Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Night procession on a flower-decorated golden ratha, a wheeled chariot covered with garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. A seated figure in a yellow-gold turban and ornate red-and-gold clothing sits centrally beneath a canopy, flanked by two men in white dhotis with bare upper bodies and rudraksha malas. A barefoot attendant in orange and a dark cloth raises a lit flame toward the chariot as a devotee in white stands with hands folded at left. Blue string lights and a crowd in the background indicate a nighttime festival outdoors. a person is identified by the seated figure's distinctive turban, ornate clothing and ceremonial adornments, shown in a chariot procession.

More like this

Open the gallery
December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated float or ratha with a canopy wrapped in white, yellow, red and purple garlands. A seated figure in orange and gold ceremonial attire and a gold crown sits on a throne at the centre, flanked by two men in white dhoti and shawl holding ceremonial items. A man with long dark hair and an orange cloth stands in the foreground holding a lit lamp aloft toward the float. Several other men in white and light clothing stand on the tractor-towed platform's edge, and bright lights and decorated stalls line the background.2016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated golden ratha, a chariot mounted on a tractor-style vehicle. Marigold garlands in yellow, orange and white, with magenta and purple flower strands, cover the canopy and sides. Seated figures under the canopy include a central figure in an ornate gold crown and a figure with long hair and a bead mala to the right; a figure in white clothing stands at left. In the foreground a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and a dark shawl holds up a lit flame, with a rudraksha mala on his chest, while an attendant in orange waves a hand at left. Devotees in white dhotis stand on the right beside the vehicle. Blue-lit decorations and tents fill the background under a night sky.2016-12-23Night procession of a flower-decorated ratha, a chariot-like cart draped in yellow, orange and white garlands and green foliage. Under a canopy at the centre, a seated figure in a golden crown and garlands sits on a raised seat, with two standing attendants in white dhotis and rudraksha malas flanking him. a person is seated at the centre in a golden crown and garlands, with the appearance cues of a crown and ornate garlands. Men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand at the cart's sides, one holding a lamp; a figure in saffron-orange cloth in the foreground holds a lit lamp, and a woman in yellow stands at the left with hands folded. Street lights, flags and a blue-lit display are visible behind.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha, a wheeled chariot with a canopy covered in garlands of white, orange, yellow and magenta blossoms. Seated figures on the chariot wear saffron and white cloth with rudraksha malas and flower garlands; a figure at centre holds a bright lamp. In the foreground a saffron-robed sadhu with long dark hair raises a lit flame toward the chariot while a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti and gold ornaments stands to the left. Two men in white clothes with folded hands stand at the right beside a tractor-towed cart, with string lights and colourful lamp decorations behind. A figure on the chariot at the left, wearing a turban-like cloth and holding a mala, may be a person with distinctive saffron and ornate cues, though the appearance is uncertain.2016-12-23Night procession of a flower-decked ratha chariot on a wide paved road, lit by floodlights and strings of blue lights. The chariot canopy is heaped with white, red, orange and yellow garlands, with pink and purple flower strands hanging from its pillars. Seated under the canopy is a figure in orange and gold with a golden crown and beaded necklaces, flanked by attendants in white dhotis and bare-chested priests holding ritual items. Standing in the foreground, a long-haired figure in orange robes raises both arms toward the chariot in devotion. On the left, a man in white dhoti and a woman in a green sari stand with palms pressed together, and on the right several seated and standing devotees in white and orange join their hands.2016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated float or ratha-style cart with a canopy of white and red garlands and a central seat. On the float, a seated figure in orange and gold is surrounded by marigold and rose garlands, and a standing man in white dhoti with a shawl and rudraksha mala stands at the right of the platform. In the foreground a woman in a purple sari and another in a pale sari stand to the left, while a shaved-headed man in orange cloth raises an arm toward the float. Tractor-drawn wheels, string lights and night street lamps frame the scene. Devotees in white and orange stand to the right beside the tractor. Shown: approximately 8 people visible.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin canopy with white, red, yellow and purple garlands. Seated on a golden throne under the canopy is a figure in orange robes, with a gold crown-like ornament and hands joined. Standing at the front, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a long ceremonial staff and a rudraksha mala, with another attendant in white beside him. A camera operator is visible at lower left. Ornate gold and floral decorations surround the platform.2016-12-23