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A decorated ceremonial palanquin procession on a dirt road. A tall canopy of red, orange and multicolored embroidered cloth with a golden finial is festooned with marigold garlands and banana leaves. Beneath it, a seated figure in red garments and a white-and-orange flower garland sits on a gilded throne. Men in white kurtas and dhotis carry the palanquin by a long red pole, while women in white saris with gold borders walk alongside. A golden ceremonial umbrella and a man in a red-sashed white outfit holding a gold staff stand at right. A banner over the canopy reads Nithyananda, and a sign at left reads Anandotsava.

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A decorated ratha-style palanquin procession at an ashram road. A tall, pyramid-roofed canopy is hung with red, orange, blue and green embroidered fabric, marigold garlands and banana leaves, and topped with a golden kalasha finial. Beneath it, a seated figure in red garments with a white flower garland sits on a gold-framed seat. Around the palanquin, women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas hold a red-draped pole, while men in white kurtas and dhotis, some with black beaded necklaces, walk alongside it. A decorated parasol appears at the right edge, and a signboard reading Anandotsava stands at left. The seated figure's identity is not established by visible cues.2010-12-26A decorated ratha chariot stands in a dirt courtyard, its multi-tiered canopy draped in red, orange, yellow and blue cloth with bird and floral motifs, and garlanded with marigolds. A woman in a pink sari and white garland sits on a gold throne inside the chariot beneath a small deity murti. Behind the chariot, a red-brick wall carries an Anandotsava sign. In front, a row of women in white saris with orange borders and a row of men in white kurtas wearing rudraksha malas pull the chariot by a thick red rope, while a man in white with his back to the camera bends forward at the rope. A striped umbrella and palm trees appear at right.2010-12-26A decorated ratha chariot with a colourful canopy in red, orange, blue and yellow textiles, topped by a golden finial, carries a seated figure in a red garment and white garland at its centre, with a deity murti and flowers visible inside. Devotees pull the rope in front of it: women in white and cream saris with gold borders and men in white kurta and dhoti with rudraksha mala necklaces. A large ornamental umbrella stands to the right, banana leaves decorate the chariot, and a red-and-white sign reading Anandotsava is visible at the left. The scene is an outdoor procession in bright evening light.2010-12-26Outdoor procession with a richly decorated ratha or chariot canopy in red, orange, blue and yellow fabric, topped by a golden kalasha finial and draped with marigold garlands and banana leaves. A seated figure in pink ceremonial robes and a crown, wearing a large white marigold garland, sits on an ornate golden throne beneath the canopy. Several women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas pull a long maroon rope in front of the chariot, while men in white kurta and dhoti, some with rudraksha malas, walk alongside. Fabric panel reads NITHYANANDA across the top of the canopy.2010-12-26A photograph of a decorated ceremonial chariot (ratha) in a dirt-road procession outdoors. The canopy is covered in colourful patterned fabric with red, blue, yellow and orange panels, and the word a person is stitched in its upper band. Banana leaves flank the canopy and a golden-framed seat holds a seated figure in pink clothing with a white flower garland, hands folded in prayer. Inside the canopy a deity murti and marigold garlands are visible. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas stand along the rope pulling the chariot, hands in namaste, one holding a silver vessel, and a man at right holds a flame aloft. A red-and-blue umbrella and a red-brick building with a red signboard appear in the background.2010-12-26A decorated ratha procession cart with a multicoloured canopy, orange and gold fabric drapes, a golden kalasha finial and banana leaves, pulled along a dirt road. A seated figure in red garments and a white flower garland sits on a gold-framed throne inside the canopy, hands folded. In the foreground a man in an orange saffron robe with a gold border holds an oil lamp with a flame and a brass vessel for aarti. To the left, several people in white dhotis and kurtas and women in white and orange saris stand with palms pressed together in prayer. A red rope is tied to the cart's pole. A signboard reading Anandotsava and a red building are behind them.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 29 20092009-12-29Outdoor procession with a large ornate ratha/chariot-style canopy vehicle decorated in red, yellow, orange and blue panels with floral patterns, marigold garlands and orange fringed valances. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a gold throne inside the vehicle, holding a staff. Men in white kurta-style clothing with rudraksha malas walk alongside, some supporting the vehicle with their hands and one holding a red cloth. A red and yellow umbrella and a white fan-like yak-tail whisk are held nearby, with palm trees and blue sky behind.2009-12-29A procession with a decorated ratha chariot topped by a tiered canopy in red, orange and yellow fabric, with yellow marigold garlands and white flower strings. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a gold throne on the chariot, with a red-and-yellow umbrella held above it. Men in white dhotis and white kurtas, some wearing rudraksha malas and ID badges, pull or carry the chariot and hold a red cloth bundle. Attendants wave yellow fans and palm-leaf fans, and a palm tree and clear sky are behind. Visible people: about ten in white, several in the procession and on the chariot.2009-12-29December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26