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Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha. A seated man in saffron robes and a gold crown waves from a gilded throne-like seat under a white canopy hung with marigold garlands, red roses and pink flower strings, with a kalasha-like floral arrangement at the base. Beside the ratha stands a bearded man in a white dhoti with a gold border, bare-chested, wearing a rudraksha mala, a gold bracelet and an earpiece. Another attendant in a dark maroon garment holds a pink-and-white flower garland on the right. Petals fly through the air. The seated figure in crown and saffron may be a person, based on the crown, saffron clothing and ornate seat.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin, its canopy draped in red, orange, white and yellow garlands. A man seated centrally on an ornate silver-gold throne wears a tall gold crown and a large garland, smiling. Standing to the left, a man in a white dhoti with gold border holds a tall silver staff and wears a rudraksha mala. Beside him, a bare-chested sadhu with long hair, orange dhoti and gold necklaces stands near the front. Another attendant in white sits at the right of the seat. Pink lotus petals line the cart's base. Several spectators' heads are visible in the foreground.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of an evening procession on a flower-decorated palanquin. A bearded man with long dark hair sits reclined on a silver-embossed couch under a canopy draped in white, yellow and magenta garlands, wearing an orange-saffron garment, a flower garland and a large gold crown-like headpiece. To the left, a bald attendant in orange holds a long ceremonial staff, and beside him stands a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala. On the right, a bearded man in cream dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a small vessel, and another attendant stands near the edge. The palanquin base is banked with lotus flowers and purple and yellow blooms, and camera equipment is visible around the frame.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a flower-covered ratha, a decorated chariot with a canopy of white jasmine, marigold and pink garlands. A seated figure in a golden crown and bright saffron-orange garment, with a large garland of red and pink flowers, sits on a gilded throne at the centre. To the left, a bearded man in a white dhoti with a gold border holds a tall silver staff and a trident-like sceptre, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Other men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas stand on the ratha, and a bright white light stands at the front. Orange cloth, pink lotus buds and purple flower strands decorate the chariot.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a festival procession at night: a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha draped with white and red flower garlands, tassels in green, pink, blue and yellow, and a lit canopy above. Seated on the cushioned golden seat is a man with dark hair and a dark garment, visible mostly from the shoulders up. Standing beside the palanquin at right is a priest in a maroon and gold-striped dhoti and shawl, wearing a flower garland and holding a long staff, with a second man in saffron-orange cloth and a white dhoti beside him. A bright warm glow and bokeh lights surround the scene.2016-01-03