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A night photograph of a richly decorated festival vehicle, a ratha or palanquin-style float, its open canopy wrapped in white cloth and strung with red, white and yellow flower garlands, with purple and pink blossom swags and green foliage along the sides. Several people in saffron and pink clothing stand at the lower edge and near the wheels of the float, and a crowd stands behind it at right. Bright fireworks burst in the dark sky above, and a small black speaker sits on the platform. No one is clearly identifiable as a specific person on the vehicle.

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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.2016-12-23Night 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.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession of a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin-style float with a white canopy, red and white garland festoons and a green foliage base. Seated on the float, a figure in ornate gold-trimmed clothing and a crown is flanked by attendants; one standing attendant in white dhoti-style garments and a long rudraksha-style mala holds a staff. Dense crowd of devotees in the foreground, many with hands folded, and a lit string of lights and a fan-shaped umbrella at left. The figure on the float has long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold jewellery, which matches the page's a person cues, so this is a probable in-person candidate, but the face is not readable at this scale. Multiple devotees in the crowd are visible.2016-12-23A night procession at a festival. A large ornate palanquin-style ratha is heavily decorated with red, white and yellow marigold and jasmine garlands, green leafy foliage, and a canopy with draped white cloth. Seated figures on the golden platform include a central man in ornate attire and two standing attendants in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and folded hands. Another man in white stands at the front of the cart and devotees in orange, saffron and white crowd the street, many holding phones. Bright lights and strings of illuminated lamps line the background.2016-12-23Night procession on a heavily decorated ratha with a flower-covered canopy of white, red, yellow and pink garlands. Seated on a gold throne under the canopy is a bearded man wearing orange-saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a ceremonial gold necklace; attendants in white dhotis and shawls stand beside him, one holding a long fan or chamara. Dense crowds in dark clothing line the path, and a lit temple-style chariot glows in the background. Green leaf garlands and flower festoons cover the chariot base. The figure on the throne has long swept-back hair and saffron robes with distinctive adornments, so this is an appearance-based a person in a ratha procession.2016-12-23Night 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.2016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated chariot (ratha) through a crowd. The canopied palanquin-style float is wrapped in white, red, yellow and pink garlands and green foliage, with a gold-coloured seated platform beneath. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits centrally with attendants in white dhotis standing on either side, one holding a ceremonial fly-whisk. Many devotees in white, cream and colourful saris line the street, with illuminated shrines and string lights in the background. A colourful flower-draped float sits in the foreground.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession of a flower-decorated ratha, a wheeled festival chariot, moving through a crowd. The canopy is draped with white, red and yellow garlands and green leaves, and a golden seat holds a figure in saffron-toned clothing with a rudraksha mala, flanked by attendants in white dhotis; the figure's appearance is too indistinct to attribute identity from looks, so the central figure is described by role only. Several people in white and saffron stand on the chariot and beside it, holding a long ceremonial fan or staff. Behind the chariot a large crowd of devotees in white, saffron, purple and orange clothing presses forward, with a lit temple gopuram and a smaller illuminated shrine at the left under dark night sky.2016-12-23Night procession of a richly decorated ratha or palanquin, its canopy and pillars wrapped in red, white and yellow flower garlands, with a seated figure in orange clothing under the canopy. Two standing men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies attend the platform, one holding a long staff. A dense crowd of devotees fills the foreground, and a bright white light stands at the left. Illuminated string decorations and flags line the background under a dark sky.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23