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A 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.

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Night 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 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 20162016-12-23Night 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.2016-12-23A 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.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night 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.2016-12-23A night procession on a richly decorated float (ratha) covered in garlands of white jasmine, red and magenta flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a sculpted crown-like top. Two seated figures sit on a gold-embellished platform: one wears a gold crown and gold garments, the other sits beside him in gold-toned clothing, both amid floral festoons. Two standing attendants in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha-style neck beads stand at the right holding ceremonial items. Fireworks burst in the dark sky, and the crowd is faintly visible at the bottom edge. a person candidate is seated in the centre of the float, not sure of appearance, wearing a gold crown and gold garments.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23