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March 02 2013

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A golden ratha-style palanquin procession at dusk, decorated with pink, white and purple flower garlands, hanging gold bells and multicoloured tassels, with a large orange and blue fringed parasol overhead. A figure in gold crown and gold ornaments sits on the golden seat, adorned with garlands and holding a ceremonial staff. Around the vehicle, devotees in orange and saffron clothing and white attire walk alongside, with silver trident-tipped staffs in the foreground.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02Night procession on an ornate golden ratha chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, multicoloured tassels in green, blue, pink and yellow, and gold-tipped poles. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears an ornate gold crown, a white and pink flower garland, and an orange-saffron garment with a beaded necklace. A large flaming torch burns in the lower right foreground, and a gold lion-head carving is visible at the left.2011-12-15February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesMarch 02 20132013-03-02December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a decorated processional palanquin with a golden frame, a yellow and orange canopy with tassels, and strands of purple, yellow and white flower garlands. Seated on the palanquin is a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes with a leopard-print shawl, hands folded in greeting, wearing white and purple garlands. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and a ceremonial shawl, seated in the place of honour as a procession figure. Crowds of devotees line the road in the foreground, including women in saris and a few men in white shirts, and palm trees stand in the background.2010-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated ceremonial ratha or palanquin during a procession. A seated figure wearing a gold crown, orange garment and a red and orange garland sits under a large yellow and magenta umbrella with fringed tassels. The ratha is heavily decorated with yellow, orange and white marigold garlands, red flower bunches, and hanging gold and teal tassels. In the foreground, men in white and yellow clothing guide and walk beside the chariot, one holding a palm to the side. Crowd members are visible at the lower edges.2009-12-27February 12 20132013-02-12February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies