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April 27 2012

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A photograph of a festival procession with a gilded palanquin hung with bells, tassels and pink and yellow flower garlands. Seated in the palanquin is a figure wearing an ornate gold crown and a red-orange garment with a garland. Beside him a man in saffron robes holds a large white feather fan over the palanquin. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold border stands on the right, and a crowd of devotees in orange, blue and white clothing surrounds the carriage. The seated figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role only.2012-04-27December 29 20092009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29Outdoor procession with a golden palanquin decorated with white and yellow flower garlands, multicoloured tassels in orange, pink, blue and green, and hanging gold bells. Seated on the palanquin in an orange robe and orange head wrap is a figure with a long rudraksha mala, who appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the orange saffron attire, long hair and rudraksha mala. A shaved-headed man in orange robes stands at the left holding a fan-like object. Around the palanquin are devotees in white clothes, many wearing round orange-and-white badges, some holding red and orange flags, and a woman in a white sari. Green foliage is visible at the upper right.2010-07-24December 29 20092009-12-29A gilded palanquin-style ratha decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, colourful tassels in red, pink, orange, green and blue, and a golden canopy, carried in an outdoor procession under a clear blue sky. A seated figure in a golden crown and orange-red shawl sits on the cushioned platform, raising one hand in blessing. Above him a large maroon umbrella with fringed edges is held aloft by a man in an orange robe, while other devotees in white and yellow shawls steady and push the cart. A banner with Tamil script is visible at left, and a loudspeaker stack stands beside the route.2010-01-01A golden palanquin procession at an outdoor event. A seated figure on the gilded palki wears an orange-and-gold garland and a gold crown-like headpiece, holding a white fly-whisk. The gold-plated palanquin is decorated with yellow marigold garlands, purple and white flowers, and colourful tassels and bells hang from its canopy. Below, several people in white dhotis and orange cloth carry or walk beside it, and a crowd holds orange flags with black lettering. A bare-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge in the foreground.2011-07-15September 15 20152015-09-15A festive outdoor procession in which a long-haired figure in orange robes sits enthroned on a golden seat atop a colourful decorated ratha or palanquin. The structure has tall red, yellow, green and blue pillars painted with lotus-like motifs and white birds, draped with orange and marigold garlands. A figure in orange holds a ceremonial staff. Above, a large red umbrella with tasselled fringe shades the chariot, and a second multicoloured umbrella stands at left. Around the chariot, many devotees in white clothes and saffron and orange shawls walk, some waving white chamaras or fans, and orange flags flutter at right. Trees and fencing sit behind the crowd.2009-12-29A photograph of an evening procession at an outdoor event. A figure with long dark hair wearing orange-saffron robes and a white flower garland sits on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with white, yellow and purple flower garlands and a golden canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in green, pink, orange and blue. A man in white ritual clothes holds up an object toward the seated figure, and a golden cloth or umbrella overhead adds to the scene. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis stand around the chariot, and a woman in a yellow sari is at the right edge. Several people in white clothing walk alongside the palanquin in the crowd.2010-02-12January 01 20112011-01-01A golden palanquin procession decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, purple and white flower strings, tassels and hanging bells. A seated figure in orange and blue robes with a gold crown sits on the palanquin with hands raised to the face in prayer. A man in a white shirt holds a lit oil lamp in the foreground. Devotees in orange and saffron clothing press palms together along the procession, with orange flags on poles behind them and a green tree and iron gate in the background.2011-07-15