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A golden processional palanquin or ratha at sunset, seen through foliage with a bright sun flare. Gold lion-head finials, a golden canopy with fringed drapery and garlands of orange and white flowers decorate the vehicle. A trident-like silver staff and a golden fan-shaped ornament stand at the sides. A seated figure in red and gold sits on the throne inside the ratha, largely in silhouette against the sun. Dark silhouettes of devotees fill the foreground.

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February 19 20152015-02-19A sunset procession on a ceremonial ratha, a golden palanquin-style chariot decorated with a carved lion head, garlands of marigold and red flowers, fringed canopy, and a silver trident. A figure seated under the golden canopy wears an ornate gold crown and gold adornments, with a bright sun flare behind the structure. A devotee in white stands at the right edge of the chariot. Dense crowd members in silhouette fill the foreground, and a tree branch frames the top right.2015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA sunset procession photograph showing a richly decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha silhouetted against a glowing orange sky. The canopy has red, green and cream fringed panels with hanging gold bells and tassels, and the frame is wrapped in white and green garlands. A seated figure in saffron-toned clothing with a garland sits on an ornate throne-like seat, hands raised in greeting. To the right, a standing person in white robes watches. Several onlookers' heads are visible in the foreground, and a flag-like ornament hangs on the left.2015-02-17 +1 copiesGolden ceremonial procession vehicle with a carved gilded makara-style head, draped in purple and orange garlands, under a fringed canopy with striped tassels, at sunset. A seated figure in a gold crown and ornate gold attire rides on top, while attendants in dark red and saffron garments stand around the platform. Ceremonial trishulas (tridents), a ceremonial axe and gilded fans are carried alongside. A dense crowd of devotees, many with shaved heads, fills the foreground in the warm evening light.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesEvening procession at sunset with a golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, golden makara-head finials, a golden trident and a golden ceremonial fan. A seated figure on the elevated seat wears a red garment and a beaded necklace and smiles, while a second person stands beside him. Devotees in white and orange clothing walk in the crowd below, some carrying ceremonial staffs, and oleander bushes frame the foreground. The person on the palanquin is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so no a person identification is made.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph taken looking upward into strong backlight from the sun, creating a bright lens flare. A tall ornate palanquin or ratha canopy with an orange fringed valance and white flower garlands hangs above, with dark beaded garlands on the pillars. A figure in a dark garment stands beneath the canopy, mostly silhouetted and blurred by the glare. Gilded carved wooden panels and flower-decorated sides of the procession vehicle are visible on the left and right, with another ornate carved structure on the right edge. Partially visible people appear at the lower right edge.2010-02-12March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesDusk procession scene with a gilded palanquin or ratha decorated with marigold and tuberose garlands, colourful tassels in teal, pink, white, orange and red, and a multicoloured canopy overhead. A person seated on the golden seat wears an ornate gold crown, a white and red flower garland and a dark garment, smiling. Palm trees and a cloudy sky appear behind. A partly visible person in the lower right foreground.2011-12-15A seated man rides in an ornate gold ceremonial palanquin or ratha decorated with garlands of red, purple and white flowers and hanging gold bells with red, green and yellow tassels. He wears a tall gold-and-red crown, a red flower garland, a gold-embroidered garment and a gold armband, and holds a silver staff with a curved top. A videographer with a camera stands nearby in a white garment, and coconut palms and an evening sky appear behind. a person cues are not sufficiently distinctive here, so the rider is described by role as a person seated on the procession vehicle.2013-03-02A decorated golden procession chariot, ratha, moves through a crowd at dusk. Its canopy has an orange and red fringed top and a golden finial. Strings of white and yellow marigold garlands, bells, and pink, blue and green tassels hang from the structure. A golden swan-headed figure and a golden finial curl at the front. A seated person in an orange garment sits on a red and gold cushioned seat at the centre of the chariot, smiling. Devotees in white and orange surround the vehicle, and a partly visible man in a white turban and white clothing stands behind it. Speakers, unfinished buildings and an orange umbrella appear in the background.2010-02-12