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A festival procession on a sunny day with palm trees behind. At the centre, a golden ratha chariot is decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, colourful tassels and bells, and a gold canopy. A figure in white and gold stands on the chariot. Around it, many devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls walk and pull or accompany the chariot. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe stands among them. A large multicoloured umbrella with a fringe, and a red-and-yellow canopy with the emblem of a bird, stands at the left. Bunting and paper streamers hang across the scene, and a banner appears on a stand in the background.

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A 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.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A 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.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession on an open paved ground with palm trees and a hazy sky. At centre, a richly decorated golden palanquin with orange and yellow canopy, garlands and tassels carries a seated figure in orange robes. Surrounding it, many people in white dhotis and orange or saffron shawls walk and carry umbrellas, including a large colourful umbrella with peacock-like motifs and floral patterns on yellow borders. Several yellow-shawled men in white walk alongside, a cameraman stands to the right, and a loudspeaker stands at left.2009-12-27A 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 on a bright day. A large golden ratha/palanquin carries a central figure seated under an orange canopy, decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands, golden bells, tassels and a golden lion-head finial. A multicoloured umbrella and round ceremonial fans flank it. Around the cart, men in white shirts with yellow or orange shawls and rudraksha malas walk, a woman in a red sari with a bindi stands in front, and a man in an orange robe with a long hair and mala extends his hand toward the cart. Banana leaves frame the scene.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and thatched huts under a clear blue sky. A decorated ratha or palanquin carrying a deity murti under an orange canopy, garlanded with flower strings and colourful tassels, is carried forward. Men and women in white dhotis and white kurtas wear yellow shoulder cloths and rudraksha malas. Ahead, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe walks among them. Attendants hold a trident-topped staff and a large silver umbrella-shaped staff. Colourful parasols and paper streamers decorate the scene, and a banner with a portrait is visible at the right edge.2010-01-01A festival procession moves along a dirt path past palm trees. A richly decorated golden palanquin with marigold garlands, bells, tassels and a yellow canopy is carried by men in white dhotis with yellow shoulder cloths. A seated figure on the palanquin wears an orange garment and a garland of orange flowers. Attendants in orange robes with saffron shoulder cloths walk alongside, some holding fans, and a tall decorated pillar stands at the left. Crowds of devotees in white and orange surround the ratha.2009-12-27A festival procession on a dusty dirt road moves past a richly decorated wooden chariot with a golden horse-headed prow, an orange canopy umbrella and strings of marigold garlands and colourful tassels. Inside the chariot a deity murti is visible. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange robes walk, many wearing rudraksha malas, and several in yellow-trimmed white shirts carry ID lanyards. A man in front wears a saffron robe and a beaded garland, while a figure beside him holds a yellow-and-orange fan. Palm-leaf canopies and a parked white vehicle with speakers stand at the left edge under a hazy sky.2010-01-01