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Night procession with a golden ratha (chariot) carved with a rearing horse-like figure and draped in orange, yellow, white and purple marigold and flower garlands, with colourful tassels hanging from the front. A man in an orange-and-saffron garment wearing a crown-like headdress, a garland and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a red-cushioned seat at the back of the chariot, with a multicoloured canopy overhead. Devotees walk alongside in saffron and pink saris and white kurta; a woman in a red sari holds a round decorative fan at the lower right.

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Night procession scene. A golden ratha or chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, purple and orange streamers, and colourful tassels hanging from golden bells. A seated man wearing an ornate golden crown, a flowered garland and a red-and-gold embroidered garment holds a ceremonial staff, sitting on a red-cushioned throne-like seat beneath a multicoloured canopy. A golden horse-head or lion-head prow leads the chariot. Devotees stand at the sides, one in a white shirt, and an orange-and-white decorated shield-like fan is visible at the lower left. Trees and dark night sky form the background. Visible photo credit reads Nithyananda Paramashivam and , which are omitted from text2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15Night procession with a gold and wooden ratha or palanquin-style chariot decorated with orange, purple and yellow marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and a striped canopy. A man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a gold crown or headdress and a red-and-white garland, sits on the ornate seat holding a ceremonial sword. An orange flag on a pole stands at left and a feathered fan is held beside the chariot. Devotees in red, blue and orange clothing crowd around, some in white shirts, with a sand-coloured ground carpet beneath.2011-12-15Night procession on a decorated float with a silver canopy trimmed with multicoloured pompoms in red, green, blue and yellow, and peacock feathers at the top. A bearded man with long dark hair and a gold crown sits on a red and silver seat, wearing orange-red robes, a gold necklace and a flower garland, holding a small object and smiling. Two attendants stand at the front; one in orange with a red mark on the chest and another in white holds a brass lamp. Behind, people in white, orange and red clothing stand near a brick building with string lights, and a blue parasol is visible on the right. A silver ceremonial pole in the foreground is decorated with colourful tassels. Lit oil lamps are present. The man's appearance, with long hair, a crown, orange robes and gold necklaces, is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues, so he is described as a probable Swamiji seated in procession.2017-03-13July 31 20152015-07-31December 15 20112011-12-15A decorated golden ratha or chariot procession at night, lit by warm lamps and hung with bells and coloured tassels in red, green, yellow and pink. A figure seated on a crimson-cushioned throne wears an ornate gold crown, a red and gold garland, gold armlets and a saffron-coloured cloth, and raises a long ceremonial staff with one hand. Strings of purple and white flower garlands drape the gilded carriage, and a silver kalasha-style urn sits in front. Devotees stand at the bottom edge of the frame. a person cues: ornate gold crown, red and gold garland and saffron cloth, riding in a festival procession.2013-03-02Outdoor procession on a gilded ceremonial palanquin decorated with multicoloured tassels and thick garlands of purple, white and yellow flowers. A smiling man in an ornate gold crown sits on a red-cushioned seat at the centre of the vehicle, wearing a garland of white and red flowers. Gold finials and bells hang from the canopy poles, and a few onlookers in saris and white dhotis stand near the base. Evening sky and palm trees are visible behind. Identity is not established from appearance, so the seated figure is described by role only.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15Night procession on an ornate golden ratha chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, multicoloured tassels in green, blue, pink and yellow, and gold-tipped poles. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears an ornate gold crown, a white and pink flower garland, and an orange-saffron garment with a beaded necklace. A large flaming torch burns in the lower right foreground, and a gold lion-head carving is visible at the left.2011-12-15A golden ornate ratha or palanquin-style chariot decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands, purple and yellow flower strings, bells and multicolored tassels, topped by a golden crowned canopy with fringed orange umbrella. A golden serpent-headed finial curves at the front. Behind it, a figure in an orange-and-saffron top stands on the vehicle. Around it, many people in white clothes and some in orange stand in a palm-lined outdoor setting, with a saffron flag held at left and a tray of fruit at the lower right. This is a procession scene.2010-02-12A festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, purple, pink and white, hung with tassels in green, blue, pink and orange. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead sits on a red velvet cushion, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, raising one hand in a smiling wave. Ceremonial gold ornaments and a crowd of onlookers are visible at the lower edge, along with a woman in white and a man in a checked shirt. The canopy is strung with marigold and tuberose garlands. a person is seated at the centre of the palanquin, identified by long swept hair, saffron cloth and rudraksha mala.2011-12-15