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Night procession on a richly decorated golden ratha or chariot, draped with garlands of white, yellow and orange flowers and colourful tassels, under a multicoloured striped canopy. A man seated on a red cushioned seat wears a gold crown, a red-and-white garland and an orange garment, with rudraksha beads visible. Beside him a man in orange robes with red-stained skin holds the chariot edge, and an orange shield-shaped panel with a blue emblem hangs at right. Below, blurred devotees in white clothes stained with pink and purple colour stand in the crowd. A small blue emblem logo appears at top left.

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Night 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.2011-12-15Night 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 text2011-12-15March 02 20132013-03-02December 15 20112011-12-15February 12 20132013-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10Night 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 with a richly decorated golden palanquin under a striped canopy, hung with white and red garlands, tassels and brass bells. A seated figure in a red robe and crown-like headdress sits at the centre of the palanquin, garlanded, with a flame burning below the seat. In front, shaved-headed men in maroon and orange clothing, some with pink-dyed or painted heads, walk close to the carriage. A golden star ornament is visible at the right edge against the black sky.2011-12-15A photograph of a night procession on a richly decorated golden ratha or chariot with a red seat. A smiling figure sits centrally wearing an ornate gold crown, a large garland of white and red flowers, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and an orange cloth over the shoulders. Above, a canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in orange, green, pink, blue and yellow frames the scene, and marigold garlands drape the golden structure. A silver-handled ceremonial staff rests beside the seat, and a brass lamp or kalasha-like vessel stands at lower left among flower garlands. The figure's identity is not established by visible cues beyond the crown, garlands and orange attire, so the subject is recorded as a procession participant on a chariot.2011-12-15Evening procession with an ornately decorated golden chariot draped in pink, yellow and orange flower garlands and hanging gold tassels in red, green and teal. A seated figure in a tall gold crown and gold-and-green ornate garment, with a garland around the neck, holds a trident beside a large orange, teal and blue canopy. Devotees in the foreground, one with white vibhuti horizontal marks on the forehead, and a bird perch on a metal stand at right. A statue-like figure appears on the chariot, not clearly a living person, so no identification is made.2013-03-02February 10 20132013-02-10February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies