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A golden ratha-style chariot with a carved elephant-head prow and canopy hung with tassels in green, pink, orange and purple is carried through a crowd beneath coconut palms. A figure with long dark hair in a gold-trimmed saffron cloth stands on the chariot, hands joined in anjali, and an orange-robed attendant at right holds a tray of fruit. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and purple flowers drape the chariot, and a red flag is held at left by a white-clad devotee. The chariot is carried in procession by people in white and orange clothing.

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A golden ornate ratha or palanquin-style chariot decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands, purple and yellow flower strings, bells and multicolored tassels, topped by a golden crowned canopy with fringed orange umbrella. A golden serpent-headed finial curves at the front. Behind it, a figure in an orange-and-saffron top stands on the vehicle. Around it, many people in white clothes and some in orange stand in a palm-lined outdoor setting, with a saffron flag held at left and a tray of fruit at the lower right. This is a procession scene.2010-02-12A golden ornate palanquin-style ratha with a gilded canopy and dragon-head prows, decorated with marigold and white garlands, colourful tassels and bells, moves through a festival procession under coconut palms. A man with long dark hair, bare-chested with a white shawl and rudraksha-style beads, sits in the golden seat folding his hands in greeting. Around the ratha, devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing walk, and an orange flag is held in the foreground. A tray of fruit sits near the front, and a red tassel-trimmed umbrella stands above. Several people in the crowd are visible at the lower edge.2010-02-12A photograph of an evening procession with a golden ornate palanquin-style ratha decorated with garlands of marigolds, yellow flowers and purple and white strands, tassels in red, blue, green and orange hanging from a tiered canopy above. A man with long dark hair sits on the golden seat wearing an orange-saffron garment, a white and red floral garland and an ornate gold-brocade cloth. Crowds in white and light clothing surround the cart on both sides, and a man in white holds up a decorated fan or umbrella-like panel with a blue and orange design at right. Palm trees and a dusky sky fill the background.2010-02-12A photograph of an ornate golden palanquin procession vehicle decorated with garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers and tasselled canopy poles in orange, green, purple and red. A figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece, wearing orange robes and a garland, sits on a gold-and-red throne-like seat smiling and raising a hand in greeting. A carved golden dragon-head ornament projects from the front of the vehicle. Behind and around it, many people in white and orange clothes watch and walk along the procession route, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12A photograph of a festival procession with a gold-decorated ratha chariot topped by a golden canopy with fringed tassels in orange, pink, green and blue, and garlands of white jasmine and purple flowers. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red garment, sits in the ornate golden seat with hands pressed together in namaste. Another figure in white and an orange-robed attendant stand beside the chariot, and a brass bell hangs from the canopy. Crowds of people in white clothing fill the foreground under palm trees and a clear sky, and brass plates with fruit rest on the chariot's base.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12A photograph of a gilded palanquin procession moving through a crowd, with palm trees behind. A seated figure in orange robes sits under an ornate golden canopy decorated with fringed tassels in orange, pink, green and yellow, and garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers. The golden palanquin is carved with elephant-headed finials and draped with marigold and jasmine garlands. Devotees in white clothing and orange-robed attendants walk alongside, some with hands folded in namaskar. A red flag and a tall decorated pole with colourful tassels stand at the edges. A figure in the foreground wears an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style necklace.2010-02-12A photograph of a festival procession on a palm-lined street. A man with long dark hair and a saffron-orange garment sits on an ornate gold palanquin-style chariot with a golden dragon-headed prow, its canopy hung with colourful tassels, bells and marigold garlands. He holds his palms together in namaskar. Crowds in white and mixed clothing surround the vehicle, and a brass kalasha-topped pillar stands behind it. In the lower foreground, a figure in white and a tray of fruit sit near the chariot's base. The vehicle is draped in purple, yellow and white flowers.2010-02-12A festival procession on a golden ratha chariot draped with yellow, orange, purple and white flower garlands and a tiered golden canopy with tassels in green, pink, orange and blue. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha-style beaded garland and a white floral garland, sits on the raised seat and smiles toward the crowd; his appearance is probable Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, saffron robe and beaded garlands, and he is seated on the chariot as the honoured figure. An orange parasol with fringe shades the chariot, an orange flag is held up on the left, and fruit sits on the chariot base. Devotees in white and orange clothes walk and crowd around, and palm trees stand against a pale sky.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a gilded ceremonial palanquin decorated with multicoloured tassels and thick garlands of purple, white and yellow flowers. A smiling man in an ornate gold crown sits on a red-cushioned seat at the centre of the vehicle, wearing a garland of white and red flowers. Gold finials and bells hang from the canopy poles, and a few onlookers in saris and white dhotis stand near the base. Evening sky and palm trees are visible behind. Identity is not established from appearance, so the seated figure is described by role only.2011-12-15December 27 20092009-12-27