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A sunset procession on a ceremonial ratha, a golden palanquin-style chariot decorated with a carved lion head, garlands of marigold and red flowers, fringed canopy, and a silver trident. A figure seated under the golden canopy wears an ornate gold crown and gold adornments, with a bright sun flare behind the structure. A devotee in white stands at the right edge of the chariot. Dense crowd members in silhouette fill the foreground, and a tree branch frames the top right.

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February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA golden processional palanquin or ratha at sunset, seen through foliage with a bright sun flare. Gold lion-head finials, a golden canopy with fringed drapery and garlands of orange and white flowers decorate the vehicle. A trident-like silver staff and a golden fan-shaped ornament stand at the sides. A seated figure in red and gold sits on the throne inside the ratha, largely in silhouette against the sun. Dark silhouettes of devotees fill the foreground.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph taken looking upward into strong backlight from the sun, creating a bright lens flare. A tall ornate palanquin or ratha canopy with an orange fringed valance and white flower garlands hangs above, with dark beaded garlands on the pillars. A figure in a dark garment stands beneath the canopy, mostly silhouetted and blurred by the glare. Gilded carved wooden panels and flower-decorated sides of the procession vehicle are visible on the left and right, with another ornate carved structure on the right edge. Partially visible people appear at the lower right edge.2010-02-12February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesEvening procession at sunset: a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin with a tiered canopy hung with brass bells and orange tassels, garlanded with marigolds and white flower strings. A large orange umbrella with fringe stands above a seated figure in an ornate patterned shawl, one hand raised in blessing. In front, a man in a saffron-orange garment walks with his hand on the chariot, while two men in white kurtas with rudraksha-style beads and an orange rosette lift poles or support the structure. Sun flares behind the canopy. About four people visible.2010-02-12Evening procession on a golden palanquin-style ratha decorated with multicoloured fabric canopy, marigold and mixed garlands, and tassels. A seated figure in a gold crown and red-and-gold ceremonial clothing sits on a red cushion under the canopy, adorned with flower garlands. A standing attendant in a red-brown dhoti holds a long silver trident-topped staff beside the cart, and a young woman in a red top stands behind. Crowds of devotees line the street in front of a red brick wall, with string lights and a small white-and-blue sign reading Sri Vinayaka on a vehicle at left.2015-02-19