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A festival procession on a sandy road lined with coconut palms. A long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a red-and-white garland, stands on an ornate gold palanquin decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands, hanging gold bells, tassels and a carved golden makara head. Above him hangs an orange canopy with star ornaments. A colourful striped umbrella with peacock motifs shades the left side. A tall gold trident and a gold ceremonial fan stand nearby. Crowds in white and yellow shawls and orange robes surround the palanquin, and a banner is visible behind. The swami on the palanquin matches the page's a person cues: long swept-back hair, garland and ceremonial gold, so he is marked as a probable in-person candidate.

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A festival procession on a sunny day with palm trees behind. A tall golden chariot, its frame draped in garlands of orange, yellow and purple flowers, hung with golden bells, tassels in green, red and blue, and topped by a golden swan-headed finial, is carried by a crowd of devotees in white and saffron. A standing figure in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a red-and-white flower garland and a crown-like headpiece, stands on the chariot beneath a large saffron-orange canopy. Devotees in white and orange robes surround the chariot, and a silver trident rises at the right edge. Two multicolored decorated umbrellas stand at left, and a signboard with a map stands in the background.2010-01-01A festival procession on an open ground with palm trees behind. At the centre, a man with long dark hair stands on an ornate golden ratha-style float decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and colourful tassels; he wears a white dhoti and a shawl with red-and-gold trim, a gold necklace and a red garland. Above him a large orange canopy and a multicoloured umbrella with fringed tassels shade the float, and a silver trident is raised in the foreground. Devotees in white and saffron clothes, some with yellow shoulder cloths, surround the float, and a golden ceremonial fan-shaped object is visible at left. A banner with a map and printed text stands in the background, and paper stars hang on strings overhead.2010-01-01A festival procession on a sunlit street lined with palm trees. At the centre, a decorated chariot (ratha) carries a seated figure wearing a golden crown and white and red garments, surrounded by garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, cymbals and hanging tassels. An orange-and-gold canopy shades the chariot, and a red-and-green decorated umbrella stands at left. Crowds of devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls walk alongside, while a man in an orange robe with a shaved head stands at lower left. A white banner map board and a sound truck appear in the background, and paper streamers hang overhead.2010-01-01A festival procession in an outdoor village setting with palm trees and a clear sky. A richly decorated ornamental chariot dominates the center, draped with orange and purple flower garlands, golden bells, tassels and an orange canopy. A figure in white robes and an ornate golden crown stands on the chariot, one hand raised. Around it, crowds of devotees in white and saffron/orange robes, some wearing yellow shawls, walk alongside and pull or follow the ratha. A colourful multi-tasselled umbrella stands at left, and a signboard with a map is visible behind it. Loudspeakers and red flags appear at right.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor festival procession on a village street lined with palm trees and strung with orange and red paper decorations. At the centre a decorated ratha or palanquin carries a deity murti, draped in garlands of marigolds and hanging tassels. Two large multicoloured parasols with blue bird motifs shade the procession. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls walk alongside, some holding long golden staffs, while a monk in saffron robes walks nearby. Several devotees in orange and white clothing surround the chariot, and a crowd of onlookers fills the foreground. A banner behind the procession shows a photo of a woman and the text Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham.2010-01-01Outdoor festival procession under a clear sky with palm trees behind. A standing man in a white dhoti and white shawl, with long dark hair and a red and white flower garland, rides on a gold-decorated ratha or palanquin draped with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, bells and tassels. An orange canopy with a saffron umbrella top shelters him. Around the vehicle, devotees in orange and white clothing walk and hold its ropes. Other attendees in white and orange stand along the path; a striped multicolor parasol and a ceremonial golden umbrella stand at left. A signboard with a map and graphics is visible behind, and a golden ceremonial staff appears at the right edge. Overall a crowded, colourful festival scene in a temple-style outdoor setting.2010-01-01A festival procession on a palm-lined dirt road. At the centre, a richly decorated golden-and-red palanquin carries a seated figure wearing a tall gold crown and white garments, with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and fringed silk hangings. Gold bells and a brass ceremonial ornament rise above the palanquin, and a large orange canopy with tassels shelters it. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange robes walk and carry garlands, some with yellow shoulder scarves. A kiosk sign with a map stands behind a colourful ceremonial umbrella on the left, and a truck with speakers is visible on the right. Many people are visible, mostly partially in frame.2010-01-01Outdoor procession with a richly decorated palanquin-style float (ratha) covered in marigold and flower garlands, topped by a golden canopy and an ornate yellow umbrella with red and orange fringed tassels. A seated figure in orange clothing and flower garlands sits on the float. Around it, devotees in white ritual clothes and orange saffron robes walk and surround the float, and a decorated multicoloured umbrella stands at left. Crowd members in white and orange clothing fill the dusty ground under a bright sky.2009-12-27Outdoor evening procession under palm trees moving along a sandy path. At the centre, a richly decorated ratha or palanquin carries a deity murti adorned with flower garlands, and a figure in orange robes stands near it. Large ornate parasols with red, green and gold panels shade the procession, and a gilded umbrella stands at the left. Crowds surround the float: men and boys in white dhotis with yellow shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces, women in white and orange saris, and a bearded man in orange cloth in the foreground. A thatched structure and a banner stand in the background.2010-02-12A decorated golden procession chariot with a deity-like figure seated on a raised golden platform, draped in garlands of orange, yellow and marigold flowers, with hanging brass bells, tassels and an orange canopy overhead. A large parasol with red, blue and green panels stands at left beneath coconut palms. Around the chariot, crowds of devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls press forward, while a monk in saffron robes stands at lower left and a man in white holds a round fan at right. Colourful paper streamers and a booth with a map board appear in the background.2010-01-01Outdoor procession under a palm-lined sky. At centre, a man with long dark hair and a red floral garland stands on an ornate golden ratha/chariot, wearing a white dhoti and shawl and raising one hand while leaning on a gilded railing. The chariot is hung with marigold and yellow garlands, bells, tassels and a saffron canopy. Golden trident standards flank the frame, and a striped red, yellow and green ceremonial umbrella stands to the left. Devotees in white and saffron-orange robes and women in saris crowd around the base of the chariot, and a display board stands behind the procession.2010-01-01