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A decorated procession palanquin with a colourful painted canopy of red, blue, white and green panels bearing bird motifs, draped with banana leaves and marigold garlands. A seated figure on a golden throne wears a pink garment, a white-and-gold shawl, a golden crown and a long white flower garland, with a small deity murti set among flowers above. In front, blurred white-clad devotees raise their arms and carry long staffs in a procession, while a woman in a white sari and a maroon blouse and a child stand at the side. Dusk light and trees frame the scene.

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A festival procession with a richly decorated ratha or palanquin canopy covered in striped and patterned panels in red, yellow, blue and green, with dove motifs, banana leaves and garlands of orange and yellow flowers. A seated figure in a red garment with a gold crown, garland and ornaments is carried under the canopy. Around it, devotees in white clothes and yellow or red shawls walk and stand, including a man in white with a mala near the right edge and women in white saris. Some are holding flowers and some are looking up. A small image of a deity murti is visible inside the canopy.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26Outdoor procession scene: a seated figure in a golden-framed throne is carried on an ornate, multicolored palanquin-style ratha with blue, red and yellow panels, orange drapes and a canopy hung with garlands and a small deity image. The seated figure wears a gold crown, a white flower garland and a pink dhoti, with a red cushion beneath. Surrounding devotees in white shirts and dhotis, some with rudraksha malas, and women in saffron and maroon saris walk alongside, looking up toward the throne. Banana leaves and flowering oleander frame the background. a person: the seated figure wears a gold crown and pink garment with a garland, a ceremonial procession cue, and is honoured on a throne; identity uncertain from appearance alone.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26Outdoor procession at dusk: a figure seated cross-legged on an ornate golden-brown throne atop a decorated ratha, wearing a red-pink outfit, a golden crown and a long white-and-pink flower garland, with a red-and-gold canopy decorated with floral and bird motifs behind. Lit cloth-banners in blue, red, yellow and orange frame the cart; a deity murti sits in a floral shrine above. Surrounding devotees in white dhotis and saffron or orange garments walk and fold hands in namaskar; a red-brown brick wall and a multicoloured parasol stand in the background. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the procession throne with crown, ornate clothing and garland.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26Outdoor photograph at sunset of a colourful festival chariot (ratha) decorated with red, blue and cream panels bearing white dove motifs, orange fabric drapes, marigold garlands and banana leaves. Seated on a gold-framed throne within the chariot is a figure wearing a crown, red garment and white flower garland, appearing to be a deity murti. Several people in white and cream clothing, some wearing rudraksha malas, pull or walk beside the chariot, while a few onlookers in the foreground with dark hair raise a hand toward it. Bright sunlight flares behind the chariot, with trees and a utility pole on the right.2010-12-26A photograph of a festival procession with a seated figure on a golden throne under a decorated canopy. The seated person wears a gold ornate crown, a red-pink garment, a white and red flower garland, a gold necklace and a gold armband, and smiles while sitting cross-legged on red cushions. The canopy has colourful striped panels with blue, yellow and orange floral motifs and white dove emblems, decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. Blurred devotees in white and dark clothing stand in the foreground, and a golden staff is visible at left.2010-12-26Dusk procession in which a seated figure is carried on an ornate palanquin decorated with colourful striped and floral panels in red, yellow, blue and orange, with green banana leaves and garlands of orange marigolds. The seated figure wears a gold crown, red garments and a white flower garland, and is shaded under a golden canopy. In the foreground, men in white kurtas and yellow shawls carry a long gold-topped staff, and devotees in white walk alongside the palanquin. Trees and a darkening sky are visible behind.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26Night procession at a temple festival: a seated figure in an ornate gold and red throne canopy holds a trident-like staff and wears a crown, orange-red garments and layered beaded necklaces, while garlanded with flowers. The decorated chariot has colourful striped panels with bird and floral motifs and gold fringe. Around it, men in white dhotis with saffron shawls and bare-chested devotees walk or pull the ratha, and a red-and-multicolour parasol stands at left.2011-12-17A chariot procession in an outdoor setting. A decorated ratha with colourful striped and patterned pillars, banana leaves, and garlands of orange and yellow flowers carries a central figure seated before a deity murti; the figure wears a white garland and red garment. Around the chariot, a line of devotees pulls a thick red rope: women in white saris with orange and gold borders, and men in white dhotis and white kurtas with rudraksha malas. Pink oleander bushes and trees frame the scene.2010-12-26