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A 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.

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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 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 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.2010-07-24A 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 a decorated palanquin procession. A central figure seated on a richly adorned palanquin wears an orange turban, orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, and raises one hand in blessing. Behind him stands a shaven-headed man in orange robes with glasses and a rudraksha mala, holding a white chamara fly-whisk. On the right, a man in orange robes with a round emblem on his shoulder holds a white chamara and a small ceremonial item. The palanquin is draped with white jasmine garlands, pink and purple flowers, orange and green tassels and gold finials, with a white-and-gold emblem visible at the lower right.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession on a roadside. A long-haired figure in orange clothing with an orange head wrap and a garland sits centrally on an ornate golden-and-orange palanquin draped with white jasmine garlands, magenta flowers and hanging tassels, with gold bells and a gold canopy with a carved golden lion-head finial. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside him, and another man in orange robes raises a hand near the palanquin. Behind and around the palanquin, many men in white shirts and orange sashes hold orange flags and walk along the road, with a few onlookers and a white car visible. A large circular orange emblem with blue flower motifs is mounted on the palanquin's side.2010-07-24December 27 20092009-12-27July 24 20102010-07-24 +1 copiesJuly 24 20102010-07-24 +1 copiesA palanquin procession scene outdoors with palm trees behind. A central seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands, sits on an ornate orange-and-gold palanquin topped with tall red, purple, green and yellow tassels. A bald man in orange robes stands at the left edge gesturing toward the seated figure, and another man in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at the right holding a decorated fan. The palanquin panels show white dove emblems with blue and gold floral motifs. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure has long swept-back hair, an orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, consistent with the page's Palaki event.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.2010-07-24July 25 20102010-07-25