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Night procession on a flower-decorated float under a floral arch of white jasmine garlands and orange and red marigolds, with yellow marigold strings hanging at the right. A figure in a dark turban and a red-and-gold garment with a yellow flower garland sits centrally on a gilded throne-like seat, gesturing with raised hands. A man in an orange and white dhoti with bare upper body and beaded necklaces stands at the left holding a tall silver staff topped with a trident-like finial. Bright floodlights illuminate the scene, and spectators stand along the edge at the bottom right. The float is part of a Mahashivaratri procession.

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Night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin or chariot covered in white, orange, red and pink garlands and gold-toned tassels. A man in a saffron and cream dhoti with bare chest and bead necklaces grips a tall silver trident staff at the left edge. Beside him a seated figure wearing a dark crown-like headpiece, orange-red garment and a yellow-orange garland sits on a gold carved throne-like seat, hand raised in blessing. Bright lights illuminate the arch of marigold and jasmine garlands. a person is seated on the decorated throne, identified by the crown, garland and ornate seat, while the trident bearer is an attendant or priest.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Night procession on a ratha-style palanquin heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine, orange and red marigolds, and yellow flower strings. A seated figure in a black crown-like headpiece and red-orange garment with a yellow-and-saffron shawl sits at the front under the canopy, adorned with rudraksha-style beads. A standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and bare-chested clothing with a red shawl grips a tall silver staff and steadies the chariot. Lamps light the scene and a crowd in orange and white clothing watches from the right. Festival procession.2016-03-07Night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin or ratha at a Mahashivaratri celebration. A man in a dark turban and orange-and-gold dhoti stands at left holding a tall silver ceremonial staff with a trident-style top. Beside him, a seated figure in a dark turban wears a white-and-red garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed necklace, hands joined in greeting. The canopy and railings are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, orange marigolds, pink and red blossoms, with tassels in pink, purple and green, and yellow corn-cob ornaments hang at right under bright stage lights.2016-03-07Night procession photographed from a low angle on a richly decorated palanquin or ratha covered in thick garlands of white jasmine, orange and red marigolds, and hanging strands of yellow and pink flowers. Inside the decorated canopy, a seated figure in saffron-orange and red clothing with gold ornaments and a rudraksha mala is visible, while a standing attendant in orange and white clothes holds a tall trident-topped staff beside it. A bright floodlight glows behind the decorations. In the foreground, a man with white vibhuti marks on his forehead and a cloth wrap stands at the left edge, and a partially visible person is at the right. Several people are visible in the procession.2016-03-07Night photograph of a festival procession on a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin. The canopy is covered in white and orange flowers, green foliage, and hanging tassels in pink, purple, and green. A seated figure with long dark hair, a yellow shawl and a garland of orange and red flowers sits within the decorated structure, with a bright floodlight behind. A standing attendant in white and orange-red clothing holds a long ceremonial staff at right. Illuminated lamps and a dark sky frame the scene. The photo is credited to the archive.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin or ratha, its canopy and sides covered in white jasmine garlands, red and orange flowers and green foliage. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and ornate gold-yellow flower garland wears a tall dark crown or headdress and rudraksha-style beads, holding a silver trident; a smiling man in a red-orange dhoti and bare upper body stands beside him holding the trident and steadying the structure. A small attendant kneels behind. Bright lamp light and a crowd of onlookers in the foreground. Watermarked-free archive image; the palanquin is the central subject.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07