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A festival procession moves through a crowded street. At the centre, a tall decorated chariot (ratha) is covered in dense garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers, with hanging flower strands at its corners. A figure seated on the platform wears an orange-and-red turban, a flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, and sits beside a carved animal figure. Around the chariot, many people in white dhotis with gold borders and some in saffron or orange cloth walk and carry items, while numerous colourful umbrellas in yellow, pink, blue and red shade the crowd, and red flags fly at the left.

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January 09 20182018-01-09February 10 20132013-02-10April 18 20162016-04-18Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha, a wooden chariot covered in garlands of white jasmine, red and pink blooms, yellow marigolds and green leaves. A central figure sits on a gold-trimmed throne under a canopy, wearing a gold crown, orange cloth and a red and white garland, with a bare upper body and beaded necklaces. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls stand on the ratha, one holding a long staff and another a ceremonial fan. Below, a large crowd of devotees, many in orange and white, lines the street under lights and strings of coloured bulbs. The ratha is ornately garlanded with marigolds and jasmine as it moves through the festival procession.2016-12-23December 03 20162016-12-03A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle with a large yellow and orange canopy umbrella dominates the scene, its base and rails covered in yellow, white and red marigold and jasmine garlands with hanging gold bells and colourful tassels. A man seated on the platform wears a saffron-orange garment, a golden crown-like headdress, and a red-and-white garland, holding a yellow fan-like object. Around the chariot, a crowd of people in white clothing and yellow shirts walks and reaches toward it, with palm trees and a thatched hut in the background. A multicoloured parasol and a tall pole decorated with pom-poms also appear. a person is a seated figure in saffron and ornate gold headwear on the chariot, presented as a procession subject.2009-12-27A procession on a street lined with crowds. A figure seated in an ornate golden chariot with a large golden sunburst backdrop and a canopy of flowers, raising one hand in greeting. The figure wears a gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a white-and-red garland and rudraksha-style beads, with a dark red seat cushion beneath. Red and multicoloured parasols, red flags and a silver trident-topped staff surround the chariot, and several devotees in saffron and white walk alongside in the procession.2016-05-21A festival procession on a street lined with trees and a utility pole. At the centre a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin, heaped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and tasselled bunting, carries a standing figure in orange and gold clothing with a crown-like headdress and a flower garland, raising one hand in greeting. A large ornate umbrella with a yellow fringe and a second striped umbrella shade the vehicle. Crowds of devotees in white and bright yellow shawls walk around it, and a bearded man in white stands at right. The figure's appearance is ambiguous, so identity is uncertain.2009-12-27A festive outdoor procession in bright daylight with palm trees behind a terracotta wall. At the centre is an ornate golden palanquin with a gilded canopy, orange and gold fringed umbrella, and white and purple flower garlands, carrying a seated figure in red and gold. Crowds of devotees surround and push the palanquin: men in white dhotis and shirts, saffron-robed sadhus, women in saris, and a man with a shaved head in white cloth at lower left. Orange and red flags fly along the wall, and a woman in a white top with a yellow scarf stands at right.2010-12-22A decorated golden ratha procession float with a central seated figure in orange and red robes and a golden crown, hands raised in greeting. The float is covered with yellow and orange marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and a large yellow parasol with a lotus motif. Around it, many men in white kurtas with yellow shawls and saffron-clad devotees pull and guide the chariot by ropes and hold its sides, while a woman in a cream sari with a dark bag walks among them. Blue sky and trees form the background.2009-12-27December 20 20102010-12-20Outdoor festival procession on a village road in Tamil Nadu with a palm-leaf canopy overhead. Two orange-and-yellow palanquins, each decorated with white and orange garlands, purple cloth streamers and peacock feathers, are carried on yellow poles by men bare-chested or in white vests, wearing orange dhotis and flower garlands. Behind them a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, and women in bright saris, walk along the road; some carry trays of bananas and flower arrangements. A white-clad figure in the background also walks in the procession. No identifiable a person appearance is visible in the image.2006-11-13