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Night procession of a richly garlanded palanquin-style ratha. A large canopy is covered in white jasmine strands, red and orange flower garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a tiered flower crown on top. Inside, a man in saffron-orange robes and a tall ornate headdress sits on a gold-framed cushioned seat, with a red floral garland hanging across his chest. Two attendants in white dhotis and white shawls stand at the sides of the palanquin, one with his hands together. The crowd below wears saffron and orange clothing, and tall flagpoles and fireworks sparks appear in the dark background.

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A night procession on a richly decorated ratha or chariot, its canopy and sides covered in white, red, yellow and purple flower garlands. A figure seated on a golden throne-like platform under the canopy wears an orange-saffron garment and a tall ornate headdress, with a red garland draped across the seat. Attendants in white and orange garments stand at the chariot's edges, one reaching toward the throne. Lotus-like pink flowers and green foliage decorate the wheels base, with crowds in orange and saffron clothing lining the road below, fireworks bursting in the dark sky and string lights and flags visible in the background.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession photograph of a richly decorated ratha (chariot) covered in garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers, and green leaves, with a canopy of strung flowers overhead. Seated centrally on a golden peetha/throne draped in white and red garlands is a man in saffron-coloured dress with a crown-like headpiece and a rudraksha mala, holding a small object in his hand. Two attendants in white dhoti and shawl stand on the chariot beside him, one holding a fan. Below, a crowd of devotees in orange and white clothing watches and folds hands, and fireworks sparkle in the dark sky. Strings of lights and flags frame the scene.2016-12-23A night procession on a flower-decorated ratha, a chariot-palanquin covered in white, red, yellow and purple garlands with a green leafy canopy. A bearded man with a golden crown-like headdress and orange-brown robe sits on a gold-filigreed throne-seat, smiling, with red garlands draped over him. Attendants in white dhoti and shawl stand on both sides holding the chariot posts, and devotees and onlookers in the background watch under strings of lights. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne with a crown, orange robe and garlands. A large green-and-red decorative motif with yellow marigold garlands hangs at the front of the chariot.2016-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin. A seated figure with a gold crown, long hair and a flower garland sits on a gold throne with orange cushions, a dark pleated cloth and a fan-like element behind. The palanquin's canopy is wrapped in white and purple jasmine and marigold garlands with green leaves, topped by a large ornamental crest. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies stand at the corners, one holding a long staff. Dense crowds in dark clothing and some orange saffron garments watch from the roadside under strings of multicoloured lights and a bright floodlight. a person: the seated figure wears a gold crown, a flower garland and orange clothing, consistent with the page's account of the Avatar Day procession.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession with a richly flower-decorated ratha, a wooden chariot covered in white jasmine garlands, red and yellow marigold strands and green foliage, topped by a tiered pinnacle. Inside on a gold-trimmed seat, a man in saffron-orange garments wears a garland and stands near a small decorated deity murti. Two men in white dhoti-style garments with shawls stand beside the chariot, one holding a ceremonial staff, while a large crowd of devotees walks alongside under strings of colourful lights. The a person candidate is seated centrally, showing distinctive saffron-orange clothing and garlands; identity is appearance-based only.2016-12-23