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A photograph of a flower-decorated procession palanquin at night. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne-seat, wearing a large gold crown, a red and white flower garland, and red tilak; he raises one hand in greeting. Above him hang white jasmine strands, pink and red garlands, and gold-tipped flower decorations under a white canopy. Attendants stand around the palanquin: one in a white dhoti and rudraksha mala at right, and others in white and ochre clothing at left, one with a shaved head. Pink lotus petals scatter on the gold base.

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A photograph of a flower-decorated golden palanquin procession. A bearded man in saffron-brown robes and a gold crown sits on a gold-carved seat under a canopy of white jasmine and pink and purple garlands, wearing a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala. Pink lotus flowers line the front. Beside the seat stands a bare-chested attendant with rudraksha beads and a white and gold dhoti, and a shaved-headed attendant in white sits at the left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back hair, a gold crown, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the event page's Swamiji presence.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession scene under a canopy of white jasmine, marigold, purple and red flower garlands. A seated figure in a gold crown and orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold palanquin with a rose garland draped over the shoulders. Two attendants in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls stand at either side, one holding a fan and the other a canopy pole. Illuminated festival lights glow in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a crown and saffron clothing, with rudraksha beads and ornate gold adornment on a ceremonial throne-like palanquin.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession on an ornate gold-carved palanquin or ratha. A central seated man wears a golden crown with a curved finial, a red-and-white flower garland and an orange-brown robe, with an orange cloth folded on the seat beside him. Behind him a bald attendant in orange holds a silver staff. Above, a white canopy hangs with long strands of white and yellow jasmine-style flowers. On the right a standing attendant in a white dhoti with gold borders and gold armlets stands near a green and red floral garland.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession on a flower-covered ratha chariot, a palanquin-style canopy draped with white cloth and hung with garlands of white jasmine, red, pink and orange blossoms and yellow marigolds. A central figure sits on a gilded throne, wearing a gold crown and a pink flower garland, with a dark beard. Beside him, a figure in orange and gold clothing holds a silver trident. At left, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands near a lamp, and at right an attendant in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a long ceremonial staff while another man in white stands behind him. Pink and red flower petals and garlands cover the chariot base.2016-12-23A night procession on a floral-decorated palanquin. A man seated on a gilded golden throne wears an ornate golden crown, a saffron-orange garment, layered flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, with his hands resting on the throne. The canopy is hung with white, pink, yellow and purple flower garlands and a cream cloth. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand beside the palanquin, one holding a long ceremonial fan or staff, another in white and gold with a rudraksha mala and a trident-bearing attendant on the left. Rose petals and green leaves cover the platform.2016-12-23