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A festival procession with a richly decorated palanquin draped in orange and white marigold garlands and strings of brass bells. A golden fringed canopy with a red-and-gold umbrella shades the palanquin, and orange parasols are held beside it. A bald man in orange-red robes and beaded necklaces stands at the front of the palanquin, reaching toward its ornamented pillar, while a young attendant in white stands nearby. A crowd of onlookers in the foreground raise smartphones and hands to photograph. A red flag flutters on the right under green trees.

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April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festival procession on a flower-decorated ratha. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and orange-red headwear sits on a red cushioned throne beneath a large gold fringed umbrella and hanging brass bells. A bald man in a saffron-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at the right holding a long staff, and a man in a white dhoti and white shirt holds a red-and-orange umbrella on the left. Marigold garlands drape the chariot, red flags fly, and a cameraman films beside a crowd of women in saris and onlookers in bright clothing. Blue and orange umbrellas and pennant bunting decorate the street.2016-04-18A photograph of an outdoor procession with a golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, tassels and a golden canopy with a yellow fringed umbrella. A seated figure in red and orange garments sits on the platform, with red cushions visible. Crowds of devotees surround the palanquin, many in white shirts and dhotis, women in saris and salwar, some wearing orange shawls, while others hold the poles. Palm trees, a red brick wall and orange flags stand in the background under a clear sky.2010-12-22December 27 20092009-12-27A golden ceremonial palanquin or ratha decorated with marigold garlands, yellow and green tassels, and a golden hooded canopy with a colourful umbrella is carried through a crowd outdoors. A figure seated on the decorated throne-like platform wears orange clothing and a long beaded garland, holding a ceremonial staff. Crowds of devotees in white and orange surround the procession, many raising hands in greeting. Palm trees, saffron flags and a green-roofed shrine stand in the background under a clear blue sky.2012-01-01May 21 20162016-05-21A festival procession on a richly decorated ratha or palanquin. A seated figure in a red-maroon turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a throne-like seat draped with pink and red flower garlands, raising one hand in blessing. Above them a large yellow-orange umbrella with silver fringe is held over the seat. Beside the seat a standing attendant in white dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl holds a red staff. Tall golden finials with green and red tassels and white and orange marigold garlands frame the vehicle. Dense crowds of onlookers in street clothes line the road behind, with uniformed police and a cameraman at right.2016-04-18A golden palanquin procession moves through a crowd outdoors. A seated figure in saffron and orange clothing sits on an ornate gold palanquin draped with yellow, white, purple and orange flower garlands, with tasselled bells and a multicoloured canopy overhead. Behind it, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks beside the palanquin, one hand on its frame. Many people in white shirts and dhotis and devotees carry orange and red flags on poles. A decorated flower-garland arch and a green tree frame the scene.2011-07-15April 18 20162016-04-18December 22 20102010-12-22