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Photograph of a gilded ceremonial palanquin or ratha decorated with purple, white and pink flower garlands, tassels in orange, green, red and magenta hanging from its canopy. A seated figure in a tall gold crown, saffron/orange cloth and a red-and-white garland sits on a maroon cushioned throne-like seat. A cameraman in white clothes at left films with a handheld video camera on a pole. Ornate gold trim and a silver sword-like object rest beside the seat under a dark tent roof.

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March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA 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.2013-02-10March 02 20132013-03-02February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesNight procession on a richly decorated golden ratha, or chariot, strung with orange and red marigold garlands and hanging brass bells with coloured tassels in orange, pink, teal and green. A seated figure in an orange-gold ceremonial crown raises a long golden staff with one hand, wearing layered floral garlands in red, white and purple over a dark garment. Attendants in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees surround the platform, with a photographer at left. Gold-trimmed cushions, lotus-petal canopy panels and white flowers complete the scene.2013-02-12February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA night procession on an ornate float decorated with marigold garlands, tassels and a large red canopy with blue and gold panels topped by a brass trident. A standing figure in orange robes, a rust-coloured turban and a pink flower garland raises a ceremonial sword aloft and smiles. Beside a golden throne-like seat, a man with a shaved head is seated in a gilded chair, and at right another person in white and orange sits near a silver trident. A cameraman in white at left films the scene. a person: the standing figure in orange with turban and sword, shown in a procession setting.2013-02-10