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A golden ornate palanquin or ratha procession moves through a crowd outdoors under bright sky and trees. The gilded canopy has a large saffron-yellow fringed umbrella, flower garlands in white and purple, and tasseled decorations. A seated figure in red and gold sits on the platform, partly shielded by the canopy. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and orange-saffron shawls, women in saris, and a woman in a white top with a yellow shawl press close. Red-orange flags and a terracotta wall stand behind.

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A photograph of an outdoor procession with a golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, tassels and a golden canopy with a yellow fringed umbrella. A seated figure in red and orange garments sits on the platform, with red cushions visible. Crowds of devotees surround the palanquin, many in white shirts and dhotis, women in saris and salwar, some wearing orange shawls, while others hold the poles. Palm trees, a red brick wall and orange flags stand in the background under a clear sky.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A festival procession on a village road beside an orange-walled compound with palm trees. Centre: a richly decorated palanquin with a multicoloured fringed canopy and layers of marigold and yellow flower garlands; a seated figure in red and gold sits on it, holding a ceremonial object. Crowds of devotees surround and follow it: men in white dhotis and shirts, women in saris, and people in saffron/orange garments. A bare-chested man with ash markings on his arms and a white-clad man with a shaved head walk near the palanquin. Orange flags line the route.2012-01-01A festival procession moves through a village street lined with palm trees, with a large crowd of devotees surrounding a decorated golden palanquin-style ratha. The ratha is draped in marigold and orange flower garlands, tassels and a multicoloured canopy, and a figure in orange clothing stands upright on it holding a long staff. Many people wear white dhotis and shirts, others wear orange or red, and orange flags line the roadside. A green-roofed shelter and a camera crew are at the edge of the frame.2012-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27December 31 20092009-12-31A golden ceremonial ratha chariot with a curved canopy, hanging bells, tassels and garlands of marigold and rose strands is pulled through a procession. Seated on the chariot is a figure in a gold crown and green-and-gold garment, sitting on a golden throne-like seat. Around the chariot, devotees walk: a bald man in a white shirt holds a long white pole, a woman in a pale cream sari and a woman with blonde hair in cream clothing walk close by, a man in orange robes and several people in white kurtas and orange shawls follow. Red flags wave at the sides against a brick wall and green trees. The mood is that of a festival procession.2010-12-20A festival procession on a palm-lined path. A decorated palanquin with a multicoloured canopy, marigold garlands and tassels carries a seated figure in a red and gold cloth draped over the seat. Crowds in white dhotis and kurtas, saffron and orange flags held aloft, and women in saris and salwar kameez walk around the palanquin, several with hands pressed together in prayer. A man on the right has ash markings on his bare upper body. Low green-roofed buildings and an orange boundary wall stand behind the crowd, with a hill in the distance.2012-01-01December 20 20102010-12-20A procession of devotees pulls a richly decorated golden ratha chariot covered in yellow and orange marigold garlands, with tassels, a fringed orange canopy and gold ornaments. A seated figure on the chariot wears an orange garment and a garland, while a pole-bearer in white holds a gold ceremonial umbrella-like emblem. Around the chariot, devotees in white clothes and orange or yellow shawls and rudraksha malas walk and pull, including a bald man in white and a woman in a yellow shawl. Trees and a low building are behind the crowd.2009-12-27A ceremonial procession on a golden palanquin decorated with white jasmine and marigold garlands, purple and red flower strings, and tasselled canopy. A seated figure in a red shawl with long dark hair and gold ornaments sits on the raised golden seat, attended by a bare-chested priest in white dhoti standing at the front. Devotees in white kurtas, saffron cloth and colourful saris press forward, many with hands folded in anjali. Colourful pompoms, a golden peacock-style ornament, and a shrine-like canopy with red and green fabric surround the palanquin under bright sunlight among trees. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair and ornate gold adornments consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the face is not clearly visible so the identity is uncertain.2010-12-22A golden ceremonial palanquin or ratha decorated with marigold garlands, yellow and green tassels, and a golden hooded canopy with a colourful umbrella is carried through a crowd outdoors. A figure seated on the decorated throne-like platform wears orange clothing and a long beaded garland, holding a ceremonial staff. Crowds of devotees in white and orange surround the procession, many raising hands in greeting. Palm trees, saffron flags and a green-roofed shrine stand in the background under a clear blue sky.2012-01-01