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A photograph of an evening procession with a richly decorated golden palanquin-style chariot draped in marigold, white and purple garlands, with colourful tassels hanging from a canopy above. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a red-and-white garland, sits on the decorated seat, and a figure in a brown-orange shawl stands at the rear of the chariot. Around the chariot, devotees in white dhotis and white shirts walk beside it, some with yellow and gold sashes, and a man in white holds up an object with raised arms in the foreground. a person is seated in the chariot, identified by long swept hair, saffron robe and garlands, as its central occupant.

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A photograph of an evening procession at an outdoor event. A figure with long dark hair wearing orange-saffron robes and a white flower garland sits on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with white, yellow and purple flower garlands and a golden canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in green, pink, orange and blue. A man in white ritual clothes holds up an object toward the seated figure, and a golden cloth or umbrella overhead adds to the scene. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis stand around the chariot, and a woman in a yellow sari is at the right edge. Several people in white clothing walk alongside the palanquin in the crowd.2010-02-12A photograph of an ornately decorated golden palanquin procession under palm trees. On the raised golden seat, a long-haired figure wearing an orange-saffron garment sits with hands raised in greeting or blessing. The palanquin is draped with garlands of white and purple flowers, hanging tassels in green, red, orange, yellow and magenta, and a gold-carved elephant-headed finial at the front. Above, an ornate umbrella with fringe shades the seat. Below, a man in a light shirt raises both hands toward the seat, and several white-clad devotees and bystanders stand around the chariot in the crowd.2010-02-12A festival procession on a decorated float with a gold-trimmed canopy, draped in marigold and jasmine garlands, with bright tassels in green, pink, blue and red hanging from the umbrella and a gold-and-white elephant-trunk shaped ornament at top right. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a garland sits centrally on a red-and-gold throne-like seat. Around the float, young people in white kurtas and yellow shawls walk and pull the cart, while women in saffron and orange saris and a few older women in white and orange stand nearby. One person beside the float holds a ceremonial brass vessel, and a crowd fills the street behind them. Scattered tall trees and a loudspeaker stand appear in the background.2010-02-12A golden ornate palanquin or ratha is carried in a procession, decorated with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and hanging tassels in green, orange, purple and red. A large orange fringed umbrella stands above it, and a golden makara-headed finial curves at the front. Seated in the palanquin is a figure in orange and gold robes, with a round blue and gold emblem fan held up by a devotee. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing yellow shawls, walk alongside and push or carry the vehicle; a crowd of onlookers fills the background among tall palm trees and a copper-coloured pillar.2010-02-12A photograph of an evening procession in which a man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a white floral garland, sits on an ornate golden ratha-style palanquin with a gold throne-like seat. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a garland, and is presented as the honoured figure on the decorated chariot. The palanquin is draped with garlands of white, yellow, purple and orange flowers and hung with colourful tassels and gold bells, with a golden umbrella overhead and a gold-carved horse-head ornament at the front. Crowds of devotees surround the chariot, including a man in white with a yellow shawl holding an orange cloth aloft and women in saris, with many more people in the background.2010-02-12A photograph of a festival procession with a gilded, ornately decorated palanquin carried through a crowd under a clear blue sky. The palanquin has a large yellow-and-orange canopy with fringe, golden makara-style finials, and strings of marigold garlands and tassels in red, orange, yellow and purple. Seated on the golden platform is a figure with long hair and a bare-chested upper body, wearing a gold crown and red garland, appearing to be a person. Around the palanquin, men in white dhotis and yellow shoulder cloths walk and steady it, while a bearded man in an orange robe with a garland stands in the foreground. Devotees in white and yellow surround the procession, with a banner in the background.2010-01-01An outdoor evening procession on a gold-and-orange ratha, a decorated chariot draped with garlands of marigolds, purple and white flowers and green foliage, with hanging bells and colourful tassels overhead. A smiling person with long dark hair sits on the raised seat in an orange robe with a white garland and ornate gold armbands, with a golden umbrella above. Devotees in white and saffron clothing crowd the cart and hold blue-and-orange fans. Several people stand at the base of the chariot and along its edges.2010-02-12A festival procession on a richly decorated golden palanquin-style ratha, draped with marigold and jasmine garlands, colourful tassels and bells, and a large orange umbrella with a lotus-shaped finial. A long-haired figure in an orange garment with a white garland sits on the cushioned seat, raising one hand in blessing. Devotees in white clothes surround the ratha, some holding decorative round fans with blue and orange designs, while others press palms together in greeting. Palm trees and a white wall stand behind the crowd, with a sky backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the chariot, identified by long swept-back hair, orange clothing and garland cues.2010-02-12A decorated golden palanquin procession moves through a crowd under a clear sky with palm trees behind. A seated person in an orange top and a white garland sits on a gold-carved throne-like seat beneath a canopy hung with bells, orange, pink, green and blue tassels and marigold garlands. An orange parasol with a lotus motif stands at the right. Crowd members in white shirts and orange clothes press around the vehicle, some raising hands. Several people in the foreground are partially visible. A cutout bird logo appears at upper left.2010-02-12Outdoor festival procession on a golden ornate palanquin decorated with garlands of marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers, with tassels in red, green, blue and yellow hanging from a yellow umbrella canopy. A figure with long dark hair in an orange-saffron garment with a white garland sits on a red-and-gold cushioned seat, raising a hand in greeting. Around the palanquin, devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls and red saris hold and steady the carriage, while crowds stand beneath colourful tassel decorations. Leaves and flowers are tied along the carriage, and a golden trident-like finial rises at the top right.2010-02-12A photograph of an evening procession with a richly decorated golden ratha or chariot draped in marigold and jasmine garlands and tasselled orange, green, pink and red fabric canopies. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange garment and white flower garlands, sits on the chariot seat smiling and gesturing with her hand. Behind her, a man wearing an orange garment and a multicoloured tasselled headdress stands near the chariot, while people in white clothes and orange shawls walk alongside. A golden elephant-trunk shaped ornament extends at the right edge. a person candidate not established; the visible figure's appearance is uncertain.2010-02-12A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle with a large orange-and-gold umbrella canopy topped with a tassel fringe, strung with yellow and purple marigold and jasmine garlands and hanging bells with red, pink, blue and green tassels. A figure with long dark hair in an orange robe and white garland sits on the raised seat, smiling. In the foreground a man in an orange robe and a man in white clothes walk beside the chariot, and a man in white holds a fan-like orange chamara.2010-02-12