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Night procession on a golden, flower-garlanded ratha with a large orange-and-blue canopy hung with tassels and bells. A man in an orange robe and tall gold crown stands at centre, one fist raised, smiling, with a red-and-white flower garland. Beside him a bald man in orange clothing raises an arm, and another man holds a trident. Saffron flags, marigold garlands, a crowd of onlookers and a cameraman in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the centre figure wears orange robes, a crown and a flower garland, and the page indicates Swamiji was present at this event.

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Night procession on a flower-decorated chariot with an ornately carved gold base draped in marigold and rose garlands. A seated figure in saffron robes, a gold crown and a pink-and-white garland sits on a cushioned seat at centre-left, a probable Swamiji by his crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style adornments. A bare-chested priest in saffron dhoti holds a silver trident aloft beside a second bare-chested attendant in ash-smeared saffron cloth carrying a silver staff. Above them a large red-and-blue canopy with fringed tassels and hanging bells shelters the chariot. Street lamps glow in the background and a bald attendant stands behind the seat. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 12 20132013-02-12A night procession on a richly decorated golden palanquin-style chariot with a large orange and blue ceremonial canopy overhead and hanging tassels and bells. A seated figure in an orange robe and ornate gold crown sits centrally, draped in pink and white flower garlands, with marigold and rose garlands framing the platform. Behind him, a man in orange robes and a tall ornate headdress holds a trident, and another man in orange holds a long staff with a bare chest and beaded necklaces. A bald figure in white sits near the front of the chariot. Street lights glow in the background. Chariot procession with garlands, canopy and trident.2013-02-10A nighttime procession on a gold-covered ratha or palanquin decorated with marigold and orange garlands and hanging bells and tassels. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with red and white flower garlands, raises one hand in a wave. A blue and red canopy with a fan-like motif shelters the vehicle. Standing beside him is a man in orange robes and a beaded mala holding a mobile phone, and a figure in orange holds a saffron flag and a trident. Crowds fill the foreground and a lit riverside background is visible. a person is the seated figure in saffron-orange with the turban and garlands, positioned as the honoured rider of the procession.2013-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10Night photo of a grand ceremonial procession on a richly decorated golden ratha chariot draped with orange and yellow marigold garlands and hanging gold tassel ornaments. A man in an orange-red robe with a red-and-gold crown and a magenta flower garland sits under a large red-and-blue canopy, raising one hand. Beside him stands a bare-chested man with a long trident-topped staff, gold necklaces and a tall crowned headdress, while a man in white shirt with a camera films from the left. Orange flags flank the cart and devotees crowd the street in the dark.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10 +1 copiesA night procession on a richly decorated golden palanquin-style float hung with marigold garlands, tassels and a blue-fringed canopy with a red and blue lotus-patterned top. A central seated man in saffron-orange robes and a crown-like golden headdress, with a large flower garland, raises a ceremonial staff, with a second bald figure in orange seated beside him. Standing at the front, a bare-chested man in orange dhoti holds a long staff and wears rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, with other shaved-headed attendants in orange clothing around the float. A cameraman in white stands at left filming, and warm lights glow in the background.2013-02-10A night procession on a richly decorated palanquin-style float with a canopy of teal, red, and pink tassels and dense marigold and white flower garlands. Seated on a gilded golden throne is a smiling man in an orange-saffron robe with a magenta flower garland, wearing an ornate gold-and-red crown; he appears to be the honoured figure of the procession. Beside the float, a bald priest in orange dhoti and gold chains holds a ceremonial staff, and another man in orange stands nearby. Gold ceremonial fans and umbrellas are at the right edge. Several people are partially visible in the crowd around the float, including a bald man with glasses at lower right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a gold crown, saffron robe, and garlands, with the page noting Swamiji's presence at this event.2013-02-10