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A decorated ceremonial vehicle, a golden ratha/chariot with a carved golden makara-style prow, is draped in heaps of marigold and yellow flower garlands. A multicoloured parasol with fringe and red tassels shades it, and a long string of hanging tassels and bells hangs from the top. A person in an orange blouse and an ornate dark ceremonial setting sits upright on the decorated seat, with a camera operator in white at left filming. Palm trees and a terracotta-coloured building with a signboard are behind. A signboard shows Kannada script and a poster with a 2012 programme notice.

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A decorated golden ceremonial vehicle with a dragon-headed prow and a multicoloured fringed canopy is processing outdoors under a blue sky, with coconut palms behind. Marigold and yellow garlands drape the vehicle, and tassels in red, green, blue and purple hang from its frame. A person seated on a red cushioned throne-like seat wears an orange garment, rudraksha-style beads and a red flower garland, with long dark hair, smiling. Two cameramen film from the left, and men in white shirts and trousers stand near the vehicle. A signboard behind reads Nithyanandapeetham style Kannada text beside a banner with a portrait. The scene suggests a festival procession or ratha ride.2012-01-01December 15 20112011-12-15A photograph of a gilded ceremonial chariot procession outdoors beside an orange-washed building with a thatched roof. A golden ratha with curved dragon-headed finials is draped in yellow, orange, purple and white marigold garlands and hung with tasselled bells. An orange fringed umbrella shades a seated figure in orange and gold robes at the rear of the chariot, with a round orange fan or shield at the side. Around the chariot, crowds in white and yellow shirts and saris press close, and a striped multicoloured umbrella is held at the left edge.2010-02-12January 01 20122012-01-01Outdoor festival procession on a richly decorated ratha or chariot covered in marigold garlands and yellow flowers, with tassels in red, green, orange and blue hanging from its frame. A large orange and gold umbrella canopy shelters the chariot, and a golden carved dragon-head prow rises at the right. A seated figure in a red-and-gold garment with a garland and a crown-like headdress rides on top, with a hand fan visible at left. Crowds of onlookers stand below under a pale sky, with palm trees and a banner in the background.2009-12-27January 01 20122012-01-01December 15 20112011-12-15A golden ceremonial chariot with an ornate gold canopy and a yellow fringed parasol rides in a festival procession under a temporary shelter hung with bunting and palm trees. The vehicle is draped in white and orange-red marigold garlands, has golden carved sides, and gold-tipped finials. A seated figure with long dark hair and a garland sits in the chariot's centre, while devotees in white and cream clothes line the route and stand beside it. Colourful tassels and hanging decorations fill the frame.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20A decorated golden chariot procession with a seated figure in an orange and red garment, a gold crown-like headpiece and garlands of yellow and white flowers, riding on an ornate ratha. Overhead, large orange and multicoloured parasols with tasselled fringes shade the chariot, and bells and tassels hang from the structure. Crowds of onlookers line the street below, and a vehicle bearing the a person name is visible at left. The figure appears to be a person in an in-person procession, identifiable by the crown, rich attire and garlanded seat.2009-12-27A festival procession on an ornate golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, swags of tassels and bells, and a large saffron-orange canopy with fringed edges. A man with long dark hair and a gold crown-like headpiece sits centred on the cushioned seat, dressed in a white dhoti-style garment and a saffron-coloured wrap with a flower garland, smiling. A second, smaller multicoloured umbrella stands to the right. Crowds of devotees and onlookers, many women among them, line the foreground and surround the chariot under a bright sky. Swamiji (probable): long hair, crown, saffron-toned wrap and garlanded seated figure in the chariot.2010-01-01A photograph of a richly decorated golden ratha chariot in a festival procession, outdoors under a clear sky. The chariot is draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and strung with tasseled bunches of red, pink, blue, green and orange tassels. A yellow and red parasol with a lotus motif shelters the seat, and a gilded makara-style front with ornate finials curves forward. A young person seated on the chariot wears a gold crown and an orange and red shawl. Below, devotees in white clothes and saffron shawls walk alongside and push the chariot, with a few people in yellow scarves visible at the left edge.2009-12-27