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Night photograph of a illuminated golden ratha-style chariot decorated with marigold and flower garlands, strings of lights, gold bells and tassels under a multicoloured canopy. A smiling man in a maroon-red shawl, rudraksha mala and a tall ornate gold crown sits on a red-cushioned gold throne at the centre. On the left a man in a white shirt and red-and-white scarf stands beside the chariot, and on the right a young man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala holds a trident and speaks on a phone.

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A 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. To the right, a man in a white kurta with a dark bead mala holds a trident, and a figure in white with a white head wrap stands behind the throne. A ceremonial trident and a golden mace-like staff are visible at left. The setting is a dark stage. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the crown, maroon shawl and ceremonial mala.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A night procession on a richly decorated palanquin with gold railings, string lights, brass bells, tassels and a fringed canopy. A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange robe and multiple flower garlands raises one hand in blessing on a red velvet cushioned seat. Men in white kurta and mundu, one with a white head cloth and rudraksha mala, guide and attend the palanquin; a crowd of devotees with folded hands is visible at the left edge. Marigold and other flower garlands drape the palanquin and its poles.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13Night 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.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13Night 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. A seated figure with a tall gold crown, rudraksha mala and orange-saffron garment holds a ceremonial staff and sits on a gold throne. A standing attendant in a white kurta and white dhoti walks beside the palanquin, with a second attendant in white behind. Bells and tassels hang from the frame, and a crowd is visible at the lower left.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A figure seated on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha at night, decorated with yellow and gold tassels, marigold garlands, and string lights. The seated person wears a tall golden crown with a teal tassel, a brown-orange wrap, and red-and-white beaded mala necklaces. Attendants in light clothing stand at the sides of the golden structure. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown, a wrap and rudraksha-style malas, consistent with the page's description of a procession.2015-01-13Night procession of a golden palanquin-style ratha decorated with yellow, orange and red marigold garlands, gold tassels, and a fringed yellow-and-multicolour canopy. Lit with string lights along the poles. A seated figure in gold and garland adornment rides the platform, with an attendant in white standing behind. Men in saffron and orange robes and headwear walk alongside, and a large white feathered fan or chamara is held at the front left. A deity murti is not clearly shown. Several people in the procession are visible, including those on the lower edges of the frame.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a festival procession at night: a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha draped with white and red flower garlands, tassels in green, pink, blue and yellow, and a lit canopy above. Seated on the cushioned golden seat is a man with dark hair and a dark garment, visible mostly from the shoulders up. Standing beside the palanquin at right is a priest in a maroon and gold-striped dhoti and shawl, wearing a flower garland and holding a long staff, with a second man in saffron-orange cloth and a white dhoti beside him. A bright warm glow and bokeh lights surround the scene.2016-01-03