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A figure in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged on an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot decorated with thick garlands of marigolds, white jasmine and yellow flowers. Above, a large yellow-and-orange ceremonial umbrella with fringe and gilded finials shelters the seat, and hanging golden bells with green, blue, red and black tassels are attached to the poles. The seated person wears a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with a red bindi on the forehead and long dark hair. Behind the chariot, palm trees and a few people in white and orange stand near. Ritual procession with a decorated ratha.

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A smiling man in an orange-saffron robe and white turban sits on a golden ratha-style chariot decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands, yellow and orange marigold swags, and golden bells hung with black, green and blue tassels. He wears a long white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, and raises one hand to his cheek. Behind the chariot stand palm trees and a striped festival canopy. At the front, a brass tray holds red apples and offerings on an orange cloth. On the left, several people in white clothes watch, one man in white holding a small card. The scene looks like a procession or temple-activity event.2009-12-31December 27 20092009-12-27April 27 20122012-04-27December 31 20092009-12-31December 31 20092009-12-31April 27 20122012-04-27A man in a golden crown with a central finial rides in an ornate golden chariot decorated with flower garlands in pink, yellow and orange, and tassels in turquoise, green and purple hanging above. He wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder, a red mala of rudraksha beads, layered gold ceremonial necklaces and gold armlets, with a red tilak on his forehead. He smiles and looks to the side against a clear blue sky, with golden ornamental fittings and brass lamps on the chariot's front.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a decorated processional chariot (ratha) draped with marigold and white jasmine garlands, yellow flower strands, and hanging tassels in red, pink, orange, green and blue beneath brass bells. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and a white flower garland, sits on maroon and orange cushions, hands folded at his chest in greeting. A gold-toned ceremonial vessel and a small ornate brass object sit on the platform, with palm trees and a striped canopy behind. Two individuals are visible on the chariot; the count reflects only the seated figure shown in the frame.2009-12-27A smiling man with long dark hair wears an ornate gold crown and a red bindi on his forehead. He is draped in saffron-orange cloth and wears white jasmine-style flower garlands and a gold rudraksha-style bead necklace. He stands in a procession setting among golden canopy fittings, with red, orange, green and yellow tassels and marigold garlands around him, against a bright white sky.2009-12-31December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair sits under a richly decorated canopy on a procession vehicle. He wears a gold ornate crown, a red bindi on his forehead, an orange-saffron shawl, a white jasmine garland and a long gold bead necklace. Behind him hang gold finials with red, green, blue, orange and pink tassels, and yellow marigold garlands drape the canopy. Marigolds and flower arrangements fill the foreground, with a white building behind. Background posters show small round portraits.2009-12-31