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Night photograph of an elaborate procession float decorated with large arches of marigolds in yellow, orange and purple, with white flower garlands framing a central platform. A seated figure in orange and gold clothing with a long garland and a trident beside them sits on a gold-trimmed throne flanked by golden lion figures, while a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at the right holding the float. A striped cloth lies across the platform, and orange-robed attendants walk in the dark street below, with a decorative canopy strip visible at left.

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Night procession photographed from above of an elaborately decorated ratha or palanquin, its canopy covered in layered garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers with a golden trim and a curved arch of ornate patterned panels. A seated figure in a red-brown garment and a jewelled necklace sits centrally on a golden throne, with a trident standing beside them and golden lion figures at the base. A woman in a white sari kneels at the front corner, adjusting fabric beside striped cloth and marigold garlands. Several robed attendants in orange and saffron clothing stand around the chariot, and a colourful striped canopy is visible at left.2016-12-09A night procession on a richly decorated ratha or palanquin, framed by a large arch of white, purple, yellow and orange flower garlands with small diamond-shaped lights. A seated figure in a red and gold garment wears a gold crown, a long white garland and a beaded mala, and holds a trident. Gold lion figures flank the seat, and a gilded kalasha-like form stands at left. Dark crowd silhouettes fill the foreground at night. The photo is a watermarked archive image with a Nithyanandapedia copyright line.2016-12-09Night procession photograph of a richly decorated golden palanquin with a large arch of garlands in purple, white, yellow and green flowers framed by ornate jeweled panels. A seated figure in red and gold clothing with a trident and a gold necklace sits on the throne between golden lion sculptures. Dark silhouettes of devotees and onlookers fill the foreground, with a golden elephant figure at left.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09A night-time procession chariot or palanquin decorated with a large arched garland of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, framed by a lit border of small mirrored diamond-shaped lights. At its centre sits an empty ornate seat with cushions and a golden crown-like canopy, flanked by two golden lion figures and flower decorations. Gold-trimmed fabric and lamps illuminate the base, and a few partially visible figures stand at the bottom edge. No person is seated on the throne, and the seat is treated as a peetha for the procession.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night photograph of a decorated procession float (ratha) with a large arched canopy of white, yellow and purple flower garlands studded with small diamond-shaped lamps. Seated centrally on an ornate gold and jewelled throne is a figure in red and gold garments with a crown, gold necklaces, a long garland and a trident held upright, flanked by gold lion figures. Dense crowds of devotees in silhouette stand in front at night, and a large gold statue stands at the left edge.2016-12-09Night procession of a richly garlanded palanquin-style ratha. A large canopy is covered in white jasmine strands, red and orange flower garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a tiered flower crown on top. Inside, a man in saffron-orange robes and a tall ornate headdress sits on a gold-framed cushioned seat, with a red floral garland hanging across his chest. Two attendants in white dhotis and white shawls stand at the sides of the palanquin, one with his hands together. The crowd below wears saffron and orange clothing, and tall flagpoles and fireworks sparks appear in the dark background.2016-12-23Aerial night view of a ceremonial procession. At centre, an ornate ratha or palanquin is densely decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers arranged in concentric arches around a deity murti seated on a dais, with a golden lion or tiger figure at its base. Bright striped fabric drapes the platform below, edged with yellow marigold garlands. Several people in saffron, orange and white clothing walk beside the vehicle, one holding a long staff, and a figure in white and orange stands near the base. Umbrellas and a red tractor appear at the edges on a stone-paved street.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 23 20162016-12-23December 09 20162016-12-09