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A decorated golden palanquin-style ratha in an outdoor procession, draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands and hanging multicoloured tassels with gold bells beneath an ornate umbrella. Seated in the cart, a figure in an orange-saffron garment sits with hands folded in anjali, with long dark hair. A bald man in a white shirt and a woman in a red sari with glasses stand at the cart's side, the man holding a round orange-and-white decorative shield. Several onlookers in the foreground, including people in yellow and orange, watch the procession under a clear blue sky.

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A decorated golden procession chariot with a curved golden prow and a canopy of colourful tassels, bells and white and purple flower garlands. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on the chariot seat with hands pressed together in namaskar. Crowd members in the foreground include a bald man in white, a woman in red and people in white, with a striped umbrella and blue sky overhead. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing, consistent with a procession ratha honouring a guru.2010-02-12A decorated golden palanquin procession vehicle with a canopy hung with marigold garlands, tassels and small gold bells, under a clear sky. A seated figure at the centre wears a gold crown, has long dark hair and a beard, and is garlanded with white and red flowers; the figure's appearance is consistent with the appearance cues described for a presenter, though the identity is uncertain. Two attendants stand at the base: one in white kurta with a yellow sash lifts arms to adjust the canopy, while another in saffron-orange clothing holds a red umbrella overhead and raises a ceremonial gold staff. A red parasol and a yellow-orange cloth panel with a blue bird emblem decorate the vehicle, and another person in white stands at the right edge.2010-01-01A 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.2009-12-27A festival procession with a large golden ratha or chariot decorated with garlands of marigolds, yellow and purple flowers, and hanging gold bells with red and green tassels. A golden makara-headed prow curves over the front. Above, a tall ornate umbrella with yellow and orange fringe shelters the chariot. A seated figure at the centre wears a gold crown or turban, white garments and a red and white garland, with a dark shawl draped over the shoulder, and sits on a gilded seat. Foreground devotees include a young man in saffron robes with a beaded necklace, another in white with an orange sash, and a man in yellow. A red and blue decorated parasol stands at the right edge. Palm trees and blue sky appear in the background.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial chariot procession carries a man with long dark swept-back hair in orange-saffron clothing, waving his right hand from a raised seat. The ratha is draped in marigold and white flower garlands, with an orange ornate canopy overhead, a gold-and-orange umbrella-style top, and hanging bells with green, purple and blue tassels. In front, a man in an orange robe with a long mala walks beside the chariot, while a bald man in white with a yellow shawl raises a round orange-and-white ceremonial fan-shaped disc. Devotees in white and yellow shawls and saffron walk along the procession in a sunny outdoor setting.2010-02-12A decorated golden ratha chariot processes outdoors, draped with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and hanging tassels in red, green, blue and yellow. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an ornate gold crown, saffron-orange robes, a red garland and beaded rudraksha-style mala necklaces, sits on a red cushioned seat raising one hand in blessing. White-clad devotees walk alongside and onlookers watch from the roadside under trees.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A decorated golden chariot in an outdoor procession, draped with white, purple and orange flower garlands and hung with tassels in orange, pink, green, purple and magenta. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron garment with a red and white flower garland sits on a golden seat under a canopy, smiling and looking to one side. A person in white raises a painted round fan with a blue and gold design toward him, and a red flag with a blue emblem waves at left. Palm trees and a crowd of onlookers fill the background against a pale sky.2010-02-12Outdoor procession with a golden ratha or chariot decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, tassels and bells, and a blue and gold emblem bearing a white dove. A woman in an orange sari with a red-and-gold garland sits on the chariot seat, holding a sword and smiling. Devotees in white and orange clothing walk alongside, some pushing or steadying the chariot and others raising their hands. Orange flags and a blue sky are visible behind the crowd.2012-01-01A photograph of a palanquin procession. A bald man in orange robes with rudraksha mala beads stands on the left, waving a large white feather fan over a seated figure. The seated person wears an orange turban and orange robes, with long dark braided hair and a white flower garland, and raises one hand in greeting. The palanquin is decorated with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strands, golden finials, and tall tassels in red, magenta, purple, green and orange. A red and gold drum sits in front, and palm trees appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long braided hair, an orange turban and orange robes, and is riding in a palanquin at a procession.2010-07-24A decorated golden ratha procession float, draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands, tasselled bells and a large yellow fringed canopy, carries a smiling person in an orange top and leopard-print shawl with garlands, raising one hand in greeting. Men in white shirts and yellow scarves walk alongside, one holding a yellow fan, and a man in yellow cloth stands in the foreground. Crowds fill the lower frame under a clear blue sky. The person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance; the seated figure is described by role only.2010-02-12January 13 20152015-01-13