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Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha, a palanquin-style chariot. A seated figure in a golden-yellow and orange garment with a garland sits on a gold-trimmed throne beneath a canopy of red, white and yellow flower garlands and white cloth. Two standing attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies, one with a rudraksha mala, hold the chariot's poles beside the platform. Green leaves, purple and pink garlands and yellow marigold strings cover the vehicle. Lit umbrellas and onlookers are visible at the right edge against a dark night sky. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron-orange robe and ornate adornments.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a richly decorated palanquin or float covered with white, red, yellow and pink garlands and green leafy foliage. A seated figure in the central canopy wears a golden headdress and ornate robes, flanked by two men in white dhotis and saffron-toned shawls, one holding a white ceremonial fan or chamara. Lotus-shaped flower decorations line the base, and a crowd of onlookers fills the foreground under floodlights.2016-12-23Night procession on a flower-covered ratha chariot, a palanquin-style canopy draped with white cloth and hung with garlands of white jasmine, red, pink and orange blossoms and yellow marigolds. A central figure sits on a gilded throne, wearing a gold crown and a pink flower garland, with a dark beard. Beside him, a figure in orange and gold clothing holds a silver trident. At left, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands near a lamp, and at right an attendant in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a long ceremonial staff while another man in white stands behind him. Pink and red flower petals and garlands cover the chariot base.2016-12-23Night photograph of a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin procession. A central seated figure wearing a tall golden crown and gold-trimmed clothing sits on an ornate silver-gold seat under a canopy draped in white cloth and layered garlands of red, white, yellow and pink flowers. Two attendants in white dhotis stand on the platform beside him, one holding a long ceremonial fan. The float's base is banked with green leaves and pink and yellow blossoms. Spectators line the roadside behind barricades, with blue and white lights and flags in the background. Crowd members visible are numerous but only partially distinct.2016-12-23A night procession on a richly decorated ratha (chariot) covered with white and red garlands, marigolds and green leaves, with a gold-framed seat at its centre. Two men in white dhoti-style clothing with bare upper bodies attend the seat, one leaning toward a figure seated within; a deity murti or ceremonial figure is decorated with garlands and red cloth. Bright floodlights, a crowd of onlookers and flags line the street behind the chariot, with a few people in the lower left and fireworks sparks overhead.2016-12-23A night photograph of a richly decorated festival chariot (ratha) draped with white, red, yellow and purple flower garlands and a canopy of jasmine strands. Seated on a gold-trimmed throne at the centre is a figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a garland, with a white cloth canopy behind. Two standing men at the right wear white dhotis with gold borders; one holds a long staff topped with a ceremonial ornament and another wears a rudraksha mala. Green foliage and flower bunches decorate the chariot base, and a crowd is visible at the bottom right. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person as a probable candidate, based on saffron clothing and garland on a throne in a procession setting, but identity remains uncertain.2016-12-23Night procession on a heavily flower-decorated ratha, a tiered chariot draped in white jasmine garlands, red and purple flower strings, and yellow marigold borders. Under a white canopy, a man with a bare chest and orange-red shawl reclines on a gold-trimmed seat while a second man in a white ornate garment sits beside him. Two standing attendants in white dhotis with gold borders, one holding a long staff and both wearing rudraksha malas, flank the chariot. A large printed portrait of a bearded man in a turban and garland stands at left. Lights glow in the dark background. a person appearance uncertain; the reclining figure's presentation is not conclusive.2016-12-23A night procession on a large decorated ratha or chariot covered in garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers, and green leafy foliage. Under a floral canopy, a figure reclines on a silver-and-gold couch draped with red garlands. Standing on the chariot, a man in white dhoti with a bare torso and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces holds a ceremonial item, while another attendant in a white cloth with a long-handled fan or chamara stands beside them. Below, a green leaf-covered ornament with a red-and-white garland and gold necklace is set on the chariot front, with pink and yellow flower strings. Colourful string lights line the road at night. Several other people are partially visible at the edges.2016-12-23