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Photograph of an evening procession in warm backlight. A decorated palanquin or ratha with a canopy of orange and yellow tassels, marigold garlands, and a golden umbrella-shaped top is carried forward. A woman in white, with hair tied back, raises a ceremonial fan or chamara-like object toward the canopy. Around her, devotees in white and orange clothing crowd the road, many seen from behind, some partially visible in the foreground. Trees and bright sunlight fill the background. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible on the palanquin.

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A photograph of an ornate golden processional chariot (ratha) decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers, tassels, and a large orange umbrella-like canopy, backlit by a bright sun. Several people walk alongside and push the chariot; in the foreground a person in saffron/orange robes stands near the wheels, and others wear white shirts and white clothing with lanyards. Strings of colourful pompoms and marigold garlands hang from the structure. The scene suggests a festival procession.2010-02-12A hazy outdoor procession at golden hour shows a richly decorated ceremonial vehicle carried through a crowd. The vehicle is draped with yellow, orange, red and white garlands and fabric, topped by an orange fringed canopy and a tall golden kalasha-like finial, with colourful tasselled tassels hanging at its sides. Seated on the vehicle is a figure in orange and red cloth whose face is not clearly visible; a murti or devotee is not distinguishable. Flanking the vehicle, attendants hold round decorated fans and ceremonial staffs. The foreground crowd is dominated by men and women in white dhotis, shirts and saris, many with raised hands, with palm trees and tents in the background.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession in backlit sunlight. A large ornate golden chariot with a carved serpent-headed prow, draped with multicoloured tassels, yellow and white garlands, and an orange canopy, is pulled along a dusty road. Several people walk alongside in white kurtas with yellow or orange shawls and rudraksha malas, while others in orange robes and white clothing follow closely. Sunlight flares behind the chariot, and a figure seated on the chariot is largely silhouetted and not clearly identifiable.2010-02-12Evening procession at sunset with a decorated ratha, a wheeled vehicle draped in marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and an orange canopy topped by a gilded finial. Brass bells and ornaments hang from its curved frame. Devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls walk around it, with a saffron flag on a pole at left. One man in the foreground wears a rudraksha mala and a yellow shawl. A woman in a white sari with a bead necklace is at left. Trees and a utility pole line the road against a hazy sky.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession at a temple-style ratha chariot decorated with golden finials, a large orange and gold canopy, garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, and hanging tassels in red, green, blue and yellow. A seated figure in a decorated garment sits on the golden platform near the front of the vehicle. The crowd below is dense and mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis, with some wearing yellow shawls and orange-saffron cloths, and some holding flowers. A golden ceremonial fan-like object extends at left. A large blue-and-white signboard reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam stands in the background beside brick walls. Bright hazy sunlight and dust fill the scene, with another decorated chariot visible in the distance at right.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession at sunset, with a crowd of devotees in white clothes moving around an ornate chariot decorated with garlands, colourful tassels, bells and an orange canopy. Many men wear white kurtas with rudraksha malas and yellow-green shawls, while a woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace walks at left. Several people raise arms toward the sky, and a small red-and-orange flag or cloth is visible at left. Trees, a utility pole and the setting sun frame the scene. Numerous physical people are visible, many partially cut off at the edges.2010-02-12A photograph of an evening procession at sunset. A decorated ratha or palanquin, draped with garlands, colourful tassels and a saffron canopy with a curved ceremonial ornament, is carried through a crowd. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, some with yellow-green shawls and rudraksha malas, walk around it, and a woman in a white sari stands at left holding a red-and-orange offering. In the lower right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair walks among them; the figure is seen mostly from behind and in silhouette, with distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, so this is an appearance-based probable candidate. Palm trees, a utility pole and a bare tree frame the scene against a hazy sky.2010-02-12A festival procession in an open outdoor area under hazy sunlight. At centre, a golden ornate palanquin-style vehicle decorated with colourful fabric streamers, garlands, a tall finial and an orange canopy umbrella carries a seated figure dressed in orange, a mythical-animal carved prow rises at left. Dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas surrounds the vehicle, with some in orange and yellow robes; ceremonial orange and red umbrellas and banners are visible at the edges. A brick wall and trees frame the background.2010-02-12Outdoor festival procession under a clear sky. A large decorated palanquin-style chariot with a red-and-gold canopy, hanging tassels and carved golden figures is carried forward, with an orange umbrella raised above it. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in orange and yellow garments, walk alongside and fill the foreground. A man in a white shirt holds his hands together in namaste. A large crowd of people stands in the background near a stage and speakers. Banana leaves frame the left edge.2010-02-12A decorated golden procession vehicle, a ratha-style palanquin, moves through a crowd during an evening procession. The structure is draped with garlands of marigolds and green leaves, colourful tassels in red, yellow, green and white, and an orange canopy with fringe. A figure seated on the vehicle wears an ornate dark garment with gold trim and a flower garland. Ceremonial gold fans and a curved gold standard stand at the front. Around it, many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing yellow or orange shawls and lanyards, walk closely beside the vehicle. A roadside billboard reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam - Bidadi Ashram. Hazy dusty light fills the background.2010-02-12December 26 20102010-12-26A dense outdoor crowd of devotees gathers around an ornately decorated ratha/palanquin on an open ground in warm late-day light. The vehicle has a golden canopy hung with colourful tassels and garlands, and an orange fringed parasol stands beside it. A seated figure in orange and gold sits on the platform, and a few people on the vehicle raise their hands. Most devotees wear white or light clothing, with women in saffron, pink and yellow saris. A large green banana leaf fills the right foreground, and a stage with screens and tents is visible in the background.2010-02-12