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A decorated ceremonial chariot procession on an open dirt ground in front of an orange-walled building. The golden chariot is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, white flower strands and hanging bells and tassels in red, blue, green and white. A yellow canopy and a multicolour umbrella shade a central figure in orange and gold clothing and a crown-like headdress, seated in the chariot. An attendant in saffron robes waves a white feather fan above him, while a devotee in white clothes holds a yellow ceremonial fan. Several people in white and saffron clothing and women in white saris stand around and behind the chariot, with a blue dove logo visible on a fan and the sky above.

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December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor festival procession on a richly decorated golden ratha chariot draped with marigold and yellow flower garlands, hung with gold bells and multicoloured tassels, and topped by an orange umbrella canopy. A figure seated at the centre wears a gold crown, red and orange garlands and an orange robe. In front, a smiling man in white kurta holds a hand up near the chariot, while a bare-chested man with long dark hair wears an orange cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace and smiles beside the chariot. Crowds in white clothes raise hands and cheer around the wheels. A round orange emblem with a white bird and gold rays is affixed to the chariot side.2009-12-27A festival procession moves along a paved road under a clear blue sky. At the centre, a gold-and-red ratha, or processional chariot, is decorated with tasselled hangings in yellow, pink, green and blue, garlands and carved gold dragon-headed finials. A small figure in orange seated on a throne-like platform sits under a yellow fringed parasol. A bald man in white kurta and trousers raises one arm toward the chariot. Beside him, a man in orange robes and a man in white dhoti with yellow shawl walk alongside, while women in saris, including orange and white, follow on the left. A red-and-gold deity figure is not clearly visible. An orange domed shrine and a gateway appear at right.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a dirt ground with a large ornately decorated golden ratha/chariot draped in marigold and yellow garlands, tassels and streamers. A standing figure in flowing saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair stands on the chariot, holding its ornate railing, with an orange-and-yellow canopy and a multicoloured umbrella overhead. Beside the chariot, a person in saffron robes and another wearing a white garment walk. Around them, many people in white clothes, some in saffron and yellow shawls, carry brass instruments and walk in procession, with tents and banners in the background. The chariot has garlanded golden elements and a decorated peetha-like platform.2009-12-27Outdoor festival procession on a decorated wooden ratha chariot draped in flower garlands of red, orange and white, with a tall gold-tasselled canopy and fringed red-yellow pennants. A seated figure in a red and gold cloth wears a crown-like headdress, a red-and-white beaded garland and a shawl, and holds a ceremonial object while raised above the crowd. Ornate gold and brass fixtures hang on the chariot, and a colourful striped parasol stands at the right. Around the vehicle, many people in white dhotis and white clothing walk and watch, some in orange and yellow saris, with plain buildings in the background.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A decorated procession chariot with a deep-orange canopy and yellow-and-orange tassels moves across an open dirt ground. Yellow and white marigold garlands cover the cart, and a seated figure in a red-orange garment and gold crown sits at the centre, with a fan-like ornament raised above. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair stands on the cart's platform, holding a yellow-and-white umbrella overhead. Crowds in white clothing with yellow sashes surround the cart, many with arms raised, and devotees in white and orange walk alongside. Tents and a red building are visible in the background.2009-12-27A decorated golden ratha (chariot) procession with a seated figure under an ornate canopy. The seated man wears a golden crown or headdress, an orange-red robe and a white garland, and sits on a red-and-gold throne-like seat. The chariot is draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, with hanging bells, tassels in red, green and blue, and a golden swan-headed ornament at the front. Devotees in white and yellow clothing surround the cart, some with hands raised, in an open outdoor field with palm trees. Appearance of the seated figure is consistent with the probable candidate's cues (crown, orange-red ceremonial clothing, garlands), with the role of seated processional figure.2009-12-27A photograph of a richly decorated golden ratha chariot in a festival procession, outdoors under a clear sky. The chariot is draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and strung with tasseled bunches of red, pink, blue, green and orange tassels. A yellow and red parasol with a lotus motif shelters the seat, and a gilded makara-style front with ornate finials curves forward. A young person seated on the chariot wears a gold crown and an orange and red shawl. Below, devotees in white clothes and saffron shawls walk alongside and push the chariot, with a few people in yellow scarves visible at the left edge.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27