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Night procession on a flower-decorated chariot, lit by a bright lamp. A bald man in an orange-red robe and saffron-yellow dhoti stands at the front, holding a large orange umbrella over a seated figure wearing a tall gold crown and white-and-red garland, with a second umbrella and orange-robed attendant behind. Strings of marigolds and red flowers, tassels and gold ornaments decorate the ratha. Devotees' raised hands in the foreground, some wearing bangles, reach toward the chariot.

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Night procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin with a canopy of colourful umbrellas in red, yellow and purple. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers drape the structure. A man in an orange-red shawl and an ornate gold crown sits centrally, raising both fists. Beside him stands a man in orange-yellow clothing holding a yellow umbrella. Many raised hands of devotees fill the foreground, and lamps glow at the lower right. Ceremonial metal fittings and tassels hang from the frame.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin with a gold-and-red canopy strung with marigold garlands, tassels and brass bells. Two figures stand on the platform: the left one in a gold crown and orange-saffron garment with a white garland, the right one in a gold crown and red robe raising a fist, with a dark gold-and-red garment beside them. Many raised hands from devotees fill the foreground, some wearing silver bangles, and a bright overhead light illuminates the scene.2012-04-26Night procession on a flower-decorated chariot with golden poles and orange and red tassels above. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a garland, wearing a gold crown and orange cloth, stands at the centre, smiling and gesturing. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and gold crown raises a hand in greeting. A man in an orange dhoti on the left holds a chariot rope and cups his hands in devotion. Foreground hands are raised toward the riders from the crowd. Garlands of yellow marigolds and pink flowers cover the chariot, with an orange canopy overhead.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession scene lit by warm lamps. A person in saffron-orange robes stands on a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin, holding up a glowing yellow umbrella over a deity murti. The murti is adorned with heavy garlands of yellow and green flowers. Red and white ceremonial umbrellas and a large silver trident-shaped standard with bells are visible. Several other people are partially visible at the edges of the frame, raising their hands. Festive chariot procession.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession on a decorated float or ratha draped with marigold and red flower garlands and hanging tassels. Orange and red umbrellas shade the platform, and a bright light glows above. A figure in a saffron-orange robe stands at the left edge holding a flower-decorated post, while a seated figure in an ornate gold crown and orange garment sits on the right, surrounded by garlands. Two or three people are visible on the float, with warm glowing lights in the foreground.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26