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A photograph of a decorated ceremonial procession vehicle, a golden ratha with a richly ornamented canopy hung with gold bells, red, orange and magenta tassels, and a large saffron-orange parasol with black leaf motifs. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers wrap the canopy and the gold-carved base. A man seated on a maroon velvet throne with orange cushions waves with both raised palms, smiling. He wears a gold crown, a white dhoti with a gold border, a red-and-white flower garland, and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace. The sky is pale and a tree stands in the background. Visible overlay text reads 'SriNithyananda Paramashivam' and ' '

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A photograph of a ceremonial procession palanquin draped with marigold and white jasmine garlands, with golden fringed canopy tassels in orange, maroon and red overhead. A seated man wearing a gold crown, red-and-maroon shawl and white dhoti sits on a red cushioned seat, one hand raised in greeting. Two men in white kurta shirts hold orange-and-gold fan-like ornamental shields beside the seat. The golden carriage is richly carved and garlanded, against a pale sky with trees behind. a person: the seated figure wears a gold crown and a shawl, and the procession setting is consistent with the page's procession album.2010-01-01A photograph of a festival procession chariot draped in marigold and white jasmine garlands, with tasselled gold-and-colourful canopy fringes hanging overhead. A smiling man seated cross-legged on a red-and-orange cushioned throne wears an ornate gold crown, a red and white garland, and a white dhoti with a beaded necklace of gold-toned beads. A decorated parasol in red, green and blue stands beside him against a pale sky with a utility pole visible. a person by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold crown, ceremonial garlands and beaded necklace, seated in a procession chariot.2010-01-01A golden ratha chariot procession decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, colourful tassels in red, green, blue and pink, and gold bells hanging from an ornate canopy. Seated on the chariot is a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white flower garland, raising one hand in greeting. A large orange and yellow parasol shades the chariot. Below, in the foreground, devotees stand: one in an orange robe, another in white with raised arms holding a decorated orange fan-umbrella, and a person in a white shirt with a yellow shawl. Bare trees and a pale sky appear behind. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair and saffron robe on the seated figure, who is the procession's honoured figure.2010-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10A man in saffron-orange clothing and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden chariot decorated with dense garlands of white, yellow, pink, purple and red flowers and colourful tassels in green, red, blue and orange. He wears a rudraksha mala with red beads, a gold chain necklace and gold armbands, and raises his right hand in blessing while smiling. Behind him a large banner shows a close-up of a face with flowers. The chariot is part of a street procession with a decorated arch in the background. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, orange turban, long hair and ceremonial gold necklace match the page's claim of his presence, so the person is identified as a probable in-person presence.2011-12-20A festival procession on a richly decorated golden ratha chariot canopied with an orange umbrella and hanging tassels in red, orange, yellow and green. A young man in a white dhoti with a gold border sits on a velvet-cushioned seat, holding a gold crown-like headpiece with both hands and smiling. The seat and frame are wrapped in marigold, jasmine and purple flower garlands. Beside the chariot, a bearded man with long dark hair in an orange saffron robe, wearing glasses and a long rudraksha-style bead mala, looks down toward the seat. Gold finials and a gold lion-head ornament are visible at the edges.2010-01-01February 10 20132013-02-10A decorated golden palanquin procession at an outdoor ashram setting under a corrugated roof. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold crown with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne canopy. The palanquin is draped with orange and yellow marigold garlands and hung with colourful tassels, and a multicoloured canopy shelters it. Watermelon-like offerings sit at its base. Devotees in white and saffron clothing stand along the sides with hands folded in anjali, and a photographer with a camera stands at left. Trees and a sunlit yard are visible behind.2012-01-01A festival procession on an open dusty ground. A figure with long dark hair and an ornate gold crown sits in a richly decorated golden palanquin, wearing an orange-red garment and a garland of red and white flowers. The palanquin is canopied with a gold dome hung with gold bells and red, pink, orange, green and blue tassels, draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands. A large yellow-and-orange umbrella with fringe and a multicoloured umbrella with peacock-blue and gold motifs shade the scene. Devotees in orange and white clothes walk alongside, one in the foreground holding a green coconut aloft, while a person in white with a rudraksha mala stands nearby. A banner and white building appear in the background.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor photograph of a festival procession chariot decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, white flower strands, and rows of golden bells with red, orange, green and blue tassels. A large ornate orange and yellow canopy with fringe shades the cart. A seated figure in a red garment with gold crown and a white flower in the hair raises one hand in greeting from a gilded throne-like seat, with palm trees and trees behind.2009-12-27