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A night photograph of a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha in a festival procession. A figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe sits in the gilded seat, hands joined in namaste, with a garland around the neck. The palanquin is draped with white jasmine and marigold garlands, violet and yellow flower strands, and hanging tassels in red, green, pink and orange, with a brass lamp hung from the canopy. A multicoloured umbrella stands above. The background is dark foliage at night.

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Night photograph of a festival procession vehicle decorated with white and coloured flower garlands, hanging golden bells with tassels in orange, green, pink and blue, and a gilded canopy arch topped by a golden finial. A figure seated on an ornately carved golden throne wears an orange-saffron shawl and a saffron head wrap, with red-and-white garlands and gold armbands; the right hand is raised in blessing. A multicoloured umbrella-style canopy with a trident emblem stands above. A bright floodlight and dark sky fill the background.2011-12-20Night procession photograph of a golden ratha or chariot decorated with long garlands of white jasmine, yellow and purple flowers, and hanging gold bells with coloured tassels. Seated on the chariot is a figure in saffron-orange clothing with an orange turban and a rudraksha-style mala, with his hair falling long on his back. Several people in white clothes stand at the base of the chariot in the foreground. Behind them are a white wall with partial lettering, string lights, and colourful festoons overhead. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the chariot with orange turban, saffron clothing and long hair.2011-12-20March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesNight procession scene. A person stands on an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot with a canopy of orange, teal and red fabric with hanging gold bells and tassels in green, purple, pink and yellow. The person, wearing a red and gold garland and white forehead markings, holds hands folded in namaste while standing among marigold and white flower garlands draping the chariot's golden frame. Lit lamps glow along the vehicle. Bystanders' heads are visible at the bottom edge. A distinctive presentation cue is not clearly established, so the identity remains uncertain.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesNight procession photograph of an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot draped with yellow, white, pink and green flower garlands and hung with tassels. Several umbrellas in red, orange and multicolour shade the vehicle. A seated figure in orange robes and a golden crown sits at the centre, flanked by attendants; a second figure in ochre garments stands at the left edge. Bright lamps and light flares illuminate the scene against a dark background, with a few people visible at the lower right edge of the frame.2012-04-26May 03 20122012-05-03January 13 20152015-01-13A decorated golden palanquin-style ratha in a covered hall at night, draped with garlands of yellow, white, pink and green flowers and hung with gold bells and orange, red and green tassels. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a gold-and-orange ceremonial headdress, white flower garland and orange sash stands in the chariot, one hand on the golden railing. a person candidate with a shaved head, crown-like headdress and ceremonial gold-trimmed adornment, presented as the figure being carried in procession. Another attendant is partly visible behind him, and a light fixture and a rope of orange and white tassels hang overhead.2012-04-26Night procession of a gilded palanquin decorated with garlands of yellow, pink and green flowers, tassels and golden finials. A figure seated on the golden seat wears a golden crown and an orange garment and is shielded by an orange umbrella, with a red umbrella overhead. A man in orange dhoti and shawl stands at the front holding the palanquin pole, and a second man in white dhoti stands at the left. Onlookers are visible at the lower edge, one holding a trident. Warm lamp light and a watermarked corner.2012-04-26January 1st 2013 +1 copiesNight procession with a decorated golden palanquin-style chariot draped in garlands of marigold and pink flowers and hung with tassels and streamers. Under red, orange and yellow umbrellas, a seated figure in a red-orange shawl and a golden crown sits on the chariot, flanked by attendants in gold and yellow garments wearing crowns and garlands. Bright lights blur in the foreground and onlookers sit at the lower right edge.2012-04-26