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A festival procession on a decorated golden ratha chariot with a carved golden horse-head prow, draped in garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers and hanging brass bells with pink, green and yellow tassels. A seated figure in white garments with a red garland sits at the centre of the chariot, a gold crown-like headpiece on his head. Around the chariot, young men in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis walk with garlands, and one man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl stands beside the wheels. A large yellow-and-orange umbrella and a red-and-yellow ceremonial parasol shade the chariot against a blue sky.

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A festival procession on an ornate golden chariot, decorated with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, hanging bells, colourful tassels and a gilded horse-head carving at the front. A figure seated at the top wears a gold crown and sits beneath a yellow umbrella, with a red striped parasol held beside the chariot. Several men walk alongside: one in an orange robe with a beaded necklace at left, a smiling young man in white with an orange shawl, a man in white with a yellow shawl and glasses, and a man in a white shirt holding a tray. Palm leaves frame the right edge under a bright sky.2010-01-01Outdoor festival procession on a richly decorated golden ratha chariot draped with marigold and yellow flower garlands, hung with gold bells and multicoloured tassels, and topped by an orange umbrella canopy. A figure seated at the centre wears a gold crown, red and orange garlands and an orange robe. In front, a smiling man in white kurta holds a hand up near the chariot, while a bare-chested man with long dark hair wears an orange cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace and smiles beside the chariot. Crowds in white clothes raise hands and cheer around the wheels. A round orange emblem with a white bird and gold rays is affixed to the chariot side.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A golden ratha procession float, heavily decorated with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and colourful tassels, is carried forward on a sunny day. A young man seated on the float wears a gold crown and a red-and-gold garment, raising one hand in greeting. A man in an orange robe holds a large red parasol above the float, and several men in white with yellow shawls walk and carry the procession alongside, some with rudraksha malas and folded hands. Bare trees and a concrete wall stand behind the scene.2010-01-01A ceremonial procession chariot, decorated with golden fittings, orange and turquoise tassels, and garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers, carries a seated figure beneath a large orange fringed canopy. The seated figure wears an orange garment, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with long dark hair, and smiles toward the crowd. Two orange flags rise at the right edge. Around the chariot, devotees in orange and white clothing walk along, including a man in an orange robe in the foreground and older men in white shirts and a glasses-wearing man at the right. Bare branches and a building stand in the background under a pale sky. Probable Swamiji is seated on the chariot, identified by long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing and rudraksha-style beads.2010-02-12A photograph of a decorated ceremonial ratha or palanquin during a procession. A seated figure wearing a gold crown, orange garment and a red and orange garland sits under a large yellow and magenta umbrella with fringed tassels. The ratha is heavily decorated with yellow, orange and white marigold garlands, red flower bunches, and hanging gold and teal tassels. In the foreground, men in white and yellow clothing guide and walk beside the chariot, one holding a palm to the side. Crowd members are visible at the lower edges.2009-12-27A golden ornate palanquin-style ratha procession vehicle decorated with marigold and purple flower garlands, a golden carved horse-head finial, and colourful tassels hangs at the front. A man seated on the golden seat wears a golden crown, a white dhoti-style garment with a red-and-gold shawl, and a garland, smiling as he rides. An orange-robed attendant in front and a man in white with glasses on the right walk alongside. Red and yellow parasols with decorative tops shade the rider. Garlands drape the vehicle's golden base and devotees in saffron and white stand near the wheels in a sunny outdoor procession.2010-01-01A festival procession on a decorated golden chariot draped in yellow marigold garlands, with strands of green, pink and white tassels hanging from its canopy. A long-haired man in an ornate golden crown sits on the raised seat, wearing an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulder, and smiles while looking toward the crowd. A large yellow-and-orange umbrella with fringe and a red umbrella with blue trim shade the chariot. Around it, men in white dhotis and kurtas, one bald man in white with an orange-trimmed shawl, and a woman in white walk alongside, some holding the chariot's ropes and fans. A white bus with the word Nithyanandam on its side is visible at left. The scene is outdoors under a pale sky.2009-12-27A festival procession on an ornate golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, swags of tassels and bells, and a large saffron-orange canopy with fringed edges. A man with long dark hair and a gold crown-like headpiece sits centred on the cushioned seat, dressed in a white dhoti-style garment and a saffron-coloured wrap with a flower garland, smiling. A second, smaller multicoloured umbrella stands to the right. Crowds of devotees and onlookers, many women among them, line the foreground and surround the chariot under a bright sky. Swamiji (probable): long hair, crown, saffron-toned wrap and garlanded seated figure in the chariot.2010-01-01A festival procession on a richly decorated golden chariot (ratha) covered in marigold and white flower garlands, with yellow and red floral swags, hanging bells, and tassels in green, pink, blue and yellow. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha mala and a layered ceremonial necklace, sits seated at the centre of the chariot and smiles. Behind him a large golden parasol-style canopy with fringe rises above. Crowds line the street; devotees in white and yellow clothing walk alongside, and a white bus with a person banner passes on the right. Orange flags are visible.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 31 20092009-12-31