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Night photograph of an illuminated float procession. A seated figure sits on a gold throne-like platform under a large arch of marigold, yellow, white and purple flower garlands with decorative tiered panels. The figure wears an orange-brown robe, a dark head covering with red band, and a white and gold beaded shawl, and holds a trident-like staff. A golden lion or animal figure rests at the base. Strings of lights glow along the decorated vehicle and trees stand in the background.

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Night procession photograph of a richly decorated golden palanquin with a large arch of garlands in purple, white, yellow and green flowers framed by ornate jeweled panels. A seated figure in red and gold clothing with a trident and a gold necklace sits on the throne between golden lion sculptures. Dark silhouettes of devotees and onlookers fill the foreground, with a golden elephant figure at left.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09A night procession float (ratha) decorated with a tall arch of marigold garlands in yellow, purple and white, with orange and red strands and small diamond-shaped lamps along its edge. A seated figure in orange and red clothing, wearing a dark cap and gold headgear, sits on a gold throne with a leopard-print cloth and a golden lion-like form beside him. A silver trident stands upright at the right of the float. Strings of small lights and marigold garlands line the base, and bare trees and a streetlamp stand in the background.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night photograph of a decorated procession float (ratha) with a large arched canopy of white, yellow and purple flower garlands studded with small diamond-shaped lamps. Seated centrally on an ornate gold and jewelled throne is a figure in red and gold garments with a crown, gold necklaces, a long garland and a trident held upright, flanked by gold lion figures. Dense crowds of devotees in silhouette stand in front at night, and a large gold statue stands at the left edge.2016-12-09A night procession on a richly decorated ratha or palanquin, framed by a large arch of white, purple, yellow and orange flower garlands with small diamond-shaped lights. A seated figure in a red and gold garment wears a gold crown, a long white garland and a beaded mala, and holds a trident. Gold lion figures flank the seat, and a gilded kalasha-like form stands at left. Dark crowd silhouettes fill the foreground at night. The photo is a watermarked archive image with a Nithyanandapedia copyright line.2016-12-09Night photograph of an elaborate procession float decorated with large arches of marigolds in yellow, orange and purple, with white flower garlands framing a central platform. A seated figure in orange and gold clothing with a long garland and a trident beside them sits on a gold-trimmed throne flanked by golden lion figures, while a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at the right holding the float. A striped cloth lies across the platform, and orange-robed attendants walk in the dark street below, with a decorative canopy strip visible at left.2016-12-09A night procession float (ratha) decorated with layers of purple, yellow and white flower garlands forming a large arch, with a heart-shaped ornate frame of mirrored and coloured panels behind a golden canopy. Seated on a gold throne flanked by gold lion figures is a man in a rust-orange robe with a matching orange turban, wearing a long white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, holding a tall staff in one hand. Small lights line the arch and a pale moon is visible in the dark sky above. Watermarked as a person photo. Possible depiction of a person in procession, identity uncertain from appearance alone.2016-12-09Night procession photograph of a richly decorated ceremonial float. A seated figure sits centrally within an arched canopy of white, yellow and purple flower garlands, with an ornate heart-shaped mandala panel in green, red and white behind. The seated person wears a red dhoti, a gold crown, a gold necklace and a white flower garland, and holds a whisk-like staff. Golden lion or animal figures flank the seat, and a golden kalasha-like finial tops the canopy. Dark figures in the lower right are partially visible. The photo is taken at night under bright lights.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09