A night photograph, rotated sideways, of a large golden palanquin or ratha with ornate gold panels and a carved front, illuminated by a bright burst of fire and sparks rising from its front and surrounded by dense smoke. Dark background with a flaming light source at the left edge. No clearly visible people; the scene shows a decorated vehicle during a fireworks or fire display. - Nithyanandapedia

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A night photograph, rotated sideways, of a large golden palanquin or ratha with ornate gold panels and a carved front, illuminated by a bright burst of fire and sparks rising from its front and surrounded by dense smoke. Dark background with a flaming light source at the left edge. No clearly visible people; the scene shows a decorated vehicle during a fireworks or fire display.

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