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A night procession on a decorated ratha or chariot draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, pink and red. A figure in a saffron-orange robe and a gold crown sits centrally, wearing a white flower garland, while a man in white dhoti and shawl at right raises one hand to the garlands. An orange umbrella and pendant tassels in red, pink, green and blue hang above. In the foreground a large ornate yellow and gold decorated panel with a stylized bird and star motif is held by a person in white. The scene is lit warmly against the dark night sky.

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April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession on a decorated ratha-style chariot draped with red and orange flower garlands and hanging gold bells. A seated man in an ornate gold crown and red garment with a white flower garland smiles at the center, while a second man in a gold crown and red cloth stands beside a silver ceremonial trident and a large silver ceremonial disc. An orange umbrella shades the chariot, and a man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the left holding the canopy structure. Marigold garlands and a gold star-shaped ornament decorate the foreground, lit by a bright overhead lamp against a dark sky.2012-04-26A night photograph of a festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, pink and yellow flower strings, and hanging tassels in pink, green, blue and yellow. An orange umbrella stands above the seat. Two men sit on a crimson-cushioned seat: the figure on the left wears a gold crown, white flower garland and orange-and-gold cloth, and sits with hands folded over a small ritual tray; the figure in the center wears a gold crown with a crescent-shaped ornament, a white garland and an orange shawl, and gestures with one arm. A standing attendant on the right holds a tall staff, wears a white dhoti-style garment, beaded bracelets and a bare chest. Golden kalasha-style finials and flower-covered railings frame the scene.2012-04-26February 10 20132013-02-10Night photograph of an ornate festival procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin under an orange umbrella, hung with gold-topped tassels in pink, green, blue and orange and strung with white and yellow garlands. Three men are visible. On the left a bare-chested older priest with a gold crown and white flower garland sits with hands extended over a flower-decorated tray. In the centre a man with a gold crown and orange cloth draped over his shoulder and white garland sits beside a curved golden ceremonial ornament, with an orange-robed figure partly behind him. On the right a man in a white dhoti and gold armband holds a tall pole and raises one arm. Foreground flowers in yellow, pink and white and a smoky incense or camphor haze fill the lower frame.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26A festival procession at night, lit by warm orange and red light. In the foreground a man in an orange dhoti and orange garment holds up an orange umbrella with one hand while raising his other arm. Behind him, a figure with long dark hair and elaborate golden headgear and ornaments sits on a decorated palanquin or ratha draped with yellow, orange and white flower garlands. Attendants lift a blue and gold ceremonial shield and a metallic staff, and a trident is visible at the lower centre. A gilded shrine arch framed in red cloth and marigold garlands stands on the right, with a few onlookers in the crowd. The scene is a ratha or palanquin procession.2012-04-26