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A decorated golden ratha or chariot procession at night, lit by warm lamps and hung with bells and coloured tassels in red, green, yellow and pink. A figure seated on a crimson-cushioned throne wears an ornate gold crown, a red and gold garland, gold armlets and a saffron-coloured cloth, and raises a long ceremonial staff with one hand. Strings of purple and white flower garlands drape the gilded carriage, and a silver kalasha-style urn sits in front. Devotees stand at the bottom edge of the frame. a person cues: ornate gold crown, red and gold garland and saffron cloth, riding in a festival procession.

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March 02 20132013-03-02 +2 copiesNight procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and white garlands, hanging gold bells and multicoloured tassels in pink, orange, blue and green. A seated figure in an ornate gold-and-red crown, orange-brown robe and a red-and-white flower garland raises a hand in blessing while holding a silver staff topped with a small ornament. A bald man in a white dhoti and brown shawl stands in the foreground at the palanquin's edge, and another man in white clothing and a neck chain is partially visible behind a gold-framed pillar.2013-02-12Night 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 text2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15Night 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.2011-12-15A photograph at night of a seated man riding a golden chariot or ratha decorated with marigold and flower garlands, tassels in green, yellow, pink and blue, and a multicoloured canopy. He smiles broadly, wears an ornate gold crown, a rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant, a white-and-red floral garland, and a red tilak on his forehead, holding a ceremonial silver staff or sword. Flower petals and garlands fill the foreground. The figure has a compatible presentation with a crown and rudraksha mala and sits in a procession setting, though appearance is not fully distinctive, so this is a probable identification as a person in a ratha procession.2011-12-15Night procession on a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin-chariot draped with marigold and yellow garlands, green, blue and pink tassels, and a multicolored canopy overhead. A smiling person wearing an ornate gold crown with a curved ornament, a red bindi, a white and red garland and an orange garment sits on a red velvet seat cushioned with maroon and red pillows. Only one person is visible, seated and wearing ceremonial attire. Identity is not established by appearance alone, so the person is described by role.2011-12-15March 02 20132013-03-02September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies