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A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle carries a seated figure wearing a tall gold crown, saffron-orange clothing and a large white flower garland; the figure is smiling and holds a small object. The ratha is festooned with yellow, red and green tassels, marigold and rose garlands and a red-and-gold canopy. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at the front of the ratha, leaning forward, while devotees in orange and white stand at the sides and bottom, one holding a coconut-like kalasha, with spectators behind. Corrugated-roof buildings and trees appear in the background.

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December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor festival procession on a richly decorated golden ratha chariot draped with marigold and yellow flower garlands, hung with gold bells and multicoloured tassels, and topped by an orange umbrella canopy. A figure seated at the centre wears a gold crown, red and orange garlands and an orange robe. In front, a smiling man in white kurta holds a hand up near the chariot, while a bare-chested man with long dark hair wears an orange cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace and smiles beside the chariot. Crowds in white clothes raise hands and cheer around the wheels. A round orange emblem with a white bird and gold rays is affixed to the chariot side.2009-12-27December 29 20102010-12-29A decorated ceremonial chariot procession on an open dirt ground. The ornate golden-and-yellow ratha is hung with marigold and white flower garlands, colourful tassels in red, pink, orange and blue, and a large yellow-orange umbrella overhead. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair, a person candidate, stands on the raised platform with long swept-back hair and orange saffron clothing, facing the crowd while another person in a golden crown and garland sits in front. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with saffron scarves, walk beside and reach toward the chariot. Crowd members stand along the foreground, and a brass kalasha-like lamp stand sits at the lower left.2009-12-27Outdoor procession at a festival ground. A large ornate palanquin with a golden canopy and orange-yellow umbrella-style top, decorated with fringed tassels in red, green and orange, and draped with yellow and orange flower garlands, carries a seated figure in orange-and-red clothing with a garland. Men in white dhotis and kurtas walk alongside, some in saffron shawls, and a crowd of devotees in white, orange and yellow surrounds the carriage. Additional decorated umbrellas in blue-gold and red-green stand to the sides, and a white tent and palm trees appear in the background under a hazy sky.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dusty open ground under bright sun. A decorated palanquin-style platform draped in marigold and orange garlands, with tasseled hangings and a golden umbrella, carries a seated figure in red and dark robes with a white crown-like headdress. Bearers in white dhotis and an attendant in white stand around it. In the foreground a bald man in saffron-orange robes and a garland holds a green coconut, while white-clad devotees with folded hands and a crowd line the procession. Red and orange flags and a golden fan-like ritual umbrella appear at the edges. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2012-01-01A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle moves through a crowd under a clear blue sky. A figure seated on the raised platform wears orange robes and has long, dark, swept-back hair, waving one hand; a yellow umbrella-style canopy with red fringe and a golden serpent-like prow frame the platform, draped in marigold garlands and tassel decorations in yellow, green, red and blue. Several men in white kurtas and yellow shawls with lanyards walk beside the cart, one in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala holding the cart. Women in yellow and white stand at the left. Stage speakers and scaffolding appear in the background.2010-02-12A photograph of a festival procession. A person seated on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha is raising both hands in greeting, smiling, with long dark hair, a white and gold garment, a red garland and dark jewelled necklaces. The golden canopy above is hung with tassels in orange, red, maroon and green and draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands. The seat is covered in dark maroon cushions and the carriage is decorated with marigold and orchid garlands. On the right, a man in an orange-saffron shawl with short dark hair and glasses stands holding a golden kalasha-style vessel. a person appearance is present among the seated figure, based on long hair and ornate adornments, while the standing man is a devotee in saffron. Bright daylight, sky and a tree behind.2010-01-01Outdoor procession in bright daylight. A figure seated on an ornate golden palanquin or throne is decorated with marigold garlands and tasselled canopy, with a small ceremonial crown. Around the palanquin, saffron-robed sannyasis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, hold coconuts and offerings. A shaved-headed monk in orange cloth stands in front, and a man in red and gold cloth with a rudraksha mala holds a bird-shaped ritual object. Crowds in white dhotis and shirts press in, many with hands folded, and a cameraman films at right. Red and orange flags fly in the background.2012-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a festival procession with a gilded, ornately decorated palanquin carried through a crowd under a clear blue sky. The palanquin has a large yellow-and-orange canopy with fringe, golden makara-style finials, and strings of marigold garlands and tassels in red, orange, yellow and purple. Seated on the golden platform is a figure with long hair and a bare-chested upper body, wearing a gold crown and red garland, appearing to be a person. Around the palanquin, men in white dhotis and yellow shoulder cloths walk and steady it, while a bearded man in an orange robe with a garland stands in the foreground. Devotees in white and yellow surround the procession, with a banner in the background.2010-01-01