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Night procession on a decorated palanquin, a ratha-style canopy strung with marigold and rose garlands and tasselled pink, green, yellow and blue ornaments. Under the canopy, two seated figures wear gold crowns and garlands: the left figure, bare-chested with a white sacred thread, holds a small gold deity murti on a gold lamp stand, while the figure in the centre wears an orange-saffron garment and a garland. A third standing attendant in a white dhoti, with a trident beside him, holds up an orange umbrella.

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April 26 20122012-04-26A night procession on an ornate golden ratha or palanquin canopy decorated with garlands of white, yellow and pink flowers and hanging gold finials with pink, green and blue tassels. Under an orange umbrella, a man with a gold crown and bare upper body wearing a white garland and orange cloth sits centrally, gesturing with one hand toward a seated man in a gold crown and white garland who rests his hands on a red cushioned seat. A third man in white dhoti and ritual attire stands at right, holding a tall gold trident-topped staff. Floral garlands drape the platform edges and a bright light glows above.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26A night photograph of a festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, pink and yellow flower strings, and hanging tassels in pink, green, blue and yellow. An orange umbrella stands above the seat. Two men sit on a crimson-cushioned seat: the figure on the left wears a gold crown, white flower garland and orange-and-gold cloth, and sits with hands folded over a small ritual tray; the figure in the center wears a gold crown with a crescent-shaped ornament, a white garland and an orange shawl, and gestures with one arm. A standing attendant on the right holds a tall staff, wears a white dhoti-style garment, beaded bracelets and a bare chest. Golden kalasha-style finials and flower-covered railings frame the scene.2012-04-26Night photograph of an ornate festival procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin under an orange umbrella, hung with gold-topped tassels in pink, green, blue and orange and strung with white and yellow garlands. Three men are visible. On the left a bare-chested older priest with a gold crown and white flower garland sits with hands extended over a flower-decorated tray. In the centre a man with a gold crown and orange cloth draped over his shoulder and white garland sits beside a curved golden ceremonial ornament, with an orange-robed figure partly behind him. On the right a man in a white dhoti and gold armband holds a tall pole and raises one arm. Foreground flowers in yellow, pink and white and a smoky incense or camphor haze fill the lower frame.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession scene on a decorated palanquin under an orange canopy with pink, green and yellow tassels and jasmine garlands. In the centre a man with long dark hair wears a gold crown, an orange robe and white and pink flower garlands, smiling and gesturing with one hand. To the right a bare-chested man wears a gold crown, orange shawl and white garland, seated in profile. On the left a shaved-headed attendant in orange holds the gold-handled umbrella and wears a rudraksha mala. Yellow and white flower offerings rest in front. Gold-tipped poles and a red wall form the background. Three physical people are visible.2012-04-26Night procession scene in which two people ride a gold-trimmed palanquin decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and pink and green tassels. The seated figure on the left wears a gold crown, orange robes and a white flower garland, smiling and extending a hand. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with a red forehead mark, an orange robe and white and red garlands, and holds a metal vessel near the palanquin edge. A bright orange umbrella overhead and an attendant in orange cloth stand at the left, with a decorated orange fan or flag in the centre. The scene is lit warmly against a dark background.2012-04-26