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A night procession on a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha with a canopy of orange and turquoise fringed umbrella, pink and white flower garlands, and hanging tassels in green, yellow and pink. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing gold ornaments and a garland, sits on the golden seat. A drummer in white clothes with a red-maroon shawl and a red tilak plays a large drum at left, and another drummer in a red-brown garment plays at right beside trident-like staffs. Possible a person: a seated central figure with long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklace and flower garlands on a palanquin, which is consistent with a ceremonial procession role.

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March 02 20132013-03-02February 10 20132013-02-10A golden ratha-style palanquin procession at dusk, decorated with pink, white and purple flower garlands, hanging gold bells and multicoloured tassels, with a large orange and blue fringed parasol overhead. A figure in gold crown and gold ornaments sits on the golden seat, adorned with garlands and holding a ceremonial staff. Around the vehicle, devotees in orange and saffron clothing and white attire walk alongside, with silver trident-tipped staffs in the foreground.2013-03-02February 12 20132013-02-12Night photo of a golden ceremonial ratha or palanquin decorated with dense garlands of orange marigold, white, yellow, pink and purple flowers, with multicoloured tassels and a striped canopy overhead. A seated man in a gold crown and a white and red garland sits on a red cushioned seat at the centre of the vehicle, while a person in orange clothing stands at the left edge and another person waves a fan or chamara at the right. Ornate gold carved elements and a yellow and blue emblem with a bird motif decorate the chariot, and a sword-like object is visible near the seat. The setting is outdoors at night, indicating a festival procession.2011-12-15Night photograph of an ornate processional chariot decorated with garlands of pink and white flowers, gold finials, and hanging tassels in red, green, and white. A seated figure in a gold crown and red-and-gold garment with a flower garland sits on a gold throne-like seat. To the left, a standing attendant in an orange-and-brown garment and rudraksha mala holds a silver trident. Strings of white lights run along a pole on the right.2015-02-19Night procession with a gilded palanquin-style ratha decorated with orange, purple and white marigold garlands, tassels in pink, green, blue and yellow, and a multicoloured canopy overhead. A seated figure in a red and gold garment with a crown and a white-plumed fan sits on the golden seat; the figure's face and dress are partly obscured by the decorations. Devotees in lavender, white and dark clothing crowd the lower edge of the frame, and a woman in a dark top leans forward near the cart. Gold bells and fringed hangings hang from the carriage.2011-12-15Night procession with a seated figure on an ornate golden palanquin under a white canopy with red, green and yellow tassels. The seated man wears a golden crown, a long garland of pink and white flowers and a red-and-gold robe, sitting on a red cushioned seat with brass lamps and offering plates. Devotees in white and saffron clothing stand around the palanquin, some with hands folded, and strings of lights and flower garlands decorate the frame. The image is a photograph; the seated figure's appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the role is described as the palanquin rider.2015-02-19September 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesNight procession on an ornate golden ratha or palanquin decorated with garlands of pink and purple flowers, green and multicoloured tassels, gold finials and bells. A seated figure wears a gold crown, a red-and-gold garment and a red-and-white flower garland, and holds a small ceremonial object. Beside the throne a standing attendant in orange-and-white dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a silver trident. Strings of white lights run up the post at right. The scene is lit by warm lamps against darkness.2015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies