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Night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin under a canopy hung with gold bells, tassels and multicoloured fringe. A seated figure in a rust-orange robe with red rudraksha malas and silver ceremonial collar ornaments holds a silver staff, flanked by a standing man in white dhoti and shawl with a brown-and-red mala, and another attendant in white at the left. Garlands of white and red flowers line the palanquin, and warm light glares from the right.

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A night procession on a decorated palanquin with golden finials, hanging tassels in red, green, pink and purple, and white and red flower garlands. Seated under the canopy is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white garland and a bead mala, flanked by a shaved-headed attendant in orange. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the left and centre, one in a white shawl and one with a gold-bordered cloth and beaded mala. A photographer in white shirt and camera stands at the right, and a ceremonial trident-like staff rises beside the seat. Warm stage light glows behind the frame.2016-01-03Night procession on a golden ratha-style float decorated with white and red flower garlands and tasselled canopy poles in green, pink and white. A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned seat; he has long dark swept-back hair and a dark tilak and smiles. A standing man in white dhoti and shawl with a dark garland and glasses stands at the left, and another man in white clothing stands at the left edge. A bald man in an orange robe with white tilak sits behind on the float. A trident stands beside the seat. A photographer in white shirt and suspenders photographs from the right. Appearance-based a person is seated in the orange robe with long hair and garlands on the decorated float.2016-01-03Night procession scene at an illuminated golden palanquin decorated with white and red flower garlands, hanging tassels in pink, blue and red, and strings of lights. Seated in the palanquin is a man with dark curly hair wearing a reddish-brown shawl and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiling. Beside the palanquin, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe holds a long silver ceremonial staff and bows slightly toward him, while a man in dark red clothing with a gold-striped shawl stands at left. Another man in a white dhoti with gold borders and white upper cloth stands at right, and a further attendant in white stands behind. Golden and warm light glows around the scene.2016-01-03Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin platform lit with warm bulbs. A seated figure in dark red-brown robe with a dark round hat and red-and-gold garland sits centrally on an ornate golden throne-like seat with a trident-like staff, surrounded by white flower garlands and multicolour tassels. Standing beside him, a bare-chested priest in orange-red dhoti holds the staff, another orange-robed man in a shawl stands behind, and a man in white dhoti and shawl stands at right. Devotees in white stand in the background. Scattered flower petals cover the platform.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03September 15 20152015-09-15February 12 20132013-02-12Night photograph of a decorated golden palanquin-style float on a wooden platform, lit by warm white string lights and draped with white and red flower garlands, tassels in green, pink, yellow and blue, and a flowered arch. Seated on the float is a man in an orange-and-red garment with a dark cap and a garland, smiling, flanked by attendants in white dhoti-style clothing. Below, a bare-chested priest in orange and maroon cloth stands at the float's base beside another attendant in white, and a figure in orange robes appears at the far left. Petals are scattered on the platform, and devotees watch from the edge of the lit ground during a procession.2016-01-03Night procession scene: a brightly lit float or palanquin decorated with white and multicoloured flower garlands, strings of lights and tasselled fabric, carrying a seated figure in red and gold attire with a gold necklace. Several men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls walk alongside and steady the float, one holding a long staff. Onlookers in white stand at the right under a tent canopy with colourful pennants.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03Night photograph of a decorated ratha or palanquin-style float on a blue-trimmed platform, its gold frame wrapped in white and red garlands and hung with multicolored tassels. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe and a dark cap, wearing a red-and-white beaded garland, sits centrally in the float. Behind him sits a man in white with a neck garland. In front, a man in an orange-red dhoti stands barefoot on the platform beside an older man in an orange robe, while a figure in white dhoti with a red garland and gold-bordered cloth stands at the right, holding an umbrella and a brass lamp with smoke. Strings of lights and marigold and rose petals cover the float, and a small deity-style figure appears at the far right.2016-01-03Evening procession on a flower-decorated palanquin or ratha, draped with marigold and orange garlands and bright fabric canopies with tassels above. A seated figure in orange robes and a pink-and-white garland sits on the gilded seat. Men in orange saffron robes with gold garlands walk alongside, one grasping a tall golden staff or pole. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a man in a white-and-gold shawl stands behind the palanquin. Some people are blurred in motion, and a camera sits above the procession.2013-02-12