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A decorated ceremonial palanquin procession outdoors under a clear sky, with a golden-yellow canopy umbrella overhead. The palanquin is draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands and tasseled hangings in red, green, orange and blue. A seated figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland sits in the carriage, behind round orange shields painted with crescent moon and star emblems. Around the palanquin, people in white dhotis and white kurtas, and women in white saris with yellow borders, hold and guide the carriage, some reaching up with hands on its edges. Walls, trees and a corrugated roof are visible behind.

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A festival procession on a dirt path with a decorated ratha, a chariot-like palanquin covered in yellow and orange marigold garlands, a tiered canopy with pink, green, orange and yellow tassels, and round blue-and-orange emblems on its sides. A figure in orange robes with a gold crown and garland sits on a raised seat at the top of the chariot. Around it, people in white dhotis and white kurtas walk, and several women in yellow-bordered white saris and orange sarees pull or steady the ratha with ropes. Men in orange and white stand in the background amid trees and a low wall.2009-12-27A festival procession on a village road in daylight. A richly decorated flower-covered palanquin, its canopy and hanging tassels in orange, yellow, green and red, carries a seated figure in red and gold robes and a gold crown. Around it, crowds in white clothes and saffron-coloured sashes walk alongside, with many women in white saris and orange-red flags visible at the right edge. A man in white stands in the foreground with a raised hand, and a man in saffron robes walks near the palanquin's front. The seated figure has no clearly recognisable face at this distance, so identity is uncertain.2009-12-27Outdoor procession with a richly decorated palanquin-style float (ratha) covered in marigold and flower garlands, topped by a golden canopy and an ornate yellow umbrella with red and orange fringed tassels. A seated figure in orange clothing and flower garlands sits on the float. Around it, devotees in white ritual clothes and orange saffron robes walk and surround the float, and a decorated multicoloured umbrella stands at left. Crowd members in white and orange clothing fill the dusty ground under a bright sky.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot procession at an outdoor ashram setting with a brick building behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold crown sits on an ornate golden palanquin-style float draped with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands, with a white floral garland around the neck. Brass bells and colourful tassels hang from the canopy. Two large umbrellas with blue and multicoloured fabric and bird motifs shade the scene. Devotees in white clothes and yellow saris kneel and walk along the sides of the float, many with hands folded. A rough sandy ground is visible below.2009-12-27A golden ornate palanquin procession carried through an ashram courtyard, decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, red and green tassels, hanging bells and a yellow canopy. A man in orange robes and a golden headdress sits upright on the cushioned seat, adorned with red and white garlands. Around the carriage, many people in white clothing and orange shawls press forward, some reaching to touch or steady the palanquin, while a crowd of devotees in white, saffron and yellow line the procession. Orange flags are visible at the right and thatched roofs and a terracotta wall sit behind. The figure on the seat has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold and garland adornments; the page links him to Swamiji, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2009-12-27A procession on a decorated golden ratha/palanquin with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, tassels and green and red fringes. A figure seated on the front in a red garment with a gold crown and a white garland is at the front of the palanquin, while devotees in white and yellow dhotis and saris and a man in orange robes walk alongside, several holding round painted fans or shields. Green tiled roofs and a concrete wall are in the background.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession on an open dusty ground. A richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha is covered with yellow and orange marigold garlands and hung with colourful tassels and bells. A figure in an orange-red robe sits raised on the palanquin with palms pressed together in namaskar. Below, crowds of devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls walk and gather around the vehicle, with multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas and decorated standards visible in the background.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession on a sunny outdoor ground. A decorated golden palanquin with a large orange canopy and white yak-hair fans is carried through a crowd of devotees in white. On the palanquin, a figure in orange robes and a crown sits on a throne-like seat amid marigold garlands, while a standing attendant in orange robes with a white fan stands beside it. Men in white kurtas and women in saffron and yellow saris crowd the surroundings, with white tents and palm trees behind. Gold ceremonial ornaments and a tall brass staff are visible near the front.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dusty path before a concrete block wall, with trees behind. A decorated ratha/chariot is covered in marigold and yellow garlands, with a yellow-and-white canopy hung with orange, red, green and yellow tassels and bells. A seated figure in orange clothing sits on the golden-draped platform, wearing a crown and a garland, and raises a ceremonial fan. Around the chariot, many people in white and cream clothes walk, several in yellow-bordered saris, some holding the rope or tracing the cart with their hands. Saffron-robed devotees and tall ceremonial staffs with trident finials appear in the background.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27