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Night procession on a decorated ratha-style cart with a brass-trimmed base and a flower-garlanded canopy. A woman in a white sari with a turquoise shawl stands at center, one arm raised, beside several women in deep red-orange saris. Red and saffron flags stream from poles, and a flag-bearer in white and a man in a white shirt walk alongside. Tassels and marigold garlands hang from the cart. No a person candidate is visible on the cart.

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Night procession on a road with a decorated golden cart carrying a canopy and kalasha-like ornaments. Women in deep red saris and garlands walk beside the cart, holding orange-red flags bearing a printed figure. A man in white shirt and white dhoti with a red sash holds a pole and a megaphone at the front, while men in white dhotis with red sashes and white headbands follow. A large tassel-decorated ornament hangs at the cart's side. The setting is dark, lit by the cart and streetlights.2015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15A night procession on a paved road lit by street lamps. On a decorated golden cart with a multicoloured striped cloth and tassel-hung side, several saffron-robed men stand and hold a golden umbrella and garlands; a pair of bald men in saffron dhotis stand at the front of the cart. Walking alongside are people in white dhotis and white shirts, one woman in a white kurta with a red shawl, and others in white. Tall red flags are carried, one bearing a photo of a smiling man in a yellow turban and a red-and-yellow flag with a motif. Ahead, a figure in red robes and a red headdress with a large garland sits on a decorated platform under umbrellas. Ornate lamps and a golden idol sit on the cart.2015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15A dusk procession carries a golden deity murti under a multicoloured canopy with flower garlands. On the left, a bald man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala holds a tall ceremonial standard with coloured tassels and a gold ornament. Beside the palanquin, a woman in a maroon sari with gold border holds a pole, and another woman in a white sari with blue border raises her hands. Many orange and red flags line the procession, and a crowd of onlookers gathers in the background.2015-09-15September 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesNight procession on a road: a richly decorated ratha with a lit canopy of blue and multicoloured tassels, garlanded with marigold and rose strands, carries a figure in green-tinted face paint and reddish-maroon ornate costume seated at the front. Trishul and staff-like ceremonial poles rise above the crowd. Women in maroon blouses with gold trim and white face paint walk in front, and men in white dhotis with orange shawls stand along the side and carry poles. The figure on the chariot appears to be a costumed performer rather than a clearly identifiable person.2013-03-02September 15 20152015-09-15September 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesNight procession at an ashram. A golden palanquin with a raised seat and a canopy is carried forward by devotees pulling on red and maroon cloth ropes. Women in white saris with red and yellow borders and men in white dhotis with yellow shawls walk alongside. A figure in orange robes sits on the palanquin beside a central figure draped in white, both framed by marigold and red garlands. A man in a white shirt wears an ID badge, and a woman in a red shawl carries a long staff. Attendants in white stand near the palanquin, with stone sculptures and a trident visible in the background.2010-11-20