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Outdoor photograph of a richly decorated ceremonial procession vehicle. Gold kalasha-like finials, brass bells, gold discs and a gold lion-head ornament rise on a central pole, draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and multicoloured tassels in red, blue, green and pink. The platform is garlanded with marigolds and jasmine. Black speakers and a red flag stand behind. Only partially visible heads of a few people appear at the bottom edge, and no identifiable a person figure is visible.

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Photograph of an ornate festival chariot or ratha under an open sky. An orange canopy with dark fringed edges and a lotus-patterned top shelters the upper structure. Golden bells hang in clusters and a tall golden fan-shaped ornament with circular discs rises on the right. Yellow and orange marigold garlands wrap the poles, and tassels in green, blue, white, red and orange dangle below. Dark speaker boxes and a small blue logo appear at the lower left. No people are visible in the frame.2009-12-31A gilded ceremonial chariot or palanquin in a procession. A large saffron-yellow canopy with red fringe and a lotus-petal motif shades the golden platform. The structure is festooned with yellow and white marigold and jasmine garlands, multicoloured tassels in green, pink, blue, white and red, and a golden fan-like finial with flat discs. Red and yellow flags fly on poles behind, and figures in white and yellow clothing stand at the lower edge. No clear individual is identifiable as the central subject, so the scene is the decorated chariot itself.2009-12-31Outdoor photograph of an ornate decorated palanquin or ratha canopy used in a procession. The elaborate structure has a golden finial top, a large saffron-yellow umbrella-like canopy with fringe and red trim, and many tassels in blue, red, pink, green and orange hanging from gold bells. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers wrap the frame. Palm fronds and flowering trees surround it under a pale sky, and a gold carved ornament appears at the lower right. No people are visible.2010-02-12Outdoor photo of an ornate processional chariot or palanquin structure decorated for a procession. A tall golden ceremonial standard rises at the centre, topped with brass and gold ceremonial instruments and umbrella-like finials, with a large saffron and orange fringed canopy spread above. Cascading tassels in magenta, white, blue, yellow, green and red hang from the standard, and the base is draped with garlands of marigolds, orange and purple flowers and green leaves. Palm trees and a clear sky frame the scene. No people are clearly visible in the frame apart from partially visible figures at the edges.2010-02-12December 31 20092009-12-31An ornate golden ratha chariot in an outdoor procession, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, tassels in pink, green, blue and purple, and a large saffron-yellow canopy umbrella with embroidered panels. A seated man in an orange garment with a white flower garland and a leopard-print wrap rides at the front of the chariot, smiling, with long dark hair. Palm fronds and a clear blue sky frame the scene, and a gilded lion or deity figure sits on the lower right of the chariot.2010-02-12A richly decorated golden palanquin-style throne with an orange fringed canopy overhead, its pole wrapped in marigold and white flower garlands. Hanging tassels in red, green, yellow, orange and blue dangle from golden bells along the canopy frame, and the gilded seat is draped with orange-red and yellow flower garlands and leaf sprigs. Several people in white clothing stand at the lower left edge beside the throne, partly visible. Outdoor setting under a pale sky, with a red brick wall behind.2009-12-31December 31 20092009-12-31A photograph of a richly decorated ceremonial chariot procession outdoors under a clear blue sky. The golden-yellow ratha is covered in yellow and orange marigold garlands and white flower strands, with a carved gold makara-style prow and a large ornate yellow-and-brown umbrella overhead. Colourful tassels in green, red, pink, blue and orange hang from the canopy frame and bells dangle from the sides. Seated on the chariot is a figure wearing a gold crown and dark skin-toned body with a sash and garlands, while a saffron-and-orange flag flies at the left. Crowd members in white shirts and dhotis walk alongside and behind the chariot, some holding phones.2009-12-27A golden ceremonial palanquin or ratha with a dragon-headed prow stands outdoors under a fringed golden parasol. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers drape the carriage, with colourful tassels and bells hanging from its arched canopy. A seated figure in white and blue garments with ornate gold jewellery and a large crown-like headdress occupies the central throne, with a deity murti-style presence. A black speaker sits at the lower left, and a crowd of onlookers in the background, including people in white and orange clothing, watches the procession among trees.2011-12-06A decorated ceremonial vehicle. Overhead, a large saffron-yellow canopy with a fringed border shelters the platform. The vehicle is festooned with marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, orange, white and magenta, and hanging tassels in green, orange, blue, white and pink. A golden carved makara or serpent-headed finial curls at the upper right. On the platform, a standing figure wears a golden crown and a garland, raising one hand in blessing, with a white garment and beaded necklaces. A partially visible person in the foreground and an orange decorative fan at the lower left frame the scene.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial chariot procession with a figure seated on the ratha. A large orange fringed umbrella on a pole stands at left over the chariot. The chariot is covered with marigold garlands, golden bells and hanging tassels in orange, maroon and green, with a golden finial on top. The seated figure wears an ornate golden crown and orange-red clothing. A dense crowd of devotees stands in the foreground, and a bright red-orange flag with a black emblem flies at right. A brick gateway is visible in the background under a hazy sky.2009-12-27