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A 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.

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A 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 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.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.2011-05-24A 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 photograph of an evening procession. A richly decorated golden ratha/chariot carries a seated figure under a large orange and gold umbrella with fringed edges. The figure wears orange-red clothing and a long red-and-orange shawl, with dark hair past the shoulders, and raises one hand in greeting. The chariot is hung with marigold and white flower garlands, purple tassels, and colourful bells in red, orange, teal and pink. Golden ornamental figures and a gilded pole frame the scene. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe stands with his back to the camera, and people in white clothes and a woman in yellow stand among the crowd, some holding up phones. Bare trees and a red flag appear in the background.2010-02-12A 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.2012-01-01A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle with a large orange-and-gold umbrella canopy topped with a tassel fringe, strung with yellow and purple marigold and jasmine garlands and hanging bells with red, pink, blue and green tassels. A figure with long dark hair in an orange robe and white garland sits on the raised seat, smiling. In the foreground a man in an orange robe and a man in white clothes walk beside the chariot, and a man in white holds a fan-like orange chamara.2010-02-12A festival procession photograph shows a decorated ratha chariot with a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a large orange-and-maroon umbrella. He wears an orange garment with white and marigold garlands around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace. Gold and brass fittings, purple and orange flower garlands, and hanging bells and tassels in red, orange, teal and purple decorate the chariot. He raises one hand in greeting while onlookers in orange and white clothing stand around the vehicle. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the honoured figure on the chariot, identified by long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing and garlands.2010-02-12January 01 20122012-01-01A golden ornate procession chariot (ratha) decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, purple and yellow floral strands, and hanging gold bells with red, blue and orange tassels, topped by a large orange canopy umbrella. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red garment and a garland, sits on the chariot seat smiling and raising a hand in greeting; a gold kalasha-like finial and golden lion-form ornament appear beside them. Around the chariot, devotees in white clothes and an orange-robed attendant walk in the procession, some holding orange ceremonial flags and fans, with bare trees and a building behind.2010-02-12May 21 20162016-05-21A festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands and hanging tassels. A man seated on the palanquin wears a red garland and sits on a red cushioned seat, holding a long staff. A multicoloured parasol with fringed edges shelters the seat, and a decorated round drum-like panel hangs at the front. Orange flags line the sides, and a dense crowd of devotees walks alongside, many photographing or reaching toward the palanquin. Dry hills and bare trees form the background.2012-01-01