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Night procession of a richly flower-decorated ratha or palanquin with a canopy of red, white and yellow garlands and green leaves. Seated on a gilded throne-like seat under the canopy is a man with long dark hair, wearing a crown-style headdress, a saffron-orange shawl and ornate gold-toned adornments; his position suggests he is the honoured figure of the procession. Two attendants in white dhotis and bare-chested or white upper garments stand at the side, one holding a ceremonial staff or fan. A dense crowd of devotees lines both sides of the procession, many with pink and white clothing, and floodlights and string lights illuminate the scene against the dark sky. Pink and white lotus-like floral embellishments decorate the base of the chariot. The festival appears to be a temple-style chariot procession.

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Night procession of a richly decorated ratha (chariot) with a canopy of garlands in red, white, yellow and pink flowers, draped with white cloth and green leaves. Seated on a gilded throne-like seat inside the canopy is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a tall ornate crown or head covering and a garland, flanked by two attendants in white dhoti and shawl who hold a ceremonial fan and a staff. Dense crowds of devotees line the street on both sides, with string lights and a bright lamp in the background. The scene is evening outdoors.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a flower-decorated ratha. The float is covered with white jasmine garlands, red and pink flower strands, yellow marigold festoons and a green leafy canopy. A seated man in a golden throne-like seat wears a golden crown and red garland, with a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth beside him and a dhoti-clad attendant holding a fan at right. Crowds stand along the roadside under bright lights.2016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha, a wooden chariot covered in garlands of white jasmine, red and pink blooms, yellow marigolds and green leaves. A central figure sits on a gold-trimmed throne under a canopy, wearing a gold crown, orange cloth and a red and white garland, with a bare upper body and beaded necklaces. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls stand on the ratha, one holding a long staff and another a ceremonial fan. Below, a large crowd of devotees, many in orange and white, lines the street under lights and strings of coloured bulbs. The ratha is ornately garlanded with marigolds and jasmine as it moves through the festival procession.2016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin, its canopy wrapped in white, red, yellow and orange garlands. A bearded man in orange and saffron robes sits on a silver-edged throne with a crown-like headdress and rudraksha-style beads, flanked by red garland swags. Priests in white dhoti and bare-chested attire walk beside the carriage, with onlookers and lit street lights behind.2016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha, a chariot with a gold-embellished seat under a canopy of white jasmine garlands and red, pink and yellow flower strings. A man seated on the gold seat wears an ornate gold crown, a saffron-orange robe and a garland, and smiles. Attendants in white dhoti and saffron shawls stand beside him; one holds a tall ceremonial staff. Dense crowds of devotees line the street and watch from the sides, with string lights in the background. Green foliage and flower garlands cover the chariot base.2016-12-23 +1 copiesA night procession on a richly decorated floral ratha or chariot, its canopy wrapped in red, white, yellow and purple garlands and green leaf panels. A man reclines on a silver-and-gold bed-like seat within, wearing an ornate gold crown and orange cloth, with a red garland draped across the seat. Attendants in white dhoti and shawl stand on the chariot, one holding a microphone and another standing at the front; a man in white dhoti walks beside it. Devotees in orange and yellow clothes sit and stand along the roadside among rows of blue and green lights. Floral offerings and pink flowers decorate the base of the chariot.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession of a richly decorated palanquin or ratha, its canopy fully covered in garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Beneath the canopy a seated figure with a golden crown and a red-and-orange garland sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne. Beside him an attendant in an orange shawl holds a fan or chamara. Men in white dhotis and ritual shawls walk alongside and push the vehicle, which is also bordered with green foliage and pink flower strands. Strings of coloured lights line the road behind, and a large illuminated building stands in the background.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23