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Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha, a tiered chariot draped in strings of white, yellow, red and purple garlands. A seated figure in the centre wears a gold crown and sits on a gold-trimmed throne, with a red garland across the lap. Two standing attendants in white dhoti and shawl flank the throne, one holding a tall ceremonial staff topped with a silver finial. A cameraman in a light blue dhoti films from the right. Blurred devotees crowd the foreground, and roadside lights and pole lamps glow in the background.

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Night procession at a Hindu festival: a large ratha chariot decorated with tiers of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow and white, surrounded by fresh greenery. A seated figure with a tall golden crown and a garland sits centrally on the chariot platform. Standing attendants in white dhoti and ochre shawls hold ceremonial staffs and fly-whisks beside him. A cameraman films from the chariot's side. Crowds in white and orange clothes walk beside the chariot under strings of blue and green lights and street lamps. A tractor-like vehicle pulls the float, which is lit with white stage lights.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night photograph of a festival procession. A large flower-decorated ratha (chariot) with a tiered roof covered in garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers moves through a crowd. Seated figures on the chariot wear ornate clothing, and attendants stand on either side holding long ceremonial staffs or fly-whisks. Dense crowd members in white and green clothing surround the vehicle, and colourful string lights hang from trees at right. a person identity is unclear from the distance and small scale, so no appearance-based claim is made.2016-12-23Night procession at a Hindu festival: a large flower-decorated palanquin or ratha with a tiered roof covered in white, red and yellow garlands. Seated figures inside wear ornate attire and crowns, with a man in saffron and white standing at the right edge of the vehicle holding a rudraksha mala. Dense crowd silhouettes in the foreground, lit pillars and string lights in the background, and a temple tower glowing at the right.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23