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Outdoor evening procession with a richly decorated gold-and-orange ratha chariot, its canopy and pillars hung with marigold garlands and tassels in red, green, purple and yellow. A large orange umbrella rises above the seat. A figure in saffron and gold-embroidered garments with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, hands raised in greeting or blessing, a red cloth draped across the seat. Around the chariot, devotees in white and green clothes walk, several with hands joined in anjali; an orange flag flutters at right beneath tall trees and a clear sky.

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A photograph of an evening procession where a decorated golden palanquin-style vehicle, topped with a fringed orange canopy and strung with hanging bells, tassels and marigold garlands, is carried through a crowd. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an ornate gold-patterned garment and red shawl, sits under the canopy, holding a small wooden object. Around the vehicle, many people in white dhotis and kurtas, some in yellow sashes, walk and press forward; a woman in a white sari stands near the front. Golden carved animal heads adorn the vehicle, and large trees with a clear sky stand behind. A round blue-and-yellow emblem decorates a shield on the right side, and an orange flag flutters at the far right.2010-02-12A golden ceremonial palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, purple and white flower strings, and tasselled fringes in green, pink and orange is carried through an outdoor procession. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and rudraksha-style beads, sits on the palanquin seat beneath a large orange-and-yellow fringed parasol. Around the palanquin, devotees in white kurtas and white or yellow shawls, along with women in orange and red saris, walk alongside and reach up to touch it. A saffron flag is visible at left, and tall trees and a clear sky form the backdrop.2010-02-12A golden ornate ratha procession vehicle with carved gold sides, dragon-headed prows and a large yellow umbrella with fringe overhead, decorated with marigold and purple garlands and hanging tassels in red, green, orange and blue. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron and patterned shawl, sits on the raised seat waving to the crowd. Around the chariot, many people in white clothes with yellow shawls walk and push, and devotees in white surround the vehicle as part of a procession. Trees and a clear sky are behind.2010-02-12A festival procession shows a richly decorated golden chariot draped with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands and hanging tassels of bells. A seated man in white ceremonial clothing with a gold crown sits on the platform, smiling. A large orange and gold canopy umbrella shelters the chariot, and a multicoloured striped umbrella stands beside it. A dense crowd of devotees, mostly women in white and yellow clothes and some with white and red marks on their foreheads, surrounds the chariot, with flags visible in the background.2010-01-01A golden ceremonial palanquin decorated with marigold and white garlands, purple and yellow flower strings, and hanging tasselled bells in red, green, blue and orange. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl and white garland, sits seated on the palanquin's cushioned platform, looking toward the crowd, with an ornate gold umbrella overhead. Palm trees stand behind. Around the carriage, people in white and yellow clothing walk and stand, some with palms pressed together in greeting, and devotees hold orange fans. A Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam banner is visible at the upper right. The scene reads as a procession. The seated man has distinctive long hair and orange shawl cues, matching the a person candidate profile, though his appearance is only partly clear.2010-02-12A decorated golden procession chariot, ratha, moves through a crowd at dusk. Its canopy has an orange and red fringed top and a golden finial. Strings of white and yellow marigold garlands, bells, and pink, blue and green tassels hang from the structure. A golden swan-headed figure and a golden finial curl at the front. A seated person in an orange garment sits on a red and gold cushioned seat at the centre of the chariot, smiling. Devotees in white and orange surround the vehicle, and a partly visible man in a white turban and white clothing stands behind it. Speakers, unfinished buildings and an orange umbrella appear in the background.2010-02-12A photograph of an evening procession. A richly decorated golden ratha/chariot carries a seated figure under a large orange and gold umbrella with fringed edges. The figure wears orange-red clothing and a long red-and-orange shawl, with dark hair past the shoulders, and raises one hand in greeting. The chariot is hung with marigold and white flower garlands, purple tassels, and colourful bells in red, orange, teal and pink. Golden ornamental figures and a gilded pole frame the scene. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe stands with his back to the camera, and people in white clothes and a woman in yellow stand among the crowd, some holding up phones. Bare trees and a red flag appear in the background.2010-02-12A golden ornate ratha chariot procession moves through an outdoor festival grounds, with a golden palanquin-style vehicle decorated with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, colourful tassels and bells, and a golden ceremonial parasol with yellow fringe overhead. A figure with long dark hair and a gold-embroidered headdress sits on a red cushioned seat at the centre, wearing a golden shawl. Saffron-robed sannyasis walk alongside in orange cloth, while devotees in white shirts and yellow scarves surround the chariot, some reaching out to touch it.2010-02-12A decorated golden ratha or palanquin procession vehicle is adorned with white and multicoloured flower garlands and hanging brass bells with tassels in yellow, pink, teal and orange. A figure with long dark hair wears a green and gold garment and a garland of white and red flowers, seated on a cushioned golden seat beneath a gold fringed canopy. In the foreground, devotees in white and an orange-red flag crowd the procession. Greenery and a few trees appear in the background under an overcast sky.2010-12-20A decorated golden palanquin-style ratha procession moves through a crowd under a clear blue sky. A man with long dark hair and a saffron-orange garment with a leopard-print shawl sits on the golden seat beneath a large yellow-and-red canopy, wearing a white flower garland and smiling; the figure is an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) candidate, seated in a position of honour with long hair and a saffron garment, so this is a probable in-person presence. The palanquin is festooned with marigold and white flower garlands, green leaves, purple and yellow tassels and hanging bells, and a golden serpent-shaped pole curls along its left edge. Devotees in white and yellow clothes walk alongside, one man in white with a blue badge holding the rail, a woman in a white sari with hands pressed together, and others in orange and yellow garments. Approximately ten to fifteen physical people are visible.2010-02-12A golden processional ratha or chariot decorated with garlands of white and magenta flowers, with a gold canopy umbrella and hanging tassels in red, yellow, green and blue. A seated figure in a yellow-green garment sits on the golden platform with hands joined in namaste, facing forward. Below, a crowd of devotees surrounds the chariot; a bald man in white dhoti stands at left and women in saffron and white saris are visible, some with palms joined. Marigold and rose garlands drape the carriage, with an ornamented golden arch overhead and a carved makara head at the left edge. Trees and a green-roofed building form the background.2010-12-20Outdoor photograph of an evening procession on an ornate golden ratha-style chariot decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands, colourful tassels in green, pink, orange and purple, and a gold-brass umbrella canopy. A man with long dark hair and an orange robe sits centrally on the golden seat, raising one hand in greeting, wearing a flower garland and a rudraksha mala. Near the front, a person in white clothing holds up a decorated brass-rimmed plate or tray. Below, other people's heads are visible in the foreground, and a gold-topped carved ornament hangs at the left edge against a pale blue sky with a utility pole and palm trees behind.2010-02-12