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A festival procession on a palanquin decorated with white, orange, pink and magenta flower garlands, gold-tipped bells and tassels in red, orange, blue and green. A man in orange robes and a white-and-orange turban sits on the palanquin under a red-and-purple umbrella, holding a gold staff. Beside him stands an older bald man in orange robes holding a white yak-tail fan. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt raises a camera and a hand over the crowd. Palm trees and saffron flags appear in the background.

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A decorated palanquin procession on a road. A figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a flower-garlanded palanquin draped with white, pink, red and orange garlands and hung with golden bells and tassels, with a yellow-and-green canopy overhead. A second person in orange stands at the front holding a round orange-and-blue fan-like object and a white whisk, and a golden staff rises at the rear. In the foreground, a man in white clothes with a saffron scarf and rudraksha-style beads holds a saffron flag on a pole, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands below. Saffron flags and white-clad marchers line the street behind, with a palm tree and a banner visible.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession float covered in white, orange, pink and purple flower garlands, with gold bells and tasselled hangings in orange, pink, teal and blue. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on the float, with a white ceremonial fan held by a standing attendant in orange clothes on the left. A devotee in a white shirt on the left raises a camera toward the float, and another person in white with a yellow shawl is seen in the lower foreground. An orange ceremonial flag with a gold-embroidered design is in the foreground, and an orange and red umbrella canopy sits above the float.2010-07-24A photograph of a flower-decked palanquin procession. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate palanquin covered with white and multicoloured garlands, hanging gold bells and tassels, with a large red-and-yellow striped canopy overhead. A white fly-whisk-like yak-tail fan is held beside them. Two men in saffron-orange dhotis or wraps stand at the front of the palanquin, one raising a hand in greeting, the other in a deep orange shawl with a rosette badge on his chest. Men in white shirts and an orange-flagged crowd line the roadside, one holding a small framed portrait sign, with a truck and palm trees behind.2010-07-24A 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 festival procession on a decorated vehicle draped in garlands of white jasmine and magenta flowers, with hanging brass bells and colourful tassels. A figure in orange robes and an orange headwrap sits on the raised seat, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a white garland. Beside him, a man in orange robes and a beaded necklace holds a whisk-like fan and gestures. A canopy with red and orange fringed tassels shades the vehicle. Around it, men in white shirts and dark uniformed police officers walk alongside, and an orange flag is visible at right.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a roadside. A large ornate palanquin (palaki) decorated with white and orange flower garlands, golden bells, tassels and a golden finial is carried forward by men in white shirts and yellow scarves. Seated on the palanquin is a figure with long dark hair and an orange-and-gold turban, wearing orange robes and a long flower garland, with a standing attendant in orange behind him. Another man in orange robes stands beside the palanquin, and a multicoloured canopy umbrella shades the seat. Along the road, many people in white shirts and dhotis carry orange-and-blue flags and walk alongside uniformed police officers in khaki. A white hatchback car and parked motorbikes appear at the edge of the road, with green vegetation behind.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession. A man in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban sits on an orange-cushioned seat under a canopy hung with white jasmine garlands, golden bells, and red, pink, purple, yellow and blue tassels, raising one hand in greeting. Beside the palanquin, a man in an orange robe with a pink rosette badge holds a white fly-whisk-like chamara and gestures toward the seated figure. Another orange-clad attendant stands at the right edge, and an orange flag and a small framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure appear at the far right. Marigold and white flower garlands wrap the palanquin's golden poles. Probable Swamiji is seated in the palanquin, identified by long hair, saffron-orange clothing and turban, and a ceremonial procession setting. The scene shows a roadside street with trees behind.2010-07-24July 25 20102010-07-25A festival procession on an ornate golden ratha, a decorated chariot-palanquin, adorned with yellow, orange and white marigold garlands and hanging brass bells with pink, red, green and blue tassels. A long-haired man in orange robes and a red-and-orange garland sits on the raised golden seat under a yellow and red parasol canopy, while a standing man in orange robes attends beside him holding a small object. Crowds in white shirts and orange shawls stand along the roadside, with palm trees behind. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a ceremonial garland on the ratha. The attendant is a devotee in orange.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A 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.2010-07-24A golden palanquin procession at an outdoor event. A seated figure on the gilded palki wears an orange-and-gold garland and a gold crown-like headpiece, holding a white fly-whisk. The gold-plated palanquin is decorated with yellow marigold garlands, purple and white flowers, and colourful tassels and bells hang from its canopy. Below, several people in white dhotis and orange cloth carry or walk beside it, and a crowd holds orange flags with black lettering. A bare-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge in the foreground.2011-07-15