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Night procession on a gold-and-flower-decorated ratha, with a vehicle canopy and streamers of fringed tassels in orange, red and blue. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers cover the chariot. Three seated figures in saffron and orange robes ride on the platform; the central figure wears a gold crown and white garland and gestures with raised hand, while a figure on the left wears an orange robe and a figure on the right wears an ornate gold crown and orange cloth. A bright light and multicoloured parasols overhead, with an orange umbrella held beside the ratha and a decorated silver-and-orange shield-like emblem at right. Devotees stand along the edge, partly visible. Crowd of onlookers in the foreground.

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A night procession photograph of a decorated ratha or palanquin draped with garlands of marigolds, pink and white flowers and green leaves. A standing man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds up an orange umbrella over the cart while smiling. Behind him, a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothing sits on the cart, and a figure in gold headwear and orange garments stands at the far side under additional red and orange canopies. Strong floodlight glows from behind the canopy. Two people in the foreground at bottom edge are partly visible. Strings of flowers hang from the poles.2012-04-26Night procession on an ornate golden chariot decorated with garlands of yellow, pink and white flowers and hanging tassels. A bright light illuminates the scene. A figure with long hair wearing an orange garment and a crown sits near the front, beside a standing attendant holding an orange umbrella. A second figure in orange robes and a golden headdress sits at the right, while a small drum-like object rests on the chariot's front ledge. Rain falls, and devotees are visible at the edges.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession with a decorated golden palanquin-style chariot draped in garlands of marigold and pink flowers and hung with tassels and streamers. Under red, orange and yellow umbrellas, a seated figure in a red-orange shawl and a golden crown sits on the chariot, flanked by attendants in gold and yellow garments wearing crowns and garlands. Bright lights blur in the foreground and onlookers sit at the lower right edge.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession photograph of an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot draped with yellow, white, pink and green flower garlands and hung with tassels. Several umbrellas in red, orange and multicolour shade the vehicle. A seated figure in orange robes and a golden crown sits at the centre, flanked by attendants; a second figure in ochre garments stands at the left edge. Bright lamps and light flares illuminate the scene against a dark background, with a few people visible at the lower right edge of the frame.2012-04-26Night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin-style ratha under a canopy of red and orange parasols. Two seated figures sit on a gold-and-red throne-like seat: the central one has a gold crown, bare upper body with white flower garlands, and hands held together; the second wears an orange garment and a gold crown. A woman in a white sari stands at the right, raising a long-handled yak-tail-style fan, while a man in orange cloth stands at the left holding a white feather fan. The vehicle is festooned with yellow, pink and white marigold and rose garlands, and hanging tassels in pink, green and yellow. A golden trident-topped staff rises at the front. Bright lamplight illuminates the scene against a dark background.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26