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A decorated procession float, a palanquin-style chariot draped in white and marigold garlands with brass bells and multicolored tassels. A bald man in an orange saffron robe stands at the front holding a golden staff, beside a seated figure in orange with a saffron turban and long dark hair, with a white fly-whisk (chamara) in the foreground. Another orange-robed attendant stands behind. Two uniformed security guards in khaki with dark caps walk in front of the float, and devotees in white and yellow saris stand at the right edge. A banner partly visible at top left reads a name with 'Nithyananda'.

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July 24 20102010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession float with a golden makara-headed prow, draped in garlands of white jasmine and multicoloured flowers and hung with brass bells and tassels. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits in the centre of the float, raising a hand in greeting. A standing attendant in orange robes holds a long white chamara fan, and another attendant in white with a yellow sash stands at the rear. Uniformed police officers line the float, and a bystander in a white shirt stands at the front. Red and orange flags and a roadside banner with a portrait fly along the street. a person cues are the orange robes and orange head wrap of the seated figure on the procession float, shown in a ceremonial palanquin setting.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession float is covered in white and orange flower garlands, golden bells, and hanging tassels in orange, pink, purple, green and blue. On the float, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange turban, orange robes, a white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, raising one hand. Beside them a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala smiles. A bald man in orange robes stands at the left edge holding a white yak-tail chamara fan. Uniformed police officers are visible at the bottom corners, and a red banner with partial lettering appears behind the float.2010-07-24A festival procession on a street with a richly decorated palanquin (palaki) covered in garlands of white and pink flowers, hanging bells, green, pink and blue tassels, and a multicoloured canopy with fringe. A golden makara-headed finial tops the structure. A bald man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands on the palanquin holding a golden staff with a white fan-like chamara beside him, while a woman in orange sari with a head covering sits within the palanquin. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a tulsi mala walks among uniformed police officers in black caps. Crowd members and a blue banner with white text are visible behind.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a decorated palanquin-style float with a multicolour canopy of tassels, gold finials and garlands of white and pink flowers. Seated on the float is a long-haired figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, raising one hand in blessing. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a round blue-and-gold emblem with a white dove. Below, uniformed security guards in khaki and a man in white shirt stand near the float; palm trees are in the background.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession float covered in white, orange, pink and yellow flower garlands and hanging tassels in red, green, blue and purple. A seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban wears a long white garland and a dark bead mala, sitting on a red cushion. Beside him a man in an orange robe with a bead mala stands. On the left a bald man in an orange robe and mala waves a large white chamara fan over the seated figure. Uniformed police officers in peaked caps stand at the edges of the frame, and a golden makara-shaped ornament is visible at the left.2010-07-24A festival procession on a street lined with palm trees and a white wall. On a decorated palanquin draped with garlands of white, yellow and orange flowers, a bald man in an orange robe and orange shawl stands at the front, holding a small orange-bordered cloth, while a woman in an orange sari and orange headwrap sits beside him. Golden bells and tassels hang from the canopy, and a golden makara-headed ornament curls at the top. Uniformed attendants in khaki with red badges and men in white shirts walk around the palanquin, and orange flags are visible in the background. A small printed portrait on a placard shows a figure in orange, with partial text reading Paramahamsa Nithyananda.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession on a dirt road. An ornate canopy-topped palanquin, draped in white flower garlands, colourful tassels and orange cloth, carries a man in an orange-saffron robe standing at the front; a figure in orange also stands behind him, with a multicoloured umbrella held above. Two attendants in white stand at the sides with white fan-like chamaras. Uniformed police or security personnel in khaki walk alongside, and men in white kurtas wear orange sashes and carry red-and-orange flags. A banner with a portrait is held up in the crowd, and buses are parked behind.2010-07-24A festival procession on a richly decorated palanquin (palaki) covered with garlands of white and magenta flowers, hanging gold bells, and tassels in red, green, blue and pink beneath a red canopy umbrella. Seated centrally is a long-haired figure wearing an orange-and-red turban, orange robes, a flower garland and a raised right hand in blessing; the figure's presentation shows long hair, a turban, saffron clothing and a garland, consistent with a person candidate on the palanquin. Beside the palanquin stands a shaved-headed man in orange robes with hands folded, and a man in orange robes holds a white chamara fly-whisk and a gold staff. Orange KAILASA flags fly behind, and a man in white holds a small framed portrait with a saffron-robed figure. Several onlookers are visible along the roadside.2010-07-24April 18 20162016-04-18A decorated palanquin procession moves along a city road under overcast sky. The ornate golden-and-red palanquin is hung with marigold garlands, tassels, bells and a carved gold swan-like prow. A rainbow-coloured canopy umbrella sits atop it. Two saffron-robed monastics stand on the platform; the nearer one holds a white chauri fan, and a woman in a red sari stands beside them. Around the palanquin, uniformed marshals in khaki and white shirts guide the crowd, and motorcycle riders and a dark car are visible at left. A bus and power poles stand behind, with red flags in the crowd.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession (palaki) moves along a dirt road. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, with an orange head wrap, long dark hair and a white flower garland, sits on the ornate palanquin, gesturing with one hand. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a man in orange robes holding a fan stands at right. Other men in white shirts stand on the palanquin. The canopy is hung with gold bells, pink, orange, blue and green tassels, and white jasmine garlands, with golden elephant-trunk shaped poles and a round orange-and-blue medallion panel. A blue truck bed and a white car are in the background.2010-07-24