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A night-time outdoor ritual on a raised golden platform decorated with marigold and flower garlands, hanging tassels and a golden arch. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at the front, raising a white fan-like whisk and a ritual implement toward a gilded altar or throne. Behind him, a figure in an orange and gold turban and robes sits in the shadows. A man in white, with a dark sash, stands at the left edge, and a seated attendant in white works at a sound system on the right. Lamps illuminate the scene against a red-brick building and dark sky.

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January 1st 2013A night photograph of a ceremony beside a golden throne-like seat (peetha) decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and pink flowers, and hanging tassels in red, blue and yellow. A bald man in a plain white dhoti and white upper cloth stands on the left, holding a long white fan or chamara-like whisk over the throne. Seated on the throne is a figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange-saffron robe with garlands, leaning forward slightly, with another man in white behind him. Ornate gold railings and lanterns frame the canopy, and a speaker sits at lower right. The scene suggests a procession or puja on a decorated seat.2013-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesNight photograph of a golden ceremonial palanquin or ratha decorated with multicoloured silk tassels in blue, pink, yellow and red, and garlands of flowers in purple, white and red. A priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head and bare upper body, stands at the right holding a large white fan-like plume toward the deity murti seated within the decorated canopy. A golden ornamental figure with a raised trunk or serpent-like form stands at the upper left. Dark trees and a red railing frame the outdoor procession setting, and a second attendant in white stands at the far left.2012-05-03January 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesNight procession on a gilded ratha chariot decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands and tassels, a golden horse-head finial at the right. An orange-turbaned man in orange and saffron clothing and garlands sits on the chariot seat beside a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with pink colour on his shoulders. A young attendant in white waves a white feather fan over the chariot. In the foreground a woman in white with bangles holds a long golden ceremonial staff, and a man in white stands at lower right. The orange-turbaned figure's distinctive orange clothing and turban make him a person candidate, but his face and features are not clear enough to confirm him. +1 copiesA night procession scene with a golden palanquin-style ratha decorated with multicoloured tassels, bells and a canopy umbrella. Garlands of purple, red and white flowers hang on the carriage, and a deity murti in flower garlands sits at the centre. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and white upper cloth stands at the front, holding a lamp or incense and waving white smoke toward the deity. Dark trees and night lighting surround the scene.2012-05-03 +2 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13January 1st 2013 +1 copiesNight procession at an outdoor temple-style setting. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border stands on a raised green-draped platform, waving a white chamara fan over a golden palanquin-style vahana carrying a deity murti adorned with garlands and a decorated crown. A large ornate golden umbrella canopy and string lights frame the scene. Behind, another ornate decorated palanquin with a deity is visible, with trees and lights in the dark background. Shoes are neatly arranged on a rack at left.2016-12-06May 03 20122012-05-03