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Night procession with a gilded palanquin (ratha) draped in garlands of pink, purple and white flowers, with a golden serpent-headed prow and a striped canopy overhead. A carved deity murti seated in the palanquin wears a crown, a green and white flower garland and a sword is raised beside it. Behind it a man in white clothing guides the palanquin by its pole, and a bell-and-tassel decoration in red, orange and green hangs at the front. Lit by a bright lamp against a dark background, with devotees in white at the edges.

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March 02 20132013-03-02Night 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 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19March 02 20132013-03-02A nighttime procession on a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin, lit by a bright overhead lamp. A figure seated on a gold throne-like seat wears a tall ornate gold crown, a gold necklace, and multiple garlands of red and white flowers, with a gold armband on the arm. The vehicle is hung with gold bells, tassels in red, teal, blue and green, and a teal canopy with red fringe. A carved golden lion head is at the front of the chariot. A partially visible figure with a white garment sits beside the main seat, and a person in white clothing stands at the right edge. Garlands drape the base of the vehicle.2013-03-02 +1 copiesMarch 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesNight procession with an ornately decorated golden palanquin or ratha hung with red, pink and green tassels, marigold and white flower garlands, and gold fittings. A seated figure in a green-beaded garland and red floral garland sits on the palanquin, which is lit at night. In the foreground, several people in white clothing with orange-brown shawls walk alongside, and a few others stand near the carriage, with lit oil lamps and tall ceremonial staffs visible at the right edge. The image is blurred and low-detail.2013-03-02Night procession on a gilded ratha chariot decorated with garlands of marigold and purple flowers, hanging tassels in green and red, and golden bells. A seated figure wearing a tall gold crown and a rudraksha mala sits at center, flanked by attendants in maroon-red garments holding a ceremonial staff and a trident. Another attendant stands at the right with a silver trident. A man in white dhoti stands at the far left edge, and onlookers are partly visible at the bottom right. The chariot's lamps and the dark background give a festive night setting, a procession with ornate ceremonial costume.2015-02-17 +1 copies