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A photograph of a street procession in front of a golden temple spire under a clear blue sky. A person in an orange robe and bright orange turban sits on an ornate silver-coloured chariot, hands folded in greeting and smiling, with orange and yellow marigold garlands draped along the carriage. A large multicoloured fringed parasol with pink, yellow and green tassels shades the chariot. Behind it, a roadside banner shows a portrait and printed text. Devotees in white clothes and orange flags line the street, and a tree stands at the left edge.

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A photograph of a street procession in which a man in an orange-saffron robe and a bright orange turban sits in an ornate silver-coloured ceremonial chariot draped with marigold garlands. His hands are folded in greeting and he smiles. Above him a multicoloured fringed umbrella shelters the chariot, and a golden temple spire rises behind. Crowds of onlookers in the foreground and to the right watch the procession, and a poster on the right shows a portrait labelled with English and Kannada text. Trees and multi-storey buildings line the street under a clear blue sky. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated in the ratha, wearing saffron and an orange turban with rudraksha malas.2011-05-24A procession on a street in front of a golden multi-tiered temple spire. A figure in saffron-orange clothing and an orange turban sits in an ornate silver palanquin decorated with marigold garlands and silver lanterns, with a colourful fringed canopy above. Crowds of men in white and dark clothing line the street and surround the chariot. A roadside billboard with a portrait and printed text stands at right, and a garland-draped kalasha-like tower is visible in the background.2011-05-24A procession on a sunny street in front of a golden temple spire with a pennant flag. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and a matching orange turban rides a silver, ornately engraved palanquin-style chariot under a multicoloured fringed canopy, with marigold garlands hanging from its frame and lanterns mounted on the sides. Several people in the foreground, seen from behind, watch the procession. On the right, a roadside banner shows a portrait of a man in orange and text in Kannada-style script. Trees and a pink-cornice building frame the scene.2011-05-24Outdoor street procession in daylight. A figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red garment sits in an ornate silver palanquin-style carriage with a silver-embossed frame, carved panels and small lanterns, decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. Above the carriage a fringed, multicoloured canopy umbrella is held up. Behind, a golden temple tower with a kalasha-like finial rises over shopfronts. A hoarding on the right shows a portrait of a man and text. Crowd members in white dhotis and shirts, and a man in a yellow shirt in the foreground, line the procession route. Trees and a blue sky frame the scene.2011-05-24April 18 20162016-04-18A festival procession on a decorated golden palanquin or ratha, draped with marigold and yellow flower garlands and colourful tasselled canopy fabric. A smiling man seated on the central throne wears an ornate gold crown with a blue tassel, a red-and-white beaded mala, saffron-orange cloth, gold armlets and a red tilak. Gold ceremonial fittings and fans decorate the chariot, with saffron flags and palm trees behind. The a person candidate's appearance is ambiguous, so the role is described as the seated figure on the palanquin.2012-01-01April 18 20162016-04-18May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoor procession on an ornate golden ratha chariot under a canopy with orange fringed umbrella and hanging tassels in pink, green and blue. A person standing on the chariot in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland, forehead marked, raising one hand in greeting while smiling, with a swept-back long hair. Gold-carved panels and garlands of white, purple and yellow flowers decorate the chariot. In the foreground, several devotees in white and saffron walk beside it, one holding a flag-like banner and a man in front looking down. Blue sky and trees in background.2010-02-12Outdoor procession scene at a festival site. A man seated on an ornate golden palanquin-style throne with a red-orange turban, saffron-orange robe, gold armlets and a garland of white and pink flowers, hands pressed together in greeting. The throne is decorated with white flower strands, blue and pink tassels and an orange marigold heap. Crowds of devotees stand behind a metal barrier, and a tent and a large framed portrait appear in the background. A red and white kalasha-like ornament and flower offerings sit at his feet.2016-05-21A silver ceremonial palanquin procession moves through a crowd. A central figure seated on an ornate silver throne wears an orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. Yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the silver seat and frame. Beside him a bald man in a maroon kurta and orange shawl sits on another silver seat. Above, a multicoloured canopy with blue, red and yellow panels shades the chair. Men in white and orange shirts, some holding a camera, press close around the vehicle in front of a stone retaining wall and green foliage. Swamiji (probable): the central figure shows his orange turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala on the throne.2011-05-24A photograph of an outdoor festival procession at dusk. A person seated on an ornate golden throne with a gold-embossed backrest and hanging garlands of white flowers and blue and pink tassels, wearing a rust-orange turban, rust-orange robe, layered beaded and gold necklaces, pink and white flower garlands, and gold armbands, smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. Red and orange marigold garlands and a red-and-white floral bouquet lie on the throne's wooden base beside a glass-topped box. Behind, a crowd of people in orange and red clothing stands along metal barricades beneath tents and a large banner bearing portrait images. Trees and string lights frame the scene.2016-05-21