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A night procession on an ornate golden ratha or chariot decorated with marigold and flower garlands, hanging gold bells, tassels and rainbow-coloured canopy fabric lit by string lights. A man seated on a golden throne-like seat wears an orange-brown shawl, a crown, rudraksha malas and gold armlets; he is shown smiling and raising a hand in blessing. Beside the chariot a bare-chested attendant in a white turban holds a trident, and a young boy in white with a rudraksha mala steadies the trident. Crowds watch from the lower left and right edges. Swamiji (probable) cues here are the crown, rudraksha malas, orange shawl and ceremonial gold adornment on the seated figure.

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Night procession photo of a man seated on an ornate gold palanquin-throne (peetha) decorated with gold finials, bells, teal and red tassels, and marigold garlands, lit by string lights. He wears a gold crown with a red stone, red-orange shawl, red and white garlands and bangles, and holds a silver staff. Beside the palanquin, a young man in white kurta and rudraksha mala holds a silver trident, and a man in white turban stands at right. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by the crown, saffron clothing, garlands and ceremonial palanquin as the honoured figure.2015-01-13A golden ornate palanquin-style throne decorated with flower garlands, marigolds, and glowing string lights stands under a canopy hung with colorful tassels and bells. A central figure seated on the throne wears a gold crown with a red stone, a maroon-brown shawl over an orange-brown garment, and a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with garlands; he smiles. 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The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate in ceremonial dress with a crown and garlands.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13Night procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, fairy lights, and tasselled canopy fringes in orange, pink, teal and green. A man seated on the golden throne-like seat wears a tall gold crown set with a red stone, a rust-orange cloth over his shoulders, and multiple garlands of red and yellow flowers. Beside the palanquin, a standing attendant in a white kurta wears a rudraksha mala and holds a golden trident. A golden staff and ceremonial items are visible at the left. a person is seated in the palanquin, identified by the crown, ornate gold and garlands.2015-01-13Night procession on a gold-and-flower decorated palanquin with a fringed multicolour canopy overhead. Strings of marigold and rose garlands and electric lights frame the litter. 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Several people in orange and saffron clothing stand in the foreground, and strings of lights line the poles.2015-01-13