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Night procession photo of a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha canopy covered with white, yellow, red and magenta flower garlands and red bead tassels. Seated under the canopy on a golden throne-like seat is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a crown-like headpiece and garlands, while a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti holding a rudraksha mala and a standing attendant in white dhoti with a sash walk alongside, guiding the carriage. Bright lights illuminate the gold work and flowers against the dark night sky.

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A night photograph of a richly decorated festival chariot (ratha) draped with white, red, yellow and purple flower garlands and a canopy of jasmine strands. Seated on a gold-trimmed throne at the centre is a figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a garland, with a white cloth canopy behind. Two standing men at the right wear white dhotis with gold borders; one holds a long staff topped with a ceremonial ornament and another wears a rudraksha mala. Green foliage and flower bunches decorate the chariot base, and a crowd is visible at the bottom right. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person as a probable candidate, based on saffron clothing and garland on a throne in a procession setting, but identity remains uncertain.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23 +2 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin draped with white cloth and garlands of white, yellow, pink and purple blossoms. A seated figure on a gilded throne wears an ornate golden crown and orange-saffron garment, hands folded in greeting. Two men stand at the front: one in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, holding a tall silver-tipped staff, and another in a white and gold dhoti with bare torso and mala, walking beside the vehicle. Lotus-shaped pink flowers and yellow marigold garlands decorate the base, with a small monitor on the side.2016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated vehicle. A man seated in the centre wears a gold crown and red and white flower garlands, smiling, against a golden throne-like seat. Around him are cascading white jasmine, marigolds, pink and red blossoms, and lotus-like pink flowers along the base. Behind the seat, a cloth canopy hangs in cream and maroon. At left, a standing man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a tall silver staff. Another attendant with a bare upper body and orange cloth stands behind.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha chariot, its canopy and sides covered in white, red, yellow and pink garlands and lit with small lights. Seated under the canopy on a golden throne-like seat is a figure in orange-saffron robes with a gold crown and gold necklace, the central figure of the procession. Two standing attendants in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawls hold a long ceremonial staff and a fan-like ornament beside him, and a third attendant in a dark-red garment stands behind. Green parrot-shaped ornaments decorate the chariot's front, with a dark-clad figure near the left edge. The scene is lit by warm lamps against the black night sky.2016-12-23A night-time procession on a floral chariot decorated with strings of white jasmine, red and pink roses, yellow and orange marigolds, and green leaves. A man seated in the centre on a gold-coloured throne wears a gold crown and a red-pink garland and raises one hand in blessing. Men in white dhotis and cream upper cloths stand around the chariot; one on the left holds a long silver staff and another on the right holds a silver staff, and some wear rudraksha malas. Bright blue and white lights stand on the chariot and at the front, and a person in the foreground watches from below. The scene is a ratha procession with floral decoration.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copiesNight procession with a richly decorated palanquin or ratha carried through a crowd. The canopy is heavily garlanded with white, red, yellow and orange flowers, with a golden-ornamented throne beneath. A seated figure in saffron-coloured clothing and a flower garland sits on the throne. Two attendants in white dhoti and shawl stand beside the palanquin, one holding a long ceremonial staff. Dark silhouetted spectators line the foreground and a lit temple shrine appears at left. Festive string lights and flags are visible in the background.2016-12-23