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A night procession at a festival. A large ornate palanquin-style ratha is heavily decorated with red, white and yellow marigold and jasmine garlands, green leafy foliage, and a canopy with draped white cloth. Seated figures on the golden platform include a central man in ornate attire and two standing attendants in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and folded hands. Another man in white stands at the front of the cart and devotees in orange, saffron and white crowd the street, many holding phones. Bright lights and strings of illuminated lamps line the background.

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Night procession on a flower-decorated chariot (ratha) through a crowd. The canopied palanquin-style float is wrapped in white, red, yellow and pink garlands and green foliage, with a gold-coloured seated platform beneath. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits centrally with attendants in white dhotis standing on either side, one holding a ceremonial fly-whisk. Many devotees in white, cream and colourful saris line the street, with illuminated shrines and string lights in the background. A colourful flower-draped float sits in the foreground.2016-12-23Night procession of a flower-decorated ratha, a wheeled festival chariot, moving through a crowd. The canopy is draped with white, red and yellow garlands and green leaves, and a golden seat holds a figure in saffron-toned clothing with a rudraksha mala, flanked by attendants in white dhotis; the figure's appearance is too indistinct to attribute identity from looks, so the central figure is described by role only. Several people in white and saffron stand on the chariot and beside it, holding a long ceremonial fan or staff. Behind the chariot a large crowd of devotees in white, saffron, purple and orange clothing presses forward, with a lit temple gopuram and a smaller illuminated shrine at the left under dark night sky.2016-12-23Night procession of a richly garlanded palanquin-style ratha. A large canopy is covered in white jasmine strands, red and orange flower garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a tiered flower crown on top. Inside, a man in saffron-orange robes and a tall ornate headdress sits on a gold-framed cushioned seat, with a red floral garland hanging across his chest. Two attendants in white dhotis and white shawls stand at the sides of the palanquin, one with his hands together. The crowd below wears saffron and orange clothing, and tall flagpoles and fireworks sparks appear in the dark background.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession at a temple-style ratha or palanquin heavily decorated with marigold, jasmine and red flower garlands in yellow, red and white. A central seated figure in gold crown and red-and-white garland sits on a flower-covered dais. On either side stand two attendants: a man in white dhoti and saffron-orange shawl with rudraksha mala holding a long staff, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala at right. A dark ceremonial umbrella and coloured lights line the street, with a crowd of devotees and camera operators in the foreground.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a richly decorated ratha or chariot, its canopy and sides covered in white, red, yellow and purple flower garlands. A figure seated on a golden throne-like platform under the canopy wears an orange-saffron garment and a tall ornate headdress, with a red garland draped across the seat. Attendants in white and orange garments stand at the chariot's edges, one reaching toward the throne. Lotus-like pink flowers and green foliage decorate the wheels base, with crowds in orange and saffron clothing lining the road below, fireworks bursting in the dark sky and string lights and flags visible in the background.2016-12-23A night photograph of a grandly decorated ceremonial palanquin procession. The palanquin canopy and sides are thickly covered in white jasmine garlands and red, yellow and purple flower strands, with green leaves on top. A seated central figure wears a golden crown and red flower garlands on a gold-ornamented throne-like seat. Two men in white dhoti-style clothing with gold borders stand at the corners, one holding a silver staff. A figure beside the throne holds a trident-like staff, and devotees in orange and white clothing watch from the crowd below. Strings of lights are visible in the background.2016-12-23Night procession with a richly flower-decorated ratha, a wooden chariot covered in white jasmine garlands, red and yellow marigold strands and green foliage, topped by a tiered pinnacle. Inside on a gold-trimmed seat, a man in saffron-orange garments wears a garland and stands near a small decorated deity murti. Two men in white dhoti-style garments with shawls stand beside the chariot, one holding a ceremonial staff, while a large crowd of devotees walks alongside under strings of colourful lights. The a person candidate is seated centrally, showing distinctive saffron-orange clothing and garlands; identity is appearance-based only.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a flower-decorated ratha, a chariot-palanquin covered in white, red, yellow and purple garlands with a green leafy canopy. A bearded man with a golden crown-like headdress and orange-brown robe sits on a gold-filigreed throne-seat, smiling, with red garlands draped over him. Attendants in white dhoti and shawl stand on both sides holding the chariot posts, and devotees and onlookers in the background watch under strings of lights. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne with a crown, orange robe and garlands. A large green-and-red decorative motif with yellow marigold garlands hangs at the front of the chariot.2016-12-23 +1 copies