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Outdoor ritual at a decorated chariot-like shrine (ratha) with a multi-tiered roof, pink and red trim, and mirror-embroidered panels. A saffron-clad sannyasi with a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala stands on the right, wearing an orange turban, and touches the chariot's wheel-like panel with a small object. Another saffron-robed person with a white garland bends forward at the centre, reaching toward the shrine. A bare-chested man in white cloth kneels at the lower left. A striped canopy and bright sky sit behind, and a person in orange is partly visible at the far right.

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A photograph of a festival procession at an outdoor ceremony. A figure in an orange turban, orange robe with a shawl and a large white-and-gold ceremonial pendant sits on a palanquin heavily decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and green leaves. Beside him a man in an orange kurta with a rudraksha-style mala and glasses is adjusting or folding an orange cloth. A woman in orange and white stands at the right edge, and an orange-robed attendant with gold necklaces is at the left. Red and white tent fabric forms the canopy overhead. The seated figure has distinctive long dark hair, a turban and ornate gold-and-orange adornments, so the appearance-based label a person applies to the palanquin rider.2011-07-15July 24 20102010-07-24 +1 copiesTwo seated sannyasis sit on a decorated chair platform framed by an ornate beaded and mirrored canopy with red fringe and a purple backdrop. The man on the right wears an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with white and pink flower garlands; he smiles and rests a hand on the armrest. The bearded man on the left wears orange robes, a white and orange garland, a red tilak and a red garland at his feet. A shaved-headed young man in white sits at the lower left and a person in orange is at the lower right. Overall this is a crowded outdoor darshan scene.2010-01-29December 15 20112011-12-15Saffron-clad sannyasis ride in an ornately decorated palanquin-style float with pink-trimmed panels, mirror-work motifs and red fringed canopy, during a procession at an outdoor festival. A bearded man in an orange turban and white floral garlands sits on the float beside another bearded man in orange robes and garlands. A man in a white shirt and orange cloth with a bead necklace stands at the front of the float, and red-capped boys in white uniforms walk alongside. Behind them a colourful multi-tiered temple shrine with painted pillars and a tall tree stand against the sky, and a large crowd watches from the roadside.2010-01-29July 15 20112011-07-15Outdoor procession scene on a decorated palanquin. A man in the centre wears an orange-red turban, long dark hair, a white flower garland with red accents and an orange-saffron robe, raising one hand in greeting while sitting on a carved wooden seat. Beside him stands a bald man in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha beads and glasses, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Behind them are colourful tassels in purple, red and green, a blue and gold ornamental panel, and a golden kalasha-topped pole wrapped with orange flowers. Probable Swamiji seated in the palanquin, identified by the distinctive long hair, turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style garland cues.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a decorated palanquin draped in white flower garlands, with gold accents and a red canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in orange, magenta, purple and green. A man with long dark hair and an orange-and-gold head cloth sits on the throne, wearing an orange robe, a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, hands resting on his lap. Beside him a bald man in an orange robe with a mala stands with palms pressed together in greeting. On the right, a smiling man in an orange shawl with maroon borders holds the palanquin pole. Overcast sky in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long hair, orange head cloth, ornate gold-and-flower palanquin and rudraksha mala.2010-07-24December 29 20092009-12-29July 15 20112011-07-15July 08 20092009-07-08A photograph of a decorated palanquin procession. A central figure seated on a richly adorned palanquin wears an orange turban, orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, and raises one hand in blessing. Behind him stands a shaven-headed man in orange robes with glasses and a rudraksha mala, holding a white chamara fly-whisk. On the right, a man in orange robes with a round emblem on his shoulder holds a white chamara and a small ceremonial item. The palanquin is draped with white jasmine garlands, pink and purple flowers, orange and green tassels and gold finials, with a white-and-gold emblem visible at the lower right.2010-07-24