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Nighttime photograph of a ratha procession. A figure seated on a red-cushioned golden throne in a palanquin-style chariot holds a tall trident-like staff and a curved golden sword. The figure wears a gold crown, gold armlets, bangles, layered beaded necklaces and an orange-saffron garment with a yellow floral sash. Behind them hang tall decorated panels in blue, yellow, red and green with orange fringed bottoms. Spectators stand at the lower left, some holding ropes that pull the chariot.

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Night photograph of a rathotsavam procession. A figure dressed as a deity sits enthroned on a red and gold seat under a canopy with colourful embroidered hangings and orange fringe, holding a trident and a sword. The figure wears gold crown, layered beaded necklaces, a red garment and gold armlets. Seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing and a woman in teal flank the chariot, with a shaved-headed monk in orange at the lower left and another in orange at the lower right. Garlands of flowers hang at the upper right.2011-12-17A seated figure in a golden crown and ornate gold necklaces sits on a gilded throne with red cushions, holding a long trident-like staff in one hand and a rod or flywhisk in the other. He wears an orange-red garment with a leopard-print or patterned shawl draped over the lap and rudraksha-style beads at the chest. Behind him hang colourful embroidered red, orange and multicolour fabric panels and garlands of flowers. The lighting is dim and theatrical, with the figure lit from the side.2011-12-17Night photograph of a rathotsavam procession. A seated figure in an ornate gold crown and gold armlets, wearing an orange and red garment with a patterned shawl, smiles while holding a tall spear-like staff and a curved sword. The seat is a red and gold throne on a decorated chariot, with painted red, orange and green pillars behind. In the lower left, a bald man in an orange cloth sits near the procession. Spotlight glare lights the scene against a dark background.2011-12-17A performer in a staged cultural programme sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing an elaborate gold crown, an orange-saffron garment, a layered red and gold beaded necklace, gold armbands and bracelets with a yellow tassel. He holds an upright trident-like staff with a small ornament in his right hand and rests a curved sword across his lap. Behind him hang colourful painted banners with floral and geometric patterns and a garland of marigolds. The stage is dark, lit on the figure. No readable names on the scene. The costume suggests a dramatic enactment rather than a ritual.2011-12-17A figure seated on an ornate golden and red throne atop a festival chariot, dressed in a saffron-orange dhoti and draped leopard-print cloth with a golden crown, gold armbands and jewelled necklaces. He holds a trident in one hand and a curved sword in the other. Colourful embroidered panels with floral and bird motifs hang around the ratha. On the left, bald men in orange and saffron cloth sit near the chariot, and a person raises an orange flag. The scene suggests a rathotsavam procession, though the figure's identity is not established from appearance alone.2011-12-17Night photograph of a ratha procession chariot decorated with red, green and yellow painted cloth panels, pillars and a canopy showing a Shiva lingam with two bulls. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, a crown, layered red beaded necklaces and a leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate gold throne holding a silver trident in his right hand and a saffron cloth in his left. Marigold and red flower garlands hang behind the throne, and a deity murti is visible in the background. The page does not confirm who is present, so identity is unsure.2011-12-17A photograph of a procession scene at night. A man seated on an ornate gold throne-chariot smiles, wearing a gold crown with a crescent moon, layered gold and bead necklaces, orange robes, a leopard-print shawl and a gold belt. He holds a silver trident in one hand and a curved sword in the other. Behind him stands a blue-robed deity murti draped with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, beside a red banner with embroidered lotus patterns. Blurred heads of onlookers appear in the foreground. a person wearing crown, gold necklaces and orange clothing, seated as ratha procession honouree. Ratha/chariot setting.2011-12-17A seated man on a gilded red-cushioned throne during a night procession, dressed in orange-saffron silk with ornate gold jewellery, a crown and bangles, holding a silver trident in his right hand and a curved sword in his left. Behind him, colourful embroidered banners with floral patterns hang on the rathotsavam chariot. Several devotees in saffron and blue clothing raise their hands and watch from the left, while a shaved-headed devotee bows in the foreground. The image is a photo of a ratha procession with an honoured figure on a throne.2011-12-17A seated man on an ornate gilded golden throne with red cushions, dressed in a saffron-orange garment with a leopard-print shawl, wearing an elaborate golden crown, a red-and-gold ceremonial necklace, rudraksha-style beaded mala, bangles and armlets. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and a sword in his left, with a tilak on his forehead. Behind him are tall decorated banners in red, yellow, green and blue with floral and geometric patterns, and a garlanded deity murti with flowers. The photo appears to be from a festival procession. Single person visible.2011-12-17A smiling man sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, dressed as a deity in an orange-red garment, a gold-and-pearl collar, layered beaded necklaces, gold bangles and a gold crown. He holds a long black trident in his right hand and a curved gold-hilted blade in his left. Behind him a statue in a blue robe with a golden face, adorned with garlands and flowers, stands beside red and gold decorative hangings with lotus-patterned embroidery. The scene suggests a festival procession setting with a deity costume.2011-12-17A night procession photograph of a man seated on a golden throne mounted on an ornate festival chariot decorated with colourful painted panels in red, green, yellow and orange. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold collar necklace, a red and white beaded mala, bangles, and a crown-like headpiece, and he holds a long metal staff in one hand. Behind him a flower-garlanded deity murti with a blue head covering is set within a red and gold canopy. A woman in a blue sari is partly visible at the lower left edge.2011-12-17Night procession on a decorated ratha/chariot with colourful hanging panels in red, blue, yellow and green featuring dove motifs and floral patterns. A seated figure on a red and gold throne wears an ornate golden crown, orange and gold garments, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident upright. Behind and around the chariot, men in white dhotis and orange cloth and bare-chested priests in orange garments walk, one raising an orange flag. Women in dark and white saris and garlands sit on the chariot's floor, with marigold garlands along its base.2011-12-17