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A decorated golden procession chariot hung with white jasmine garlands, bells, and tassels in pink, purple, orange and green. Standing at left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and glasses holds a round gold-rimmed shield with a blue emblem. Seated centrally in orange robes with a saffron head wrap and long white garland, a woman holds a similar shield, and a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands behind her on the platform. A small framed portrait of a person in an orange head wrap sits at lower right, labelled in Kannada script. Police in dark caps stand at the lower edge, and onlookers crowd the sides of a red dirt slope behind.

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A photograph of a palanquin procession. A bald man in orange robes with rudraksha mala beads stands on the left, waving a large white feather fan over a seated figure. The seated person wears an orange turban and orange robes, with long dark braided hair and a white flower garland, and raises one hand in greeting. The palanquin is decorated with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strands, golden finials, and tall tassels in red, magenta, purple, green and orange. A red and gold drum sits in front, and palm trees appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long braided hair, an orange turban and orange robes, and is riding in a palanquin at a procession.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession with a golden ornamental canopy hung with gold bells, tassels in orange, pink, red, purple and blue, and white flower garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a striped orange-and-yellow turban, a long white flower garland and rudraksha beads sits at centre, hand raised in blessing. A bald man in orange robes and glasses stands at left gesturing, and a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at right. The front of the palanquin bears a sign with a portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure and Kannada text reading Paramahamsa Nithyanandeshwara Vaidika Sampradaya Darshan. Reddish hillside and banana leaves behind. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the saffron turban and long garland, with the palanquin and orange robes in a festival procession.2010-07-24A procession palanquin decorated with white jasmine garlands, magenta and orange flower strands, and hanging brass bells with coloured tassels in red, green, purple and blue. Seated at the centre is a figure in an orange turban and saffron robes with a long rudraksha mala and a white floral garland across the shoulders. A bald man in orange robes on the left holds a white chamara fan and a brass item, while a man on the right in orange robes wears a pink badge and holds a brass staff. Three to four people are visible on the palanquin.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.2010-07-24July 24 20102010-07-24 +2 copiesOutdoor procession on a decorated palanquin draped in white flower garlands, with gold accents and a red canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in orange, magenta, purple and green. A man with long dark hair and an orange-and-gold head cloth sits on the throne, wearing an orange robe, a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, hands resting on his lap. Beside him a bald man in an orange robe with a mala stands with palms pressed together in greeting. On the right, a smiling man in an orange shawl with maroon borders holds the palanquin pole. Overcast sky in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long hair, orange head cloth, ornate gold-and-flower palanquin and rudraksha mala.2010-07-24A photograph of a golden ceremonial chariot decorated with marigold and red flower garlands and colourful tassels hanging from a red canopy overhead. To the right, a bald man in orange robes and gold necklaces holds a silver ceremonial staff. A camera operator is visible at the left edge.2013-02-10Festive procession photo with a figure in an orange-red sannyasi robe and a gold-and-jewelled crown, standing on a decorated palanquin-style float under a red and orange canopy hung with gold bells and coloured tassels in pink, yellow, green and turquoise. The standing figure smiles and raises one hand in greeting while holding a tall silver staff, and a red-and-white flower garland hangs from the float. Beside them a bald, bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a beaded necklace holds a ceremonial sword-like object. Flower garlands in orange, red and white decorate the float, and utility poles and wires stretch across a clear blue sky.2013-02-10December 29 20102010-12-29A festival procession on an ornate golden chariot decorated with marigold garlands, a large red and turquoise canopy, and hanging brass bells with pink, purple and green tassels. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and a gold crown, with a garland around the neck, sits on a gold throne-like platform. Beside the chariot a bald, bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti holds a silver staff and a mobile phone to his ear, with a rudraksha-style mala and wristwatch visible. Another attendant holds a silver staff with a trident-like top, and a silver sword-like pole rises at the right. Flower bouquets and marigold strands cover the chariot railings.2013-02-10Outdoor photograph of a palanquin procession with palm trees behind. A bald man in orange robes and rudraksha mala stands at left holding a round blue and gold emblem with a white dove, and wears wire-rimmed glasses. Seated at right on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with white and orange flower garlands and multicoloured tassels is a figure in an orange turban and orange robes with a long black-haired hairstyle, rudraksha beads, a flower garland, and a raised hand in greeting.2010-07-24A festive procession on a decorated ceremonial float under a large red canopy with colourful tassels and gold bells. Beside him a bald man in saffron robes and a gold necklace holds a silver trident-topped staff. Marigold and rose garlands, green leaves and a silver-trimmed float frame the scene under a clear blue sky.2013-02-10