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Night procession photograph of a decorated ratha or chariot with a silver canopy and peacock-feather motifs. A bearded man with long dark hair sits on a silver-and-red cushioned seat, wearing a rust-orange dhoti, layered rudraksha and bead necklaces, a pink-and-white flower garland, gold ornaments and a red bindi, smiling while holding a long white staff. The chariot is festooned with red, green, orange, yellow and blue tassels and golden leaves. A woman in a dark garment sits to the right, and illuminated street lamps and vehicle lights appear in the dark background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows long hair, rudraksha malas, gold necklaces and saffron-orange clothing on a ceremonial chariot.

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March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession on a dark road: a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style chariot draped with red and orange fabric, rainbow tassel-hung canopy and gold leaf decorations, peacock feather motif above. He wears a pink and white flower garland, layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles, a brown-red dhoti, and holds an orange-red staff across his lap, smiling. Behind him two women in dark clothing with red tones watch and smile. Torchlight and a street lamp glow in the background, with crowd silhouettes below the chariot. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the decorated chariot, shown by the long hair, gold necklaces and saffron-toned attire, a procession ratha setting.2017-03-13Night procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin-style float. A man seated on a red-cushioned throne with a silver canopy is adorned with a pink and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and a crown-like head ornament, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and holding a ceremonial fly-whisk or chamara. The canopy and pillars are draped with multicoloured tassels in red, orange, green, yellow and blue, with gold leaf decoration and peacock feathers at the top. Two women in saffron and traditional attire sit at the lower edge of the float, one holding a lamp. Bright lights and blurred street lamps are behind.2017-03-13Night procession on a decorated chariot with a silver canopy and peacock-feather ornaments. A bearded man in a saffron-brown dhoti with a pink-and-white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads sits on a silver-and-red seat, holding a yellow rope. Colourful tasselled fringe in red, orange, green and purple hangs from the canopy. Around the chariot, saffron-clad devotees and women in orange and red saris pour or sprinkle coloured powder, with decorated pots in the foreground. Umbrellas and flags appear at the edges under street lights.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession photograph of a richly decorated ratha chariot with a silver canopy topped by peacock feather motifs and a multicoloured tassel border in yellow, green, blue, red and pink. A man seated on a red cushioned throne-like seat wears a white floral garland, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and dark-toned clothing, with a shawl draped over his shoulders and a tilak on his forehead; he smiles and holds a staff. Beside the chariot, several people in brownish-red clothes walk or pull alongside, one smiling man at left, and a woman in a sari at right.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13A night procession on a decorated ratha or chariot with a silver canopy and hanging tassels in red, orange, green, blue and yellow. A bearded man in an orange-brown dhoti-style garment and a white and pink flower garland sits on a silver seat, holding a long red-and-white stick toward the side while smiling. a person: long hair and ornate gold necklace, with a saffron-toned garment and garland. Around the chariot, people in orange and white clothing walk and watch, and a woman in a maroon sari holds a small decorated item. Gold leaves and peacock-feather motifs decorate the canopy, and lamps light the dark street.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13A night procession on a decorated chariot-like palanquin with a silver canopy hung with tiered tassels in red, green, yellow, purple and blue, plus gold leaf garlands and peacock feather ornaments. A bearded man seated on a pink-draped throne wears an orange-brown dhoti, a red shawl, a pink flower garland and heavy gold necklaces, and holds a red-handled ceremonial object. a person is seated in the centre of the palanquin. Lit oil lamps and offerings in brass vessels sit in the foreground, with figures visible at the edges.2017-03-13