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A photograph of a decorated palanquin procession. On the palanquin stands a woman in orange saffron clothing with an orange head wrap, a white flower garland, and a long rudraksha mala, smiling. Beside her a bald man in orange robes and glasses holds a round blue-and-gold emblem shield with a white dove. Behind them hang tassels in orange, purple, red, green and pink with gold bells, and white and purple flower garlands drape the structure. A man in an orange cloth stands at the rear, and a crowd of onlookers in the foreground watches. Palm trees and a white wall with a partly visible banner reading 'AHAMSA NANDA' appear in the background.

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A decorated palanquin procession with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands, smiling and raising a hand in greeting. A bald man in orange robes stands at left, holding the palanquin's decorated edge. Beside the seated figure sits another man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and dark hair. The palanquin is festooned with hanging tassels in orange, pink, purple, green and red, gold bells, yellow and white garlands, and a yellow fan-shaped panel bearing a white dove emblem. Palm trees and a white wall form the background. Outdoor procession setting.2010-07-24Outdoor festival procession on a flower-decorated palanquin hung with colourful tassels, bells and garlands of white and yellow flowers. A seated figure in orange and saffron robes with a saffron head wrap, long dark hair and a mala necklace waves to the crowd, with a second figure in orange robes standing at the left holding a decorated blue and gold circular fan. Palm trees and a white wall stand behind, with a uniformed officer's cap visible at the bottom.2010-07-24A festival procession on a decorated palanquin, the palaki, covered with white and orange flower garlands, hanging gold bells, and tassels in pink, green, and orange. A figure with long dark hair wears an orange turban and orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, raising one hand in blessing. Beside the palanquin stands a bald man in an orange robe and shawl with glasses and a rudraksha mala, holding a round blue and gold emblem. A uniformed police officer in a dark cap and khaki uniform, several men in white shirts, and a crowd walk along the street. A red and white banner in the background reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda: Will the world be green? At the right, a golden ornamental umbrella with fringes shades the scene. The palanquin has golden lion-head ornaments and a golden finial.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 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 in an outdoor setting with palm trees and a tiled-roof building behind. A central seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban, wearing a white flower garland with red accents and a dark rudraksha mala, raises one hand in blessing with long dark hair falling over his shoulders. To his left, a bald man in orange robes, wearing glasses, a red tilak and a rudraksha mala, stands holding the edge of a blue-and-gold shield-shaped panel decorated with a white dove and gold flowers. A second orange-robed attendant sits behind the palanquin. The palanquin is festooned with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strings, and colourful red, purple, green and yellow tassels.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.2010-07-24A 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.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a decorated palanquin draped with white jasmine garlands, orange and marigold garlands, and hanging tassels in red, pink, purple, blue, yellow and green. A seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban wears white and orange flower garlands and holds a folded document in his lap while raising one hand in blessing. A bald man in orange robes and glasses stands behind him holding a long-handled white fly-whisk, and a man in an orange shawl on the right waves a white whisk. Gold-tipped poles and a gold finial frame the palanquin; a sky and roadside trees are visible behind.2010-07-24A photograph of a palanquin procession outdoors, with palm trees and a white wall behind. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe, orange turban and long dark wavy hair, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, raises one hand in greeting while sitting on a richly decorated palaki covered in white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strings and bright tassels in purple, green, red and pink. A bald man in an orange robe stands at left, reaching toward the palanquin's fringed canopy. A second man in orange with a rudraksha mala sits at the right edge of the palanquin. Gold-coloured bells and fringe decorate the carriage.2010-07-24Outdoor procession scene with a figure seated in an ornate palanquin decorated with colourful tassels in purple, red, green and magenta, white jasmine garlands and orange flower strings. The seated person wears an orange-red turban, an orange robe, a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi, with long dark hair falling forward and a smile. A bald man in orange robes stands at the left holding the golden-rimmed palanquin frame with a blue and orange emblem bearing a white dove. A second man in orange with a rudraksha mala and a pendant stands at right beside the palanquin. Palm trees and a white wall are in the background. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, a turban and saffron clothing, which is an appearance-based cue for a person, though this is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-07-24A decorated golden palanquin, a palaki, is carried in a procession with white and yellow flower garlands and hanging brass bells with colourful tassels in red, green, blue and purple. Seated on the palanquin is a person in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and a long necklace of white flowers, with rudraksha-style beads at the neck. Beside them stands a bald man in orange robes holding the rim of the palanquin. Around them, devotees in white clothing hold red flags and framed photographs, and women in saris and a man in a white shirt watch and wave. The setting is a dirt road, and the palanquin's rear shows a blue and gold emblem.2010-07-24