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Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha, a chariot with a gold-embellished seat under a canopy of white jasmine garlands and red, pink and yellow flower strings. A man seated on the gold seat wears an ornate gold crown, a saffron-orange robe and a garland, and smiles. Attendants in white dhoti and saffron shawls stand beside him; one holds a tall ceremonial staff. Dense crowds of devotees line the street and watch from the sides, with string lights in the background. Green foliage and flower garlands cover the chariot base.

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December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha, a wooden chariot covered in garlands of white jasmine, red and pink blooms, yellow marigolds and green leaves. A central figure sits on a gold-trimmed throne under a canopy, wearing a gold crown, orange cloth and a red and white garland, with a bare upper body and beaded necklaces. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls stand on the ratha, one holding a long staff and another a ceremonial fan. Below, a large crowd of devotees, many in orange and white, lines the street under lights and strings of coloured bulbs. The ratha is ornately garlanded with marigolds and jasmine as it moves through the festival procession.2016-12-23Night procession of a richly decorated ratha (chariot) with a canopy of garlands in red, white, yellow and pink flowers, draped with white cloth and green leaves. Seated on a gilded throne-like seat inside the canopy is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a tall ornate crown or head covering and a garland, flanked by two attendants in white dhoti and shawl who hold a ceremonial fan and a staff. Dense crowds of devotees line the street on both sides, with string lights and a bright lamp in the background. The scene is evening outdoors.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin, its canopy wrapped in white, red, yellow and orange garlands. A bearded man in orange and saffron robes sits on a silver-edged throne with a crown-like headdress and rudraksha-style beads, flanked by red garland swags. Priests in white dhoti and bare-chested attire walk beside the carriage, with onlookers and lit street lights behind.2016-12-23