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Night procession on a richly decorated ratha/palanquin, its canopy and pillars wrapped in white, red, yellow and purple garlands. A seated man in a yellow-and-orange turban and ornate dress sits on a gilded throne-like seat under the canopy, with garlands draped over his shoulders, while attendants stand beside him, one in white holding a fan or ceremonial item. Green foliage and flower heaps cover the base of the chariot, with fireworks visible in the dark sky and crowds of devotees lining the foreground.

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Night procession on an elaborately decorated ratha with a dome canopy completely covered in white jasmine garlands, red and yellow marigold strands, and green foliage. Seated on a golden throne-like platform at the centre is a man with a tall gold crown and a crimson garland, dressed in orange-saffron cloth with a bright red floral necklace. Two attendants stand beside the platform in white dhotis, and a crowd of devotees in saffron and red garments lines the road in the lower left. Strings of fairy lights and red flags fill the dark background. Lotus-shaped floral decoration decorates the base of the ratha.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night photograph of a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin procession. A central seated figure wearing a tall golden crown and gold-trimmed clothing sits on an ornate silver-gold seat under a canopy draped in white cloth and layered garlands of red, white, yellow and pink flowers. Two attendants in white dhotis stand on the platform beside him, one holding a long ceremonial fan. The float's base is banked with green leaves and pink and yellow blossoms. Spectators line the roadside behind barricades, with blue and white lights and flags in the background. Crowd members visible are numerous but only partially distinct.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession photo of a richly decorated ceremonial palanquin or chariot covered in garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers and green foliage, topped with a tiered floral canopy. Seated on a gold-coloured throne inside the palanquin is a central figure with long dark hair, wearing a gold crown, a mala of red flower garlands and an orange-saffron shawl. Attendants in white dhoti and shawl with bare upper bodies and rudraksha malas stand at the sides, one holding a long ceremonial staff and another a fan or umbrella. Crowds of devotees line the road in the dark, some in orange and yellow clothes, and small lights glow in the background.2016-12-23A night procession on a flower-decorated ratha/chariot covered with white, red, yellow and pink garlands, with a green leafy base and a canopy of white cloth. A seated figure in a crown and ornate gold-and-white garments sits on a gilded throne, flanked by two attendants in white and cream clothing. Crowds of devotees line the roadside at left and right, many in light clothing, under string lights and small red and yellow flags. A single figure on the throne is shown in a saffron-toned garment, with his appearance not clearly resolvable at this size.2016-12-23A night procession on a richly decorated ratha chariot draped in garlands of white jasmine, red and magenta flowers, marigold-yellow blooms and green foliage. Seated under a flower canopy on a gold throne is a figure in a saffron-orange garment with a golden crown-like headdress and a garland, flanked by attendants in orange robes. Devotees in orange and maroon clothing crowd the foreground, and fireworks sparks and smoke rise in the dark background with rows of flags and lights.2016-12-23