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Night procession at a temple-style event: a flower-decorated palanquin, or ratha, draped with orange and white garlands and hanging tassels, carries two seated figures under a canopy. The seated figure at centre wears a dark red-maroon robe, a tall dark turban and a flower garland, and holds a long white ceremonial staff; a second figure in a red-orange garment sits beside him. A standing attendant in a dark robe stands at the right of the platform. Floodlights light the canopy while a large crowd of devotees in white clothes walks along the sides of the procession. a person is shown as the turbaned figure in maroon robes with flower garland and ceremonial staff, seated in the palanquin.

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March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Night procession on a richly decorated ratha-style palanquin covered with garlands of white flowers, orange and red marigolds, and hanging tassels, lit by bright stage-style lamps. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a yellow-orange garland sits on a throne-like seat under a decorative canopy, with a ceremonial fan behind. A standing attendant in white stands at the side. A dense crowd of devotees, many in white, surrounds the palanquin in the dark. Ceremonial procession scene at a temple festival.2016-03-07Night procession on a decorated ratha-style chariot ringed with white and orange marigold garlands, tassels and strings of lights. A man in a red-orange robe and a flower garland sits on a raised seat, holding a ceremonial staff, with a dark-skinned attendant in gold-trimmed clothing standing beside him. Bright floodlights illuminate the canopy. A dense crowd of devotees in white and dark clothing, some with hands raised in greeting, walks alongside and below the chariot. A sign with a logo appears on the seat front.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Night procession at a temple-style festival: a large chariot decorated with white flower garlands, orange and red fabric, and strings of marigold garlands carries a seated figure in a dark turban and red-orange robe wearing a multi-coloured garland; a staff-bearer in gold and red stands beside him. Bright floodlights and colourful string lights frame the scene, and a dense crowd of devotees lines the foreground. Someone in white stands at the chariot's left edge. The seated figure has a distinctive turban and garland cues but identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07