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A richly decorated festival chariot canopy (ratha) covered in tiered garlands of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, orange, white, maroon and green, with a flower-festooned pinnacle. Beneath it, a seated figure in a red-and-gold turban and a flower garland sits on an ornate silver throne flanked by silver lion figures, with green parrot decorations hanging on the sides. An orange-clad person is visible at the lower right. The sky behind is white. a person appearance is uncertain, so the seated figure is described only by role and clothing.

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January 09 20182018-01-09A flower-decorated processional chariot with a tiered canopy covered in garlands of marigolds, roses and jasmine in yellow, red, white, green and purple. A seated man in a maroon turban, red and white flower garlands and gold ornaments sits on a silver throne flanked by silver lion figures, holding a staff. Pendant tassels hang beneath the canopy, and small pink-hooped decorations with green birds sit at the sides. Onlookers stand in the foreground. The man wears no visible saffron-and-long-hair cues strong enough for a probable identification, so he is described by role only.2018-01-09 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20182018-01-09 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09A festival procession photographed from below, showing an elaborately decorated silver ratha or palanquin canopy festooned with layered garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, white jasmine, purple flowers, and red roses. Beneath it, a seated figure wears a maroon and gold turban, a red and white beaded garland, and a leopard-print cloth, holding a tall staff, with a silver lion figure at his side. Around the chariot, saffron-robed sannyasis with matted hair and white-clad devotees crowd close, and pink and orange umbrellas are raised over the procession. The crowd behind includes many visitors in white and pastel clothing.2018-01-09 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20182018-01-09July 31 20152015-07-31January 09 20182018-01-09December 05 20162016-12-05 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09