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A 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.

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A 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.2016-12-23Night procession of a richly flower-decorated palanquin, the ratha, carried forward on a dark road lit by a street lamp and strings of coloured lights. Overhead is a canopy of white jasmine and red and yellow marigold garlands, with green leaf draping along its top. Inside, a seated figure with a tall ornate crown wears a red and orange garland and rudraksha-style adornment on a gold-embossed seat. Two men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas stand at the corners, one holding a fan-like whisk. Devotees in dark clothing and saffron robes watch from both sides. Pink lotus blossoms and floral wreaths decorate the base. a person is identifiable only from the page; the seated figure's cues include a crown, ornate attire and garlands, so this is a probable identification.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night 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 an elaborately decorated ratha with a dome canopy completely covered in white jasmine garlands, red and yellow marigold strands, and green foliage. Seated on a golden throne-like platform at the centre is a man with a tall gold crown and a crimson garland, dressed in orange-saffron cloth with a bright red floral necklace. Two attendants stand beside the platform in white dhotis, and a crowd of devotees in saffron and red garments lines the road in the lower left. Strings of fairy lights and red flags fill the dark background. Lotus-shaped floral decoration decorates the base of the ratha.2016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin (ratha) carrying a seated figure on a gold-and-silver throne (peetha) under a canopy of white and red garlands and purple flower strings. The central figure wears a golden crown and dark robes with a rudraksha mala, and attendants in white dhotis stand at the corners, one holding a long staff and another a ceremonial fan. The palanquin's base is wrapped in green leaves with pink and yellow flower garlands. Crowds of devotees watch from the roadside, and a large lit screen on the left shows a standing figure with a garland. Purple and green string lights line the background.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23