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Night procession of a golden palanquin or ratha decorated with garlands of yellow, white and pink flowers and green leaves, with a golden canopy hung with red, green, orange and yellow tassels. A seated figure in a red-orange garment and a gold crown sits on the golden seat, with a second figure in red beside them and a gold deity murti in the front. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold waist cloth stands at right, holding a pole or staff of the canopy. Warm lamplight and a ceiling lamp light the scene. Spectators' edges are visible at the bottom left and the palanquin's base is at bottom centre.

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April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession on a golden ratha (chariot) decorated with garlands of pink, white and yellow flowers and hanging tassels in red, pink and green. Two seated figures ride the chariot: the one on the left wears a golden crown and an orange-saffron robe, and the one on the right wears a golden crown, an orange robe and a white garland. A man in a white dhoti stands at the rear of the chariot. In the foreground a person in white clothes bows with bright lamp light glowing nearby, and devotees stand along the edge with hands pressed together in namaskar. A striped ceremonial pole and a golden umbrella are visible overhead under the lit roof.2012-04-26Night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin-style ratha under a canopy of red and orange parasols. Two seated figures sit on a gold-and-red throne-like seat: the central one has a gold crown, bare upper body with white flower garlands, and hands held together; the second wears an orange garment and a gold crown. A woman in a white sari stands at the right, raising a long-handled yak-tail-style fan, while a man in orange cloth stands at the left holding a white feather fan. The vehicle is festooned with yellow, pink and white marigold and rose garlands, and hanging tassels in pink, green and yellow. A golden trident-topped staff rises at the front. Bright lamplight illuminates the scene against a dark background.2012-04-26Night procession on a golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and multicolored garlands, tassels, and a canopy arch. Two figures seated on the golden platform wear orange-red robes and ornate crowns; the one at right has his hands folded in front. A standing attendant in white dhoti holds an ornate red and orange parasol over the seat. Devotees in the foreground press palms together, including a man in a blue shirt and bald priest in white. Hanging lamps and dim lighting fill the background.2012-04-26Night procession on a decorated ratha-style palanquin with a gilded canopy arch strung with marigold and jasmine garlands, red and yellow tassels, and a red-and-multicolour umbrella overhead. Two seated figures wear orange-red garments and gold crowns; the left one holds hands in anjali mudra, the right one sits on a garlanded seat. A standing attendant in white dhoti stands at the rear of the chariot. Lit oil lamps and a bright light illuminate the scene, and a crowd of devotees in the foreground and sides watches.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession under a covered pavilion on a stage: an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, tassels, bells and a red-and-gold canopy umbrella. Two figures sit on the raised seat dressed in orange and saffron robes with golden crowns; the seated figure on the right has a turban-like crown. A standing attendant in white dhoti and white shawl holds a canopy pole at right. In front, a figure in white with a white head wrap faces the palanquin, and devotees in white and pink line the stage, one holding a brass lamp. Children and adults at right fold their hands in namaste. Bright stage lights and a flag with gold fringe are visible.2012-04-26Night procession photograph of an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot draped with yellow, white, pink and green flower garlands and hung with tassels. Several umbrellas in red, orange and multicolour shade the vehicle. A seated figure in orange robes and a golden crown sits at the centre, flanked by attendants; a second figure in ochre garments stands at the left edge. Bright lamps and light flares illuminate the scene against a dark background, with a few people visible at the lower right edge of the frame.2012-04-26A night procession on a golden palanquin-style chariot decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands and hanging tassels. A seated figure in an orange-red robe and tall gold crown sits on the platform under a multicoloured canopy with fringed umbrellas. A standing attendant in saffron-orange dhoti and bare chest stands at the front, holding a cloth to his face. Bright orange light flares near the base, and spectators in white and colourful clothes stand at the right edge beside a red-robed devotee.2012-04-26A night procession on a decorated golden palanquin, lit against a dark sky. Two seated figures ride the ornate gold-framed vehicle, which is hung with marigold and pink flower garlands, tassels and a golden carved finial. The figure on the left, in orange clothing with a white garland, has palms pressed together in greeting. A second seated figure in orange and a headdress stands behind, raising a hand under a red-and-gold umbrella. In the foreground a bald man in orange robes faces the palanquin, and another attendant in orange stands at the right beside a crowd of onlookers. Striped and ornate canopies overhead.2012-04-26