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Outdoor festival procession under a corrugated metal roof. A shaven-headed priest in a white dhoti with a saffron-edged cloth and gold necklaces swings a flaming lamp toward a golden ratha, a wheeled chariot decorated with garlands in orange, yellow, purple and white, multicoloured tassels, and a golden peacock-style prow. A seated figure in a red and gold canopy area sits within the chariot, and a rainbow-coloured parasol stands above. Spectators in white and orange saris and light clothing watch from behind. Two people are visible at right edge and a small child stands among the onlookers.

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December 15 20112011-12-15March 02 20132013-03-02A photograph of a temple procession on a gold palanquin-style ratha under a covered open-air pavilion at dusk. A seated figure on the golden throne-like vehicle wears a tall gold crown, red and gold ceremonial garments, and a cobra-hooded ornament rises behind him. The ratha is decorated with purple and white garlands and hanging tassels in pink, green, blue and orange. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and orange shawl holds a flaming torch and another man in white raises a brass lamp or ritual object. Other devotees in white clothes stand nearby, some with orange sashes, and a few onlookers are visible at the edges. The seated figure's appearance is not clearly established, so identity is left uncertain.2013-03-02A golden palanquin procession at an ashram, with a gilded palki carrying a deity murti under a decorated canopy with a carved golden serpent-shaped arch, bells, and a multicoloured umbrella. The palki is draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and purple beads. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and gold sacred cord holds a flame lamp, and a devotee in saffron-orange clothing stands beside the palanquin. Crowds in white and saffron surround it, with orange flags and a camera operator filming at right. Lemon-yellow and red tassels hang at left.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15A golden processional ratha or chariot decorated with garlands of white and magenta flowers, with a gold canopy umbrella and hanging tassels in red, yellow, green and blue. A seated figure in a yellow-green garment sits on the golden platform with hands joined in namaste, facing forward. Below, a crowd of devotees surrounds the chariot; a bald man in white dhoti stands at left and women in saffron and white saris are visible, some with palms joined. Marigold and rose garlands drape the carriage, with an ornamented golden arch overhead and a carved makara head at the left edge. Trees and a green-roofed building form the background.2010-12-20Outdoor procession at dusk beneath palm trees. A man in an orange dhoti holds a lit camphor flame in a white bowl aloft toward a golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands, tassels and orange cloth. A woman in orange sits on the palanquin seat. Behind it, attendants in white dhotis and saffron-robed men walk with folded hands, and a man in a maroon-red dhoti walks beside the cart. A low orange-draped platform sits on the wheeled cart in the foreground. Corrugated roof and palms frame the scene.2011-12-15A golden palanquin procession decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, purple and white flower strings, tassels and hanging bells. A seated figure in orange and blue robes with a gold crown sits on the palanquin with hands raised to the face in prayer. A man in a white shirt holds a lit oil lamp in the foreground. Devotees in orange and saffron clothing press palms together along the procession, with orange flags on poles behind them and a green tree and iron gate in the background.2011-07-15September 15 20152015-09-15December 20 20102010-12-20Photograph of a festival procession with an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot draped in garlands of orange, yellow, maroon and white flowers, with tasseled hangings and a gilded dragon-head finial. A seated figure with a crown-like headdress and garlands sits on the decorated platform, which is pulled by men in white dhotis and yellow shawls. Nearby, a man with long curly hair and a beard wears an orange robe, and women in orange and yellow saris stand among onlookers. A large yellow parasol with fringe shades the chariot, and a sign-board stands in the background against a clear blue sky.2010-01-01December 06 20112011-12-06 +1 copies