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Night procession photograph of a decorated ratha or palanquin-style float. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a golden headpiece and rudraksha-style beaded garlands, sits on a gilded throne flanked by two golden lion figures. The throne is framed by a large arch of marigold and green garlands in bands of yellow, purple and white, with ornate mirrored and embroidered panels behind. A trident-like staff stands at the left. Floodlights and a dark sky with a moon are visible.

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Night procession photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden float decorated with an arch of marigold and jasmine garlands in yellow, purple, white and red, framed by a tiered pattern of mirror-embroidered panels. The seated person wears an orange-brown robe, a gold crown and multiple long beaded and flower garlands, with a trident-topped staff standing beside the float. Two golden lion figures flank the seat, and a golden canopy rises above. Lights glow to the right and a moon is visible in the dark sky. The figure appears to be a person, identifiable by the crown, orange robe and rudraksha-style garlands, seated in procession.2016-12-09Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden palanquin or float, framed by a large horseshoe-shaped arch of purple, white, yellow and orange flower garlands with lit diamond-shaped lamps along its edge. He wears a saffron-brown robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a white flower garland, with a decorated headpiece, seated between two golden lion figures on a silver-patterned throne. A trident stands at his side. A glowing lamp and dark night sky are visible at the right, with a few decorated structures at the far left edge. Visible presence matches the page's procession context, but the seated figure's appearance is only moderately distinctive.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09 +1 copiesDecember 09 20162016-12-09Night photograph of an illuminated float procession. A seated figure sits on a gold throne-like platform under a large arch of marigold, yellow, white and purple flower garlands with decorative tiered panels. The figure wears an orange-brown robe, a dark head covering with red band, and a white and gold beaded shawl, and holds a trident-like staff. A golden lion or animal figure rests at the base. Strings of lights glow along the decorated vehicle and trees stand in the background.2016-12-09 +1 copiesA night procession float (ratha) decorated with layers of purple, yellow and white flower garlands forming a large arch, with a heart-shaped ornate frame of mirrored and coloured panels behind a golden canopy. Seated on a gold throne flanked by gold lion figures is a man in a rust-orange robe with a matching orange turban, wearing a long white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, holding a tall staff in one hand. Small lights line the arch and a pale moon is visible in the dark sky above. Watermarked as a person photo. Possible depiction of a person in procession, identity uncertain from appearance alone.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09 +1 copiesNight photograph of a festival procession float decorated with a large arch of purple, yellow, white and red flower garlands and small mirrored diamond motifs. At its centre, a seated figure wearing a saffron-brown robe, rudraksha malas and a white garland sits on a silver throne flanked by two golden lion figures, holding a trident-topped staff upright. Above is an ornate crown-like headpiece with a cobra hood, and the arch is framed by string lights. Onlookers and a few lamps stand at the lower edge.2016-12-09Night procession photograph of a decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha. A seated bearded man in orange-saffron robes, with a gold crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a white flower garland, sits on a gold throne flanked by two golden lion figures. Behind him rises a large floral arch of white, yellow, purple and orange flowers with a patterned heart-shaped frame. Lit red and yellow flags flank the float, and devotees crowd the foreground, one in white holding a parasol-like shade. The seated figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) by saffron robes, crown and beaded necklaces, but the identification is uncertain.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09 +1 copies