Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Outdoor procession in bright daylight. A decorated ratha or palanquin, draped with garlands and topped by a large fringed umbrella-style canopy, is carried forward by a crowd of men in white dhotis and white kurtas wearing yellow shawls and dark cords. On the left, a man in white with a yellow shawl holds a long pole. On the right, a woman in a maroon sari holds a long ornate staff with a carved finial, beside a woman in orange. A foreign-looking woman in a red sari walks at the centre. Banana plants line the roadside behind.

More like this

Open the gallery
Outdoor temple procession on a dusty road in hazy daylight. A richly decorated ratha chariot with an orange fringed canopy and a red parasol sits at centre, draped in garlands and cloth, with banana plants and a sound system behind it. Around it, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear yellow shawls and rudraksha or bead malas, several holding a long rope or pole along the chariot. In the foreground a man in a white outfit with a beaded garland and a bag carries a tall gilded staff, and a woman in a red sari with bangles carries a gold leaf-topped staff.2010-01-01Outdoor religious procession in bright daylight. A decorated palanquin-style float with an orange canopy, garlands and ornate woodwork is carried forward at the back. In front, many devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, several carrying tall brass staffs and ceremonial flags. A woman in an orange sari with a mala stands at right, and a man in a cream embroidered kurta with gold garlands holds a tall gold-topped staff. A concrete wall and trees stand in the background.2010-01-01A procession on a dirt path in front of buildings and trees. At left, a man in saffron robes with long curly hair and beard holds a gold-tipped trident-staff. Beside him, an older man with grey hair wears white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl and smiles. Behind them a woman in a red-orange sari holds a gold staff, and several saffron-robed men carry gold staffs. Further back, a deity murti is carried on a decorated palanquin with colourful tassels, flowers and a canopy of red and yellow fabric, with white-clad devotees walking alongside. Ritual procession with ceremonial umbrellas and staffs.2009-12-27Outdoor procession in bright sunlight. At centre, a decorated palanquin or ratha topped by an orange and gold canopy umbrella, with a second umbrella beside it, its base draped in garlands and yellow-green cloth. Around it walk many devotees in white dhotis and shirts with yellow-green shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas; a man in the foreground carries a camera. On the right, women in orange saris walk beside a tall golden ceremonial staff with a leaf-shaped finial. Banana plants and a white wall stand at the edge, and a few people in orange robes are visible at the far right.2010-01-01A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and a thatched fence. At center, a decorated wooden cart carries a canopy with yellow fringe, a golden kalasha-like finial, and garlands of marigolds and flowers. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls walk behind it, many holding golden ceremonial staffs topped with trident-like finials and carrying colourful embroidered umbrellas. In the foreground, women in orange saris stand near a woman in an orange sari and dark red blouse smiling and holding a golden staff. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seen from behind, raises an arm toward the procession.2009-12-27A photograph of a festival procession on a dirt road lined with banana plants and a low wall. At the centre, a decorated ratha or palanquin with an orange canopy and colourful draped ornaments is carried forward. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk beside it, several wearing yellow or saffron shoulder cloths and lanyards. On the right, a woman in a maroon sari and red-beaded necklace stands near women in white saris holding gold ceremonial staffs and a gold kalasha-like finial. Spectators line both sides of the road. Numerous people are visible, with a crowd of many dozens behind the procession.2010-01-01Outdoor religious procession moving along a dirt path beneath palm fronds. A decorated palanquin or ratha is carried at the centre-back, draped with garlands, tassels in red, yellow and green, and crowned with a golden canopy; a small deity murti stands on it. Two large ornate umbrellas with multicoloured panels and tassels shelter the procession. Men in white dhoti and kurta carry long gold-topped staffs and ceremonial trident-tipped poles. Several people wear saffron/orange shawls and clothing, and women in saffron and maroon saris walk among them. A child in white stands near the centre. The participants appear to be devotees accompanying the palanquin.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt road with a crowd of devotees in white and cream clothes. A palanquin-style ratha decorated with orange and yellow fabric, flower garlands and tassels is carried forward, with an ornate mounted figure near its centre. Two ornate multicoloured umbrellas and tall gold-topped staffs with embroidered orange banners are carried by devotees. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a black rudraksha mala holds a red-and-gold banner pole. A young man in white dhoti and an orange shawl walks beside a staff. Some devotees wear yellow scarves and lanyards, and others hold their palms together in prayer.2010-02-12A festival procession on a dirt road under a clear hazy sky. At the centre, a richly decorated wooden palanquin or ratha is hung with marigold and yellow garlands, red and orange tassels, and brass bells, topped by a fringed canopy. Around it, many people in white ritual clothes and yellow shawls walk alongside, including a bald man in white and a woman in a cream sari with a blue and gold badge. Saffron-robed sannyasis in orange walk on the right, and women in red and maroon saris stand in the foreground. Banana plants and a tree line the path, with buildings in the background.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on dusty ground under a hazy sky. A large red, yellow and green ceremonial parasol with tassels stands at the left. Behind it, a decorated ratha or palanquin with a gold-fringed canopy, garlands and a seated deity murti is carried on long poles by men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange and red shawls. Foreground: several people hold tall golden trident staffs. A woman in orange sari with red shawl walks centre, and a man in orange robes and beaded garland holds a golden staff at right. Others in white and yellow kurtas follow. Small thatched and tiled buildings surround the scene.2009-12-27Outdoor temple-style procession on a dirt road with a decorated chariot (ratha) carrying a garlanded deity murti under an orange fringed canopy and two colourful umbrellas, with yellow and orange flower garlands and tassels. Men in white dhotis and shirts pull the chariot's ropes, while a man in an orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha mala walks among them. Women in white and yellow saris and yellow shawls follow, and a woman in a yellow shawl in the foreground looks down. Palm trees and a clear hazy sky are in the background.2009-12-27