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A procession ratha on a gold-painted cart pulled by a red tractor, carrying a silver-faced deity murti seated on a white horse-shaped vahana. The murti wears a red-and-gold turban, a beaded necklace, and an orange-gold cloth, under a gold arched canopy with a red and multicoloured tasselled umbrella overhead. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the horse and figure. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and rudraksha mala stands at the left beside the ratha. A brass oil lamp sits on the platform in front of the gold-carved cart sides. A red building stands behind in a street setting.

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A golden processional ratha with an ornate arched canopy and a red-and-gold fringed umbrella overhead carries a central figure seated on a white horse-form vahana. The figure wears a maroon turban, a red-and-gold garment, layered gold necklaces and a red tilak, with yellow marigold garlands and red flower strings draped over the horse and figure. Behind the cart a shirtless man with a rudraksha mala and white dhoti stands beside the wooden structure, and a green-and-red embroidered cushion backs the seat. A brass oil lamp rests on the golden draped platform, and a red vehicle is partly visible in the foreground. Photographed outdoors near red-washed buildings.2016-12-05A golden processional ratha with an ornate gilded arch and a red-and-yellow fringed canopy carries a statue of a seated figure on a white horse, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands. The seated statue wears a maroon turban, layered jewelry, and an orange cloth, and is backed by a green and red embroidered cushion. A shirtless man in white dhoti with gold border and tilak stands beside the ratha, one hand on its frame. Yellow marigold garlands drape the horse and the golden base, which is carved with animal reliefs and draped in a gold cloth. A small brass oil lamp sits on the platform. A red tractor and a green awning appear at the left edge, and a red building stands in the background.2016-12-05A golden ratha procession float carries a statue of a seated figure in a red and orange turban and ornate saffron-orange garments, with a silver necklace, seated on a white horse with yellow and red marigold garlands. Embroidered green and red cushioned backrest with mirror work frames the figure. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala stands at the left side of the float, hand resting on the platform. A decorated umbrella with red, green, blue and yellow tassels overhangs the float, and a brass oil lamp sits on the yellow draped base in front. A red tractor is partly visible at the left edge.2016-12-05December 04 20162016-12-04December 04 20162016-12-04December 04 20162016-12-04Outdoor festival procession with a golden ratha-style palanquin carrying a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands, a striped multicolour canopy overhead and gold-yellow draping on the base. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and a sacred thread, with a tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha-style mala, stands at the front holding a long white chamara fan and touching the palanquin. A second smaller decorated palanquin with another canopy is behind, and a figure in red and gold attire is partly visible near it. A man in a striped shirt stands in the lower left foreground. Palm trees, a tall billboard frame and green foliage surround the road.2016-12-17December 11 20162016-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20162016-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 06 20162016-12-06December 05 20162016-12-05A decorated ratha-style procession vehicle is parked on a dirt road, carrying a golden deity murti under an ornate canopy with a fringed gold umbrella. The murti, seated on a peacock-like vahana, is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands. A standing man in white dhoti and white shirt stands beside the cart near a red tractor with a green canopy. Behind him are brick walls, a green-and-blue van and a utility pole. No one is identified by face; the visible people are a devotee in white, and a tractor driver in striped clothing.2011-10-31