left. Tents and a blue-roofed structure stand behind the crowd.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A festive outdoor procession on dusty ground: an ornate golden ratha/chariot decorated with yellow and marigold garlands, colourful tassels and a fringed orange canopy, with a striped umbrella beside it. Standing on the chariot, a sannyasi in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a white-plumed headpiece holds the canopy pole, while a seated figure in red and gold adornment sits on the throne platform. Around the chariot, devotees in white kurtas and dhotis wear yellow scarves and orange shawls, some pulling or walking alongside. Tents and banners stand in the background under a pale sky.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot procession on an open dirt ground. The ornate golden-and-yellow ratha is hung with marigold and white flower garlands, colourful tassels in red, pink, orange and blue, and a large yellow-orange umbrella overhead. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair, a person candidate, stands on the raised platform with long swept-back hair and orange saffron clothing, facing the crowd while another person in a golden crown and garland sits in front. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with saffron scarves, walk beside and reach toward the chariot. Crowd members stand along the foreground, and a brass kalasha-like lamp stand sits at the lower left.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor 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