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A night-time procession photograph of a deity murti seated on a gilded, ornately carved palanquin or ratha. The deity wears a red and gold garment, silver ornaments, a crown, and is draped with garlands of white, red, purple and yellow flowers. Behind it a tall gold-and-black decorative pole with large tassels in blue, pink, white, orange and teal hangs from a golden canopy above. A man in a white dhoti and shirt stands at the right edge, partially visible, near the palanquin. Colourful fringed flags hang overhead against a dark sky.

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May 03 20122012-05-03 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesNight procession scene on a flower-decorated golden palanquin or ratha. A deity murti in silver-and-gold ornaments stands centrally, framed by a tall arch of red, orange, pink and white flower garlands and a green silk cloth. A man in a patterned black-and-silver conical headdress sits at the left edge on a gold-carved seat with a maroon velvet cushion. Gold umbrellas with fringe and green and pink tassels hang above, and marigold garlands drape the lower gold railing. A red-and-orange building is visible in the background.2011-10-30April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesNight photograph of a decorated golden palanquin or shrine canopy hung with tall tassel garlands in red, yellow, green, blue and purple. Two deity murtis stand in the centre, one with a golden crown and a flower garland, the other in a pink-and-gold headdress, both draped in heavy gold necklaces and marigold garlands. Golden pillars and string lights frame the scene, with flowers scattered at the base. These are statues, not people, so no physical people are present.2015-02-17 +1 copiesNight photograph of a richly decorated chariot (ratha) at a festival procession, lit with warm lamps against a black sky. Central golden deity murti stands on a raised platform framed by golden pillars, a green cloth canopy and heaped marigold and rose garlands; a second smaller figure stands beside it. Tall hanging tassels in red, orange, yellow, green and purple flank the chariot. Two men in white dhoti and cloth stand at the front and sides; one wears a white turban and holds a cloth, the other a dark cloth draped over his shoulder, performing the ratha task. Garlands cover the platform edges and the golden carved base.2014-12-02A decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha at night, framed by a golden-embossed canopy and fringed umbrella overhead. Inside a shrine-like golden niche, a small deity murti is adorned with red and white flower garlands and green-and-red silk cloth. Multicoloured tassels in red, pink, white, blue, yellow and green hang from the pole on the right, and flower strands in white, yellow and pink decorate the base. No people are visible in the frame.2013-04-23 +2 copiesMay 03 20122012-05-03October 04 20112011-10-04Night photo of a golden ceremonial ratha or palanquin decorated with dense garlands of orange marigold, white, yellow, pink and purple flowers, with multicoloured tassels and a striped canopy overhead. A seated man in a gold crown and a white and red garland sits on a red cushioned seat at the centre of the vehicle, while a person in orange clothing stands at the left edge and another person waves a fan or chamara at the right. Ornate gold carved elements and a yellow and blue emblem with a bird motif decorate the chariot, and a sword-like object is visible near the seat. The setting is outdoors at night, indicating a festival procession.2011-12-15April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of an ornate gold palanquin or ratha-style chariot canopy at night under a corrugated roof. Inside, a deity murti or utsava image is decorated with red, orange and white flower garlands and draped in green and red cloth. Gold-colored carved railings and tassels in pink, teal, orange and black hang from the frame. A bare-skinned person's back is partly visible behind the carrying structure, but no face is visible.2013-04-24