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Photograph of an ornate festival chariot or ratha under an open sky. An orange canopy with dark fringed edges and a lotus-patterned top shelters the upper structure. Golden bells hang in clusters and a tall golden fan-shaped ornament with circular discs rises on the right. Yellow and orange marigold garlands wrap the poles, and tassels in green, blue, white, red and orange dangle below. Dark speaker boxes and a small blue logo appear at the lower left. No people are visible in the frame.

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Outdoor photograph of an ornate decorated palanquin or ratha canopy used in a procession. The elaborate structure has a golden finial top, a large saffron-yellow umbrella-like canopy with fringe and red trim, and many tassels in blue, red, pink, green and orange hanging from gold bells. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers wrap the frame. Palm fronds and flowering trees surround it under a pale sky, and a gold carved ornament appears at the lower right. No people are visible.2010-02-12Outdoor photograph of a richly decorated ceremonial procession vehicle. Gold kalasha-like finials, brass bells, gold discs and a gold lion-head ornament rise on a central pole, draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and multicoloured tassels in red, blue, green and pink. The platform is garlanded with marigolds and jasmine. Black speakers and a red flag stand behind. Only partially visible heads of a few people appear at the bottom edge, and no identifiable a person figure is visible.2009-12-31A gilded ceremonial chariot or palanquin in a procession. A large saffron-yellow canopy with red fringe and a lotus-petal motif shades the golden platform. The structure is festooned with yellow and white marigold and jasmine garlands, multicoloured tassels in green, pink, blue, white and red, and a golden fan-like finial with flat discs. Red and yellow flags fly on poles behind, and figures in white and yellow clothing stand at the lower edge. No clear individual is identifiable as the central subject, so the scene is the decorated chariot itself.2009-12-31Outdoor photo of an ornate processional chariot or palanquin structure decorated for a procession. A tall golden ceremonial standard rises at the centre, topped with brass and gold ceremonial instruments and umbrella-like finials, with a large saffron and orange fringed canopy spread above. Cascading tassels in magenta, white, blue, yellow, green and red hang from the standard, and the base is draped with garlands of marigolds, orange and purple flowers and green leaves. Palm trees and a clear sky frame the scene. No people are clearly visible in the frame apart from partially visible figures at the edges.2010-02-12A decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha in a procession, draped with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and hanging tassels in red, green, blue and white. A large orange umbrella with fringe shades the carriage, and a golden ornamental finial curves up at the right. A seated figure in the carriage wears a white garment and a headdress, with a person near the front. Crowd members are visible at the bottom edge, with trees and a red-and-white cloth canopy in the background. The image is strongly overexposed by bright sunlight.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial vehicle. Overhead, a large saffron-yellow canopy with a fringed border shelters the platform. The vehicle is festooned with marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, orange, white and magenta, and hanging tassels in green, orange, blue, white and pink. A golden carved makara or serpent-headed finial curls at the upper right. On the platform, a standing figure wears a golden crown and a garland, raising one hand in blessing, with a white garment and beaded necklaces. A partially visible person in the foreground and an orange decorative fan at the lower left frame the scene.2010-01-01A decorated festival chariot (ratha) during a procession. A large orange and maroon umbrella with fringed edges shades the structure. Garlands of marigold, white flowers and maroon beads drape across the chariot, with hanging tassels in green, orange, pink, white and blue. A golden makara-like head with a curved trunk projects from the right, bearing golden discs. A standing figure in a gold crown and red-and-gold garment raises a hand in greeting near the front of the chariot, with a golden ornament and gold-coloured sculptural decorations visible. Bright daylight, pale sky and trees in the background.2010-01-01A festival procession on an ornately decorated golden chariot (ratha) draped with yellow, orange and white marigold garlands and hanging tassels in red, green, orange and blue. A large saffron-orange parasol with fringe shades the cart. A seated figure in red and gold ceremonial attire and a golden crown rides in the centre, with a golden floral finial rising at the right. Below, a man in white clothes raises a video camera toward the cart, and a few spectators' hands and heads are visible at the bottom edge. A green flag is visible at the left. Bright daylight, pale sky.2010-01-01Outdoor festival procession with a large ornate golden chariot (ratha) decorated with marigold garlands, multicolour tassels in pink, green, yellow and blue, and a golden makara-headed prow. Above it stands a large yellow-orange umbrella with fringe. A seated figure in saffron and red garments and a crown-like headdress sits on the chariot. Crowds walk alongside, several holding round decorated fans or umbrella-like discs, and a shaved-headed man in white stands at the lower right. A low red-earth wall and banana plants form the background under a bright sky.2010-01-01A festival procession vehicle decorated for a ratha or palanquin-style procession. An ornate golden dragon-headed prow curves to the right, hung with garlands of yellow marigolds, white and purple flowers, and tassels in orange, green, purple and white. A large saffron-yellow fringed umbrella canopy shades the top. A seated man in the center wears a white garment and a golden head ornament, raising his right hand in blessing. Brass bells and orange and pink tassels hang along the frame, and the sky is bright and hazy.2010-01-01A golden ceremonial palanquin under a open-sided shelter, decorated with white jasmine garlands and magenta and yellow flower strands draped along its gilded base. A gold finial and kalasha-like top rise above a canopy of hanging tassels in orange, red, maroon and green, and a yellow fringed parasol stands at the left. A seat with a red cushion sits in the centre. No people are visible; palm trees and orange festoon flags appear beyond the structure.2010-12-22A decorated ceremonial chariot procession with a figure seated on the ratha. A large orange fringed umbrella on a pole stands at left over the chariot. The chariot is covered with marigold garlands, golden bells and hanging tassels in orange, maroon and green, with a golden finial on top. The seated figure wears an ornate golden crown and orange-red clothing. A dense crowd of devotees stands in the foreground, and a bright red-orange flag with a black emblem flies at right. A brick gateway is visible in the background under a hazy sky.2009-12-27