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A photograph of a shiny stainless-steel canopy structure with a curved roof, supported by four polished pillars and decorated with green leaf garlands and marigold and red flower garlands hanging from its edges. Beneath it lies a body wrapped in white cloth and draped with a thick red flower garland, resting on a metal bier or platform with white cloth and scattered petals. Dry trees, a wooden fence and dusty ground surround the structure. No people are visible in the scene.

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February 03 20172017-02-03February 03 20172017-02-03February 03 20172017-02-03February 03 20172017-02-03A photograph of a person lying on a white-draped bier beneath a metal canopy hung with yellow marigold garlands, banana leaves and small brass bells. The body is wrapped in white cloth with a pink cloth wound around the head, and a red mark is visible on the forehead. A thick red rose garland lies across the white covering, and leafy greenery surrounds the platform. The figure appears still, with eyes closed, and the scene resembles a ceremonial funeral-style procession setup.2017-02-03A photograph of a silver-toned palanquin or vehicle with a polished metal canopy hung with green leaf garlands, yellow marigold strings and small bells. Inside, a figure lies reclined on a woven green palm-leaf bed draped with a white cloth and red flower garlands, bound with pink ribbons. Two men in white shirts sit beside the palanquin, and a metal pot stands at its base. Behind, a tent and scaffolding are visible among green foliage.2017-02-03A man lies reclined on a white cloth-draped platform beneath a silver-toned canopy decorated with yellow marigold garlands and green leaf strings. He wears a pale pink cloth wrapped over his head and a red tilak mark on his forehead, and a red rose garland lies across his body. Hanging silver bells dangle from the canopy. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial procession palanquin, with the surrounding space bright and open.2017-02-03December 23 20162016-12-23February 03 20172017-02-03A night procession scene centred on an ornate silver palanquin with a canopy of arches and floral relief carving, carrying a deity murti draped in a red and orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. Around it, men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with hands folded in devotion, some wearing rudraksha malas and sacred threads. Orange and saffron ceremonial banners with floral motifs hang in the background.2015-11-22February 03 20172017-02-03Night procession photo of an elaborately flower-decorated ratha, a ceremonial palanquin-style chariot, dominated by garlands of white jasmine, red and magenta blossoms, yellow marigolds and green foliage draped over a canopy with pleated white cloth. Beneath it, a gilded throne-like seat holds a central figure hidden under the floral decoration, with a trident (trishul) standing upright at the left side and red and pink garlands hanging at the front. Two figures in saffron-toned clothing stand on the ratha near the trident and to the right. Spectators line the dark street at the left and right edges, and strings of colourful lights and small flags decorate the background, marking a festival procession.2016-12-23