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A night procession scene with a golden palanquin-style ratha decorated with multicoloured tassels, bells and a canopy umbrella. Garlands of purple, red and white flowers hang on the carriage, and a deity murti in flower garlands sits at the centre. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and white upper cloth stands at the front, holding a lamp or incense and waving white smoke toward the deity. Dark trees and night lighting surround the scene.

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Night photograph of a golden ceremonial palanquin or ratha decorated with multicoloured silk tassels in blue, pink, yellow and red, and garlands of flowers in purple, white and red. A priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head and bare upper body, stands at the right holding a large white fan-like plume toward the deity murti seated within the decorated canopy. A golden ornamental figure with a raised trunk or serpent-like form stands at the upper left. Dark trees and a red railing frame the outdoor procession setting, and a second attendant in white stands at the far left.2012-05-03May 03 20122012-05-03May 03 20122012-05-03A night photograph of a golden palanquin or ratha-style vehicle on wheels, decorated with multicoloured tassels, garlands of purple and red flowers, and a striped canopy umbrella in red, blue and yellow. Inside the palanquin, a deity murti draped in green and red cloth is visible. A barefoot man in white dhoti and white shawl, holding a white fan or chamara, stands at the rear beside the vehicle on a raised platform. Another man in a white shirt stands at the left edge, holding a rope. Dark night background, lit by artificial light.2012-05-03Night procession at the ashram with a golden deity murti under an ornate gilded canopy on a wooden ratha or palanquin platform. The murti is draped in purple and yellow cloth and garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border stands at left, waving a white chamara fan over the deity. Strings of coloured lights and a lit tree line the path, with a parked car at right. No other physical people are clearly visible.2016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06October 04 20112011-10-04October 04 20112011-10-04Night procession at an outdoor temple-style setting. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border stands on a raised green-draped platform, waving a white chamara fan over a golden palanquin-style vahana carrying a deity murti adorned with garlands and a decorated crown. A large ornate golden umbrella canopy and string lights frame the scene. Behind, another ornate decorated palanquin with a deity is visible, with trees and lights in the dark background. Shoes are neatly arranged on a rack at left.2016-12-06January 1st 2013 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesOctober 30 20112011-10-30