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A night procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, pink and red tassels, hanging bells and orange umbrellas. A figure in orange robes and a tall gold-and-red crown stands at the center with raised arms, flanked by a man in orange cloth with a bare chest and garlanded neck, and a man in a gold headdress. Devotees in white and red clothing crowd below with raised hands, and women in saris stand at the lower right. Scattered coloured powder and a bright light mark the festive atmosphere.

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Night procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin with a gold-and-red canopy strung with marigold garlands, tassels and brass bells. Two figures stand on the platform: the left one in a gold crown and orange-saffron garment with a white garland, the right one in a gold crown and red robe raising a fist, with a dark gold-and-red garment beside them. Many raised hands from devotees fill the foreground, some wearing silver bangles, and a bright overhead light illuminates the scene.2012-04-26Night procession with a decorated palanquin-style float at the centre, draped in marigold and flower garlands and topped by a striped red-and-white canopy with orange umbrellas. Two or three figures in orange-saffron robes stand or sit on the float, one wearing a white head covering. Devotees in white clothes and orange-red shawls crowd around, many raising their hands toward the float. Ceremonial staffs and fans with gold tips flank the float. Dark trees form the background and a bright lamp lights the scene. Surrounding people are in white kurtas and saris, with a few in orange and red garments.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession on a flower-decorated chariot with golden poles and orange and red tassels above. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a garland, wearing a gold crown and orange cloth, stands at the centre, smiling and gesturing. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and gold crown raises a hand in greeting. A man in an orange dhoti on the left holds a chariot rope and cups his hands in devotion. Foreground hands are raised toward the riders from the crowd. Garlands of yellow marigolds and pink flowers cover the chariot, with an orange canopy overhead.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin with a canopy of colourful umbrellas in red, yellow and purple. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers drape the structure. A man in an orange-red shawl and an ornate gold crown sits centrally, raising both fists. Beside him stands a man in orange-yellow clothing holding a yellow umbrella. Many raised hands of devotees fill the foreground, and lamps glow at the lower right. Ceremonial metal fittings and tassels hang from the frame.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession with a flower-decorated palanquin-style float carried through a crowd. Two figures stand on the float beneath an ornate canopy hung with marigold garlands and colourful tassels; the seated figure in the center wears a yellow turban and red garment, and the other figure in red stands beside him. Red, orange and striped umbrellas shade the float. Devotees in white dhotis and orange or red shawls walk alongside, some carrying tall staffs with brass finials, and a bright light glows at the top of the canopy. A rapid-fire procession with strong orange lamplight and dark background.2012-04-26Night procession on a richly decorated ratha/chariot draped in marigold and red garlands, with gold-tipped umbrellas and hanging tassels. A central figure seated on the chariot wears an ornate gold crown and garland, dressed in red-orange, while a second seated figure in an orange robe and tall ornate headdress sits behind. A standing attendant in orange holds the chariot railing. Below, a dense crowd of devotees in white and red-orange garments raise their hands and palms, and a golden trident-topped staff stands at the left. Warm light and smoke haze fill the scene.2012-04-26Night procession photo with decorated ratha or palanquin draped in marigold and white flower garlands with pink and green foliage. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a golden crown raises both arms, smiling, at the centre of the platform, with a second robed figure in orange and gold crown seated behind. Several golden and orange tasselled ornaments and red-pink cloth hang from the structure, and an orange umbrella canopy rises above. Two hands in the foreground are raised toward the procession. A man in orange cloth to the left lifts his arms and shouts. Light rain streaks are visible against the dark background.2012-04-26