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A photograph of a night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin or ratha. A bearded man seated on a silver-patterned throne wears a tall gold crown, saffron-orange robe and layered garlands of red and white flowers, and he is the central figure. Swamiji (probable) based on the saffron/orange clothing, ornate gold crown and garlands, with the page noting the 40th Avatardinotsava in Bengaluru. To the left, a white-robed attendant in a white dhoti stands near the canopy, and a younger man in a bare-chested pose holds a trident and wears a gold necklace with a rudraksha mala and vibhuti marks. Above, white and purple flower strands hang over a white cloth canopy, with green foliage and pink flower garlands framing the seat.

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A decorated palanquin procession at night, framed by long garlands of white, purple and yellow flowers hanging overhead. A man in a golden crown and orange-saffron robe, with a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, sits on a silver-ornate seat at the centre, with a golden throne-like back behind him. Attendants surround the seat: one on the left in white dhoti with a trident, another in orange clothing holding a trident-topped staff, and a man on the right in a golden-yellow shawl and rudraksha mala holding a microphone. Strings of flowers and greenery decorate the canopy and sides.2016-12-23A richly decorated palanquin procession scene under a canopy draped with flower garlands in blue, pink, red and white. A bearded man in an ornate gold crown, orange-saffron robe and layered red and white flower garlands sits enthroned on an ornate silver-toned seat, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Beside him, two attendants sit in saffron cloth with rudraksha malas; one holds a silver trident. a person is the central figure seated on the throne.2016-12-23A floral-decorated palanquin procession at night. A bearded man seated on a silver-and-gold ornate throne-couch is wearing an orange-saffron garment, a golden crown, and layered garlands of red and white flowers and a rudraksha mala; he is under a canopy hung with white and yellow jasmine-style garlands, red flowers and green foliage. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a silver ceremonial staff, and another attendant in white holds a silver trident. A man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge. The palanquin is a ratha-style procession vehicle, with a dark cloth draped at the top.2016-12-23A night procession under a canopy of white and purple flower garlands. A man seated on an ornate silver-and-gold throne-like seat wears a gold crown, rudraksha malas, ceremonial flower garlands and an orange-brown shawl; he is. Men in white dhotis and ochre-gold shawls stand beside the seat, one holding a long silver staff topped with a finial, another with a bare chest and garland, while a figure on the right holds a fan or ceremonial whisk. Pink and purple flowers, lotus buds and green foliage decorate the palanquin, with a microphone stand and speakers in the foreground.2016-12-23A night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin. A man seated on a silver-trimmed throne-seat under a garland-covered canopy raises one hand in blessing; he wears an ornate gold crown, an orange-saffron garment and multiple beaded and flower necklaces. Swamiji (probable): a bearded man with long dark hair in a golden crown, orange robe and ceremonial garlands, appearing as the central figure of the procession. Around him, attendants in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas stand at the palanquin: one on the left holds a tall silver staff, another in the centre holds a silver trident, and one on the right in white with a mala bends forward. Dense strings of white, yellow and red flowers and leaves drape the canopy, with a microphone stand and speaker at the front.2016-12-23A night procession float, a ratha decorated with dense garlands of white jasmine, marigold, pink and red flowers and green foliage. A man with a gold crown and a red-and-orange garland seated on a dark green and silver cushioned throne, one hand resting on the seat. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: ornate gold crown, garlands and orange clothing, seated in the place of honour. Two attendants stand at the sides: one on the left in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, one on the right in gold-bordered cloth and beaded necklaces.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of an evening procession on a flower-decorated palanquin. A bearded man with long dark hair sits reclined on a silver-embossed couch under a canopy draped in white, yellow and magenta garlands, wearing an orange-saffron garment, a flower garland and a large gold crown-like headpiece. To the left, a bald attendant in orange holds a long ceremonial staff, and beside him stands a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala. On the right, a bearded man in cream dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a small vessel, and another attendant stands near the edge. The palanquin base is banked with lotus flowers and purple and yellow blooms, and camera equipment is visible around the frame.2016-12-23Night photograph of a flower-decorated palanquin procession canopy covered in white jasmine garlands, red roses, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. A central seated figure wears a gold crown, a red and white flower garland, a white flower necklace and a saffron-coloured wrap, and sits on an ornate gold throne-style seat with red rose drapes. To the right a bearded man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with a rudraksha mala, adjusts the flowers. On the left a man in white dhoti holds a silver ceremonial staff, with a red rudraksha mala. Pink lotus blossoms decorate the base. A camera or light stand is visible at the right edge. The setting suggests a ceremonial procession.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated vehicle. A man seated in the centre wears a gold crown and red and white flower garlands, smiling, against a golden throne-like seat. Around him are cascading white jasmine, marigolds, pink and red blossoms, and lotus-like pink flowers along the base. Behind the seat, a cloth canopy hangs in cream and maroon. At left, a standing man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a tall silver staff. Another attendant with a bare upper body and orange cloth stands behind.2016-12-23