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A gilded palanquin or ratha decorated for a night procession, draped with red and green cloth and heavy garlands of marigold and white flowers, with a deity murti or image seated within the canopy. Hanging tassels in red, gold and multicoloured threads decorate the frame above. A partially visible person in orange-saffron clothing stands at the left edge beside the decorated structure, and a few indistinct figures appear in the dark background at right. A speaker sits on the right and a light-coloured cloth covers the platform beneath.

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April 23 20122012-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23May 03 20122012-05-03May 03 20122012-05-03April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 24 20132013-04-24October 30 20112011-10-30Night photograph of a decorated silver and gold palanquin-style procession vehicle, draped with red, white and yellow flower garlands and multicoloured tassels. Inside a silver arched shrine stands a small deity murti, adorned with a crown and jewelled garments, holding a sceptre-like object, framed by red flower garlands. A golden umbrella canopy with fringed edges covers the top. No people are visible in the scene; the procession vehicle is the subject, and a partial printed photo credit appears at right.2013-04-23April 24 20132013-04-24April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesNight photograph of a decorated golden palanquin or procession vehicle with ornate gold carved panels, draped in yellow, white and red flower garlands and a green cloth canopy with tasselled orange, pink and green fringes. A man in a dark grey ceremonial cap and an orange-red shawl sits on a maroon cushion at the rear of the vehicle, holding a small lamp or object. Garland-wrapped poles rise above, and a black speaker box sits on the right near the vehicle.2011-10-30October 30 20112011-10-30