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Night procession with a decorated palanquin or ratha topped by red, orange and multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas, draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and hanging tassels. Devotees in red and orange clothing raise their arms toward the deity murti on the ratha, one woman in a white blouse and another in red with grey-streaked hair in a bun stand in the foreground. Bright lights illuminate the canopy against a dark sky, and a person in a white shirt and purple lungi appears behind the crowd.

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Night procession with a flower-garlanded palanquin or ratha carried under illuminated orange and red umbrellas. Two figures stand on the decorated platform: one in orange cloth with a golden crown-like headdress, the other seated in an ornate headdress, with marigold garlands draped around them. Devotees in red and orange clothing and light shirts crowd around, some reaching up to touch or offer flowers, and a woman in a red top with red-and-gold jewellery is prominent at right. Strong floodlight and warm lamps illuminate the marigold garlands against the dark sky.2012-04-26Night procession photographed from behind a crowd of men with raised arms. At the centre, a decorated palanquin or ratha carries a deity murti adorned with garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers, lit by a bright lamp. Red and yellow ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges shelter the procession, and a tall ornate staff topped with a metallic finial stands at right. Men in white shirts and red garments dominate the foreground, several with hands raised in devotion. Red-brick temple architecture and a small flag are visible at the edges against a dark sky.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession scene lit by warm lamps. A person in saffron-orange robes stands on a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin, holding up a glowing yellow umbrella over a deity murti. The murti is adorned with heavy garlands of yellow and green flowers. Red and white ceremonial umbrellas and a large silver trident-shaped standard with bells are visible. Several other people are partially visible at the edges of the frame, raising their hands. Festive chariot procession.2012-04-26Night procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin with a canopy of colourful umbrellas in red, yellow and purple. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers drape the structure. A man in an orange-red shawl and an ornate gold crown sits centrally, raising both fists. Beside him stands a man in orange-yellow clothing holding a yellow umbrella. Many raised hands of devotees fill the foreground, and lamps glow at the lower right. Ceremonial metal fittings and tassels hang from the frame.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night photo of a festival procession. A richly decorated palanquin or ratha is hung with marigold and garland strands and fringed red, orange and yellow umbrellas. Seated on it is a figure in a crown-like headdress and ornate gold adornments, surrounded by lit lamps. A man in a striped shirt in the foreground raises his hand toward the float. Devotees crowd the street, several women in pink, red and orange saris, many with smeared colored powder on their faces. Gold ceremonial staffs with finials stand at right beside a red-and-gold structure.2012-04-26Night procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin with a gold-and-red canopy strung with marigold garlands, tassels and brass bells. Two figures stand on the platform: the left one in a gold crown and orange-saffron garment with a white garland, the right one in a gold crown and red robe raising a fist, with a dark gold-and-red garment beside them. Many raised hands from devotees fill the foreground, some wearing silver bangles, and a bright overhead light illuminates the scene.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26