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A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves through a crowd. On an elevated golden-yellow ratha lined with marigold garlands, bells, and tassels of red, green, blue and white, a seated figure in a red garment with a gold crown and a long garland sits beneath a large yellow ceremonial umbrella. Devotees in white dhotis and yellow shawls press around the vehicle, many photographing it with phones and cameras. Gold ceremonial horns and a canopy with blue and orange cloth appear in the background.

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A photograph of a festival procession on an open road. A large ornate golden ratha (decorated chariot) is covered in marigold and yellow flower garlands, with a golden makara-style prow, a canopy with orange and gold fringe, and hanging bells and multicoloured tassels. A seated figure in orange and gold ceremonial clothing with a crown-like headdress and beaded necklaces raises a hand in blessing on the chariot. Around it, men in white dhotis and shirts, one in a yellow-green shawl and one in orange robes with a mala, walk alongside, some holding the chariot. Orange and red flags fly in the background.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle covered in marigold and yellow flower garlands, with a large yellow and red canopy umbrella overhead and hanging tassels in red, green, blue and orange. A seated figure in the cart wears a white crown-like headdress, a red and orange garland and a dark wrap, and smiles. Around the cart, devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some in yellow shawls, raise hands and walk alongside the chariot under a pale sky. Carved golden makara-style finials curve at the front of the ratha, and a few people in orange saffron garments stand near the wheels.2009-12-27A festival procession on an open dusty ground. A richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha is covered with yellow and orange marigold garlands and hung with colourful tassels and bells. A figure in an orange-red robe sits raised on the palanquin with palms pressed together in namaskar. Below, crowds of devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls walk and gather around the vehicle, with multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas and decorated standards visible in the background.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves across an open field under a clear blue sky. A figure seated on the golden ratha is dressed in orange and red with a gold crown, shaded by a large yellow-and-orange canopy with tassels and a golden finial. The chariot is heavily garlanded with marigolds and yellow flowers and hung with bells and multicoloured tassels. Around it, devotees in white kurtas and yellow shawls, and women in white saris, pull and walk alongside. A man in a white kurta with an orange-and-red shawl walks at the front right, and more people stand in the background.2009-12-27A festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands and hanging tassels. A man seated on the palanquin wears a red garland and sits on a red cushioned seat, holding a long staff. A multicoloured parasol with fringed edges shelters the seat, and a decorated round drum-like panel hangs at the front. Orange flags line the sides, and a dense crowd of devotees walks alongside, many photographing or reaching toward the palanquin. Dry hills and bare trees form the background.2012-01-01Outdoor temple procession on a dusty ground under a bright sky. A large flower-decorated palanquin with a yellow and orange canopy and tasselled hangings carries a seated figure in orange robes with garlands, presented on a golden-yellow garlanded platform. Crowds surround it: men and women in white dhotis and kurtas, and devotees in saffron-orange clothing with yellow scarves, several with hands folded in greeting. Brass horns and ceremonial metalwork are visible at left. Tents and a blue-roofed structure stand behind the crowd.2009-12-27Outdoor temple procession on a richly decorated ratha chariot draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, brass bells and tassels, with a golden horse-head prow and colourful umbrellas overhead. A figure seated on the chariot wears a gold crown and an orange-red garment with a beaded necklace; the figure's appearance is not clearly established, so this is a seated devotee or deity-form figure. Devotees in white and saffron clothing, some with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, walk alongside and push or steady the chariot, with palm trees and a low concrete wall behind.2009-12-27A festival procession on a sunny outdoor ground. A decorated golden palanquin with a large orange canopy and white yak-hair fans is carried through a crowd of devotees in white. On the palanquin, a figure in orange robes and a crown sits on a throne-like seat amid marigold garlands, while a standing attendant in orange robes with a white fan stands beside it. Men in white kurtas and women in saffron and yellow saris crowd the surroundings, with white tents and palm trees behind. Gold ceremonial ornaments and a tall brass staff are visible near the front.2009-12-27Outdoor festival procession on a richly decorated golden ratha/chariot covered in yellow, orange and white marigold garlands and hanging tassels in red, blue, green and white. A seated figure in a red shawl and gold crown sits under a large orange fringed canopy on the chariot, an ornate golden peacock-like finial at the front. Around the chariot, many people in white kurtas and yellow or orange shawls pull and guide it, while crowds of spectators and devotees in saffron and white line the road under a clear blue sky, with a stage and speakers visible at left.2009-12-27