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Night procession photograph of a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin-style chariot hung with yellow, orange and pink marigold and garland strands. Umbrellas in red, orange and a multicoloured panel shade the vehicle. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at the front, holding a long umbrella handle and reaching toward a seated figure wearing a crown-like headdress and white garlands. Brass bells and tassels hang from the left side, and a large brass gong or ceremonial plate stands at right. A woman's face is visible at the lower right edge.

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Night procession with a gilded ratha or palanquin decorated with garlands of marigold and white flowers, pink and green strings, and tassels. Red and orange umbrellas shade the golden vehicle, and a golden dragon-headed post stands at left. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at the front of the vehicle, leaning toward a small deity murti or figure seated on the golden platform. A man in white and a woman in a beige sari hold poles and flank the procession; devotees with folded hands stand at right, and a bright flame glows at the lower right.2012-04-26Night procession of a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha, strung with pink, yellow and green garlands and hanging tassels in multicoloured bands. Seated on the ornate golden seat is a man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold crown and a white flower garland, his hands resting on the seat. Standing beside the palanquin is a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a crown and long dark hair, next to another orange-clad attendant holding the palanquin. Orange and red umbrellas shade the scene, and a white chamara fan is visible at lower right. Dim night setting with stage-like lights and onlookers at the edges.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26A night procession with a golden ratha-style chariot decorated with yellow, orange, pink and green garlands and hanging tassels. A seated figure in an orange robe and a gold crown-like headdress sits at the centre of the chariot, flanked by a standing attendant in an orange cloth and a white garland. Red and orange parasols/umbrellas rise above the chariot, and bright stage-like light glows behind it. A man in a saffron-orange garment and a few onlookers stand at the sides, one in a dark shirt on the left and others at the lower right. The scene is lit by warm orange flares in the foreground.2012-04-26Night procession at a temple-style festival. A large golden palanquin with carved dragon-like finials and a golden hood is draped with red, pink and yellow flower garlands and green leaf strings. Above it, red and orange ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges are held aloft. A standing figure in an orange-red robe and white dhoti walks beside the palanquin, and a second figure in red sits or stands within it, wearing a gold crown-like headdress. Hanging tassels in red, blue, white and green and brass bells dangle from the carriage, and onlookers stand at the edges in the dark.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession on an ornately decorated float (ratha) draped in garlands of yellow, orange, pink and green flowers. A standing man in a red-orange cloth stands at the front with his arm extended, holding a bronze kalasha-like finial area; an orange umbrella with a fringed edge is raised above the float. Behind him, a seated figure in orange-red robes and an ornate silver crown-like headdress sits on the float, with a bright warm light flaring across the frame. Brass bells hang from the left side of the float.2012-04-26Night procession on an ornate golden ratha with a central seated figure in orange clothing and a crown-like headdress, flanked by attendants. A priest in saffron robes stands at left holding a white chamara fan aloft, and another attendant holds a round blue and gold shield. The chariot is heavily decorated with white, yellow and pink flower garlands, tassels and a rounded arch of hanging tassels in green, pink and purple. Orange and red parasols shade the procession, and a large torch or flame glows at the right beside tall ceremonial staffs with trident finials. Devotees line the foreground in the dark.2012-04-26