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A decorated golden palanquin procession vehicle with a canopy hung with marigold garlands, tassels and small gold bells, under a clear sky. A seated figure at the centre wears a gold crown, has long dark hair and a beard, and is garlanded with white and red flowers; the figure's appearance is consistent with the appearance cues described for a presenter, though the identity is uncertain. Two attendants stand at the base: one in white kurta with a yellow sash lifts arms to adjust the canopy, while another in saffron-orange clothing holds a red umbrella overhead and raises a ceremonial gold staff. A red parasol and a yellow-orange cloth panel with a blue bird emblem decorate the vehicle, and another person in white stands at the right edge.

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A decorated golden palanquin-style ratha in an outdoor procession, draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands and hanging multicoloured tassels with gold bells beneath an ornate umbrella. Seated in the cart, a figure in an orange-saffron garment sits with hands folded in anjali, with long dark hair. A bald man in a white shirt and a woman in a red sari with glasses stand at the cart's side, the man holding a round orange-and-white decorative shield. Several onlookers in the foreground, including people in yellow and orange, watch the procession under a clear blue sky.2010-02-12A decorated golden procession chariot with a curved golden prow and a canopy of colourful tassels, bells and white and purple flower garlands. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on the chariot seat with hands pressed together in namaskar. Crowd members in the foreground include a bald man in white, a woman in red and people in white, with a striped umbrella and blue sky overhead. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing, consistent with a procession ratha honouring a guru.2010-02-12A festival procession with a large golden ratha or chariot decorated with garlands of marigolds, yellow and purple flowers, and hanging gold bells with red and green tassels. A golden makara-headed prow curves over the front. Above, a tall ornate umbrella with yellow and orange fringe shelters the chariot. A seated figure at the centre wears a gold crown or turban, white garments and a red and white garland, with a dark shawl draped over the shoulder, and sits on a gilded seat. Foreground devotees include a young man in saffron robes with a beaded necklace, another in white with an orange sash, and a man in yellow. A red and blue decorated parasol stands at the right edge. Palm trees and blue sky appear in the background.2010-01-01A decorated golden ratha procession float with a central seated figure in orange and red robes and a golden crown, hands raised in greeting. The float is covered with yellow and orange marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and a large yellow parasol with a lotus motif. Around it, many men in white kurtas with yellow shawls and saffron-clad devotees pull and guide the chariot by ropes and hold its sides, while a woman in a cream sari with a dark bag walks among them. Blue sky and trees form the background.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.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27December 15 20112011-12-15Night procession with a golden ratha (chariot) carved with a rearing horse-like figure and draped in orange, yellow, white and purple marigold and flower garlands, with colourful tassels hanging from the front. A man in an orange-and-saffron garment wearing a crown-like headdress, a garland and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a red-cushioned seat at the back of the chariot, with a multicoloured canopy overhead. Devotees walk alongside in saffron and pink saris and white kurta; a woman in a red sari holds a round decorative fan at the lower right.2011-12-15A golden ornate ratha or palanquin-style chariot decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands, purple and yellow flower strings, bells and multicolored tassels, topped by a golden crowned canopy with fringed orange umbrella. A golden serpent-headed finial curves at the front. Behind it, a figure in an orange-and-saffron top stands on the vehicle. Around it, many people in white clothes and some in orange stand in a palm-lined outdoor setting, with a saffron flag held at left and a tray of fruit at the lower right. This is a procession scene.2010-02-12Night procession on an ornate golden ratha or palanquin decorated with layered marigold, white and purple garlands and hanging tassels in green, blue, pink and yellow. A smiling man wearing a tall golden crown and an orange-saffron garment with a white-and-orange garland sits on the cushioned red seat under a multicoloured canopy with a painted emblem. A white chamara fan is held at the right edge by an unseen hand, and a few hands are visible at the bottom of the frame. a person is seated on the ratha, identified by the crown, saffron clothing and floral garland as the honoured figure in procession.2011-12-15December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27