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Night procession photograph of a richly decorated ratha (chariot) covered in garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers, and green leaves, with a canopy of strung flowers overhead. Seated centrally on a golden peetha/throne draped in white and red garlands is a man in saffron-coloured dress with a crown-like headpiece and a rudraksha mala, holding a small object in his hand. Two attendants in white dhoti and shawl stand on the chariot beside him, one holding a fan. Below, a crowd of devotees in orange and white clothing watches and folds hands, and fireworks sparkle in the dark sky. Strings of lights and flags frame the scene.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a richly decorated ratha or chariot, its canopy and sides covered in white, red, yellow and purple flower garlands. A figure seated on a golden throne-like platform under the canopy wears an orange-saffron garment and a tall ornate headdress, with a red garland draped across the seat. Attendants in white and orange garments stand at the chariot's edges, one reaching toward the throne. Lotus-like pink flowers and green foliage decorate the wheels base, with crowds in orange and saffron clothing lining the road below, fireworks bursting in the dark sky and string lights and flags visible in the background.2016-12-23Night procession of a richly garlanded palanquin-style ratha. A large canopy is covered in white jasmine strands, red and orange flower garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a tiered flower crown on top. Inside, a man in saffron-orange robes and a tall ornate headdress sits on a gold-framed cushioned seat, with a red floral garland hanging across his chest. Two attendants in white dhotis and white shawls stand at the sides of the palanquin, one with his hands together. The crowd below wears saffron and orange clothing, and tall flagpoles and fireworks sparks appear in the dark background.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decked palanquin with a canopy of white, red and yellow garlands and green foliage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a crown-like headdress and a red garland, sits on a gilded throne-like seat at the centre, with attendants in white standing on either side holding the canopy poles. Below, pink lotus blossoms and green garlands decorate the palanquin base. Fireworks burst in the dark sky above, with lit flag poles and blue lights in the background. A crowd of devotees in saffron and red clothing walks along the lower left and right edges of the frame.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a flower-decorated ratha. The float is covered with white jasmine garlands, red and pink flower strands, yellow marigold festoons and a green leafy canopy. A seated man in a golden throne-like seat wears a golden crown and red garland, with a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth beside him and a dhoti-clad attendant holding a fan at right. Crowds stand along the roadside under bright lights.2016-12-23