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A night photograph of a decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha canopy, its golden frame wrapped in white and red flower garlands and strung with small lights. Gold tassels in green, blue, pink and red hang from the structure, and a green canopy with coloured fringe rises above. The visible parts show only the structure and garlands, with no people or figures visible in the frame.

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March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15A photograph of an ornate golden processional palanquin or ratha at night against a black background. A golden umbrella with fringe and a lotus-patterned canopy shades the structure, and garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers drape its arch. Green, orange and red tassels hang from the poles. At the centre sits a small deity murti dressed in an orange cloth and silver ornaments, surrounded by flowers. Orange cloth and scattered petals lie on the platform in front, with a brass plate and tray. No people are visible.2011-10-30April 23 20122012-04-23 +2 copiesOctober 30 20112011-10-30May 03 20122012-05-03March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesNight 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.2013-04-23December 15 20112011-12-15April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA night procession float (ratha or palanquin) decorated with gold filigree, layered flower garlands in pink, white and red, and yellow and green tassels. A gold umbrella with fringed edges shelters a deity murti dressed in flowers, set on a gilded throne-like platform. No people are visible in the frame, and no identifiable a person figure appears; the figure on the platform is a deity image, not an in-person presence.2011-10-30April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies