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A golden ceremonial palanquin-style ratha with an ornate yellow canopy and fringed umbrella-like top stands under a tin-roofed open pavilion. Garlands of white and orange flowers and red-purple marigold strands drape the golden frame, with tasselled cloth in red, green and orange hanging from the canopy. Orange triangular pennants and a tall striped cylindrical banner decorate the structure. A red cloth covers the base beneath the vehicle. Coconut palms and an orange-painted shrine with a dark deity murti garlanded with flowers stand to the left. A figure in white clothes walks past at right, with a few other white-clad figures and statues in the background.

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December 22 20102010-12-22A gilded, ornately decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha displayed under a corrugated roof, draped with white and magenta flower garlands and tasselled fabric in orange, maroon, green and blue. A large yellow-orange canopy with fringed edges and a floral emblem sits to the left, while a golden finial and kalasha-like crown crown the central structure. Palm trees and small saffron pennant flags are visible outside. No people are visible.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A decorated golden palanquin-style vehicle with an ornate carved front shaped like a mythical lion-headed beast, draped in white and multicoloured flower garlands, orange and gold tassels, and a golden canopy umbrella. The vehicle sits on a red-and-orange cloth beneath a tent with orange triangular pennants. Several people in white clothes walk through a sandy open area in the background, and palm trees surround the scene. A small ceremonial item lies on the cloth in front, and a seated figure in orange garments is partly visible behind the vehicle.2010-12-22A decorated golden palanquin or ratha-style vehicle is the central subject, draped with yellow, white, purple and magenta flower garlands and crowned with a tall golden finial. An orange and red umbrella with a fan-shaped top stands beside it, and tassels in orange, green, pink and blue hang from its canopy. Outdoors among palm trees, two saffron-robed sadhus stand at left, one holding a small umbrella, and a man in a white robe with a yellow shawl stands at right. A brass or gold kalasha-type vessel sits on the ground in front, and a corrugated shed is visible behind.2010-02-12December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of an ornate golden palanquin or ratha-style vehicle decorated for a procession, with a canopy of colourful tassels in red, orange, green, blue and purple hanging from bell-topped rods, and a golden kalasha-style finial at the top. Garlands of yellow marigolds and white and purple flowers drape the golden sides, and carved gold panels frame the seat. An orange umbrella with fringe stands at the left, and palm trees and a thatched roof sit behind under bright sunlight. A small mirror is set into the side. A few partially visible people in white clothing appear at the edges. No central figure is clearly visible on the seat.2010-02-12December 31 20092009-12-31A golden ceremonial palanquin or ratha is decorated with garlands of white and yellow flowers, purple and orange marigold strings, and hanging tassels in red, orange, blue, green and purple. An orange umbrella with a leaf motif shades the vehicle, and an ornate golden makara-style head curves over the top. Two men stand at the right edge in white clothes with yellow shawls, and a figure in orange robes appears at the far left beside palm trees. The scene appears to be an outdoor procession setting.2010-02-12A golden ceremonial chariot with an ornate gold canopy and a yellow fringed parasol rides in a festival procession under a temporary shelter hung with bunting and palm trees. The vehicle is draped in white and orange-red marigold garlands, has golden carved sides, and gold-tipped finials. A seated figure with long dark hair and a garland sits in the chariot's centre, while devotees in white and cream clothes line the route and stand beside it. Colourful tassels and hanging decorations fill the frame.2010-12-20December 31 20092009-12-31A gilded ceremonial palanquin or ratha-style chariot stands under a covered pavilion, decorated with white jasmine garlands, purple and magenta flower swags, and hanging tassels in green, yellow, orange and red. A golden ornamental canopy with an orange fringed umbrella sits above the carriage, with small brass kalasha finials on the poles. Behind it is an orange-painted temple wall with a sign reading Sri Andeshwara Temple, and a poster beside it shows a portrait labelled Ananda Sava. Triangular orange and white bunting hangs overhead. A few people stand at the right edge, and a decorated umbrella is visible in the foreground, with marigold garlands on the base.2010-12-22