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A golden ceremonial palanquin or ratha with a dragon-headed prow stands outdoors under a fringed golden parasol. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers drape the carriage, with colourful tassels and bells hanging from its arched canopy. A seated figure in white and blue garments with ornate gold jewellery and a large crown-like headdress occupies the central throne, with a deity murti-style presence. A black speaker sits at the lower left, and a crowd of onlookers in the background, including people in white and orange clothing, watches the procession among trees.

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October 30 20112011-10-30April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesOutdoor procession on a bright day with a golden palanquin-style vehicle decorated with marigold and orange garlands, tassels, bells and a carved golden makara-like head at the front. A seated figure on the vehicle wears a tall golden crown and a light-coloured garment, and a large orange umbrella and a red-and-gold umbrella shade the vehicle. Around it, devotees in white clothing and yellow shawls walk and hold the vehicle, some wearing rudraksha malas. Tents, a truck and palm trees appear in the background.2010-01-01April 23 20122012-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 06 20112011-12-06December 15 20112011-12-15December 31 20092009-12-31January 06 20132013-01-06Night photograph of a ceremonial processional vehicle, a ratha or palanquin, lit against dark sky and palm trees. A large gold umbrella with a scalloped red-edged canopy shades the vehicle. Inside a decorated gold shrine, a deity murti stands in a red-framed niche garlanded with red and white flowers. Multicoloured tassels, marigold and pink flower garlands, and a golden horse-head ornament decorate the sides. A man in white clothing stands at the lower left edge, partly visible. Kannada signage is visible at the lower right.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a gilded ceremonial chariot procession outdoors beside an orange-washed building with a thatched roof. A golden ratha with curved dragon-headed finials is draped in yellow, orange, purple and white marigold garlands and hung with tasselled bells. An orange fringed umbrella shades a seated figure in orange and gold robes at the rear of the chariot, with a round orange fan or shield at the side. Around the chariot, crowds in white and yellow shirts and saris press close, and a striped multicoloured umbrella is held at the left edge.2010-02-12A festival procession on a road, with a richly decorated ratha or palanquin-style float heavily covered in yellow and orange marigold garlands, bells and colourful tassels. A large golden peacock-shaped or ornamental finial rises at the left, and a large orange canopy umbrella shades the float. Two decorated umbrellas in red, green and blue stand beside it. A seated figure in orange and gold sits at the top of the float. Around it, men and women in white and orange clothing walk or stand, including a woman in white with a red-bordered sari at the front and a man in an orange shawl at left. Palm trees and a bright sky fill the background.2009-12-27A golden ceremonial chariot with an ornate gold canopy and a yellow fringed parasol rides in a festival procession under a temporary shelter hung with bunting and palm trees. The vehicle is draped in white and orange-red marigold garlands, has golden carved sides, and gold-tipped finials. A seated figure with long dark hair and a garland sits in the chariot's centre, while devotees in white and cream clothes line the route and stand beside it. Colourful tassels and hanging decorations fill the frame.2010-12-20