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Night procession with a flower-garlanded palanquin or ratha carried under illuminated orange and red umbrellas. Two figures stand on the decorated platform: one in orange cloth with a golden crown-like headdress, the other seated in an ornate headdress, with marigold garlands draped around them. Devotees in red and orange clothing and light shirts crowd around, some reaching up to touch or offer flowers, and a woman in a red top with red-and-gold jewellery is prominent at right. Strong floodlight and warm lamps illuminate the marigold garlands against the dark sky.

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Night procession with a decorated palanquin or ratha topped by red, orange and multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas, draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and hanging tassels. Devotees in red and orange clothing raise their arms toward the deity murti on the ratha, one woman in a white blouse and another in red with grey-streaked hair in a bun stand in the foreground. Bright lights illuminate the canopy against a dark sky, and a person in a white shirt and purple lungi appears behind the crowd.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26A night procession on a golden palanquin-style chariot decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands and hanging tassels. A seated figure in an orange-red robe and tall gold crown sits on the platform under a multicoloured canopy with fringed umbrellas. A standing attendant in saffron-orange dhoti and bare chest stands at the front, holding a cloth to his face. Bright orange light flares near the base, and spectators in white and colourful clothes stand at the right edge beside a red-robed devotee.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession on an ornate float decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in orange, white and pink, hanging tassels and orange umbrellas overhead. Two figures stand on the float: one at left wears dark robes and a cloth wrap, and a central figure wears an orange-gold headpiece and saffron-orange garments, with a bright floodlight and warm lamp glow behind. Rain streaks through the frame, and a few onlookers are visible at the lower right edge. Photo shows a temple-style ratha or chariot procession.2012-04-26Night procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin with a canopy of colourful umbrellas in red, yellow and purple. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers drape the structure. A man in an orange-red shawl and an ornate gold crown sits centrally, raising both fists. Beside him stands a man in orange-yellow clothing holding a yellow umbrella. Many raised hands of devotees fill the foreground, and lamps glow at the lower right. Ceremonial metal fittings and tassels hang from the frame.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26