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A figure sits in an ornate golden palanquin or ratha during a procession, framed by a fringed canopy with green, orange, pink and white tassels and purple and yellow marigold garlands. The seated person wears a gold crown, a red and gold garment, layered beaded necklaces and a red kumkum mark, and holds a gold ceremonial staff. Gilded poles, bells and tassels surround the palanquin.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate golden palanquin or ratha procession vehicle with a fringed canopy hung with green and orange tassels and purple and pink flower garlands. Seated on a gilded throne-like seat is a smiling person with a tall ornate golden crown, long dark hair, a rust-red garment and layered beaded necklaces and a pink garland. Another person in a red top with a dark shawl sits partly visible at the right edge, and a bare-headed figure with a red mark on the forehead is partly visible at left behind gold finials. Gold and silver ornamental poles, kalasha-style finials and fairy lights surround the vehicle.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA golden ceremonial palanquin or ratha procession vehicle decorated with garlands of purple and orange flowers, green and orange tassels, and a fringed canopy in green, red, white and yellow. A seated figure in a gold crown and reddish-maroon robe with a flower garland and gold beaded necklaces smiles from an ornate gold throne. Two women in red and maroon saris stand behind and beside the throne at the right, one with a red-bordered sari and gold jewellery. Dusk sky and an ornate carved gold elephant-head finial frame the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA smiling man rides on a golden ratha or chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, colourful tassels in pink, blue, purple and green, and gilded ornamental finials. He wears a gold crown, a red bindi, an orange saffron robe, a red rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, with a gold armlet on his arm. Behind him are palm trees under a bright sky.2012-01-01February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20122012-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man rides a decorated ceremonial chariot during a procession. He wears a gold crown, a red and gold garland of flowers and a rudraksha-style mala, with a red-orange garment. Above him hang a large orange canopy and bright tassels in red, orange, green, blue and gold, with gold finials and marigold and white flower garlands. A golden elephant figure and an orange and blue decorative shield appear beside the chariot. The chariot is adorned with red roses, marigolds and greenery.2009-12-27