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Night procession on a decorated ratha-style float strung with marigold and white flower garlands, colourful tassels and bells, and a golden canopy. A central deity murti is draped in a green cloth beneath the canopy. On the right, a young sannyasi in orange robes and a rudraksha mala waves a white fan-like whisk over the deity, while two orange-clad figures and a man in a cream shirt stand at the left edge. A red generator sits on the cart, and a tractor is visible behind.

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April 23 20132013-04-23Night procession photograph of a decorated float (ratha) on a flatbed trolley. A gilded canopy with a golden fringe shades a central shrine-like structure draped in green cloth, hung with tasselled bells and garlanded with marigold and pink flower strings. A golden elephant-head ornament projects from the side. At the front, a man in a light cream kurta and white dhoti stands beside a barefoot person in an orange-red robe, and to the right a figure in an orange robe holds a white feathered fan (chamara) over the float. A red generator sits on the trolley. Dark night background with an illuminated lamp glow at the lower edge.2013-04-23Night procession on a decorated golden palanquin-style float with a canopy of multicolored tassels and a rearing golden mythical animal head at the front. Garlands of marigolds and orange-yellow flowers drape the float. A seated figure in an orange-saffron garment and head covering sits on the float, with orange and ornate clothing visible. Attendants in white dhotis and white shirts stand nearby, one holding a large golden ceremonial fan and another holding a white feathered fan. A woman in white clothes raises a hand and a man in white stands at the front holding a golden staff. Bells, lamps and colourful tassels hang from the float. Yellow and red powder marks appear on some people's faces. A loudspeaker sits at the base of the float against a black night background. +1 copiesJanuary 1st 2013 +1 copiesNight photograph of a temple procession. A decorated golden ratha or palanquin-style float, draped with pink, yellow and green flower garlands and tasselled trim, carries a deity murti in a shrine canopy. A red umbrella is held over it by a man in an orange saffron dhoti. Another man in orange robes stands on the float, and a bald monk in orange sits in the foreground on a red tractor. Bystanders in white dhotis, checked shirts and a yellow shirt watch from the roadway under a strong floodlight. Tassels in red, purple and blue hang from the structure.2012-04-26Night procession on a golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and multicolored garlands, tassels, and a canopy arch. Two figures seated on the golden platform wear orange-red robes and ornate crowns; the one at right has his hands folded in front. A standing attendant in white dhoti holds an ornate red and orange parasol over the seat. Devotees in the foreground press palms together, including a man in a blue shirt and bald priest in white. Hanging lamps and dim lighting fill the background.2012-04-26Night photograph of a decorated ceremonial ratha or palanquin cart lit with string lights and draped in marigold garlands and colourful fabric. Inside the canopy sits a figure beneath a crown-like floral ornament; beside it stands a man in a saffron-orange shawl and turban with an ornate gold necklace. To the right, two attendants in dark maroon robes hold long staffs, and a man in white kurta stands near a red tractor at left. An ornate gold-fringed parasol is visible at upper right.2015-01-13Night procession on a decorated ratha/chariot lit with rope lights and draped in marigold garlands, with a striped canopy above and golden ornaments at the front. A man in white dhoti stands on the chariot holding a trident-like staff, while others in white and maroon garments walk alongside with garlands. In the right foreground, a man in saffron/orange robes and an orange turban stands with palms joined in greeting beside a vehicle. Several people in white and orange clothing stand along the roadside behind the chariot, which is adorned with kumkum-colored cloth and bells.2015-01-13A night procession on a decorated golden palanquin, lit against a dark sky. Two seated figures ride the ornate gold-framed vehicle, which is hung with marigold and pink flower garlands, tassels and a golden carved finial. The figure on the left, in orange clothing with a white garland, has palms pressed together in greeting. A second seated figure in orange and a headdress stands behind, raising a hand under a red-and-gold umbrella. In the foreground a bald man in orange robes faces the palanquin, and another attendant in orange stands at the right beside a crowd of onlookers. Striped and ornate canopies overhead.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession on a decorated flatbed cart with a golden canopy and tasselled hangings in red, yellow, blue and green. A golden palanquin-like throne holds a seated figure with a fan behind it, surrounded by marigold garlands. A man in white dhoti stands on the cart waving a white fan, and a man in white holds a shield-like object near the cart. Men in white dhotis and an orange-robed sannyasi walk alongside, some with yellow and pink colour smeared on their clothes. One person on the left carries a tall saffron-tipped flag on a pole. Lamps and a speaker are visible on the cart.2013-01-01 +1 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies