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Night procession on an ornate golden ratha with a curved golden prow, lit by strings of warm lights and draped in yellow, orange and magenta marigold garlands. A seated man in a brown-orange robe wears a tall gold crown, a red tilak and a garland of red and pink flowers, smiling as he rides beneath a fringed canopy with multicoloured tassels. Swamiji (probable) is indicated by the crown, saffron-toned robe and garlands; he is on the chariot seat. Beside the ratha, a man in a white kurta wears a dark rudraksha-style mala and holds a silver trident, and another attendant in white stands at the left edge. Golden tassels and flower-wrapped poles frame the scene.

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Night procession photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold palanquin decorated with golden bells, tassels, flower garlands and strings of lights. The figure wears a golden crown, a rudraksha-style red and white garland and a brown-orange wrap, smiling broadly. A yellow canopy with fringe overhead, a gold staff and a man in a white shirt at the left edge accompany the procession. a person seated on the palanquin, identified by crown, garlands and ceremonial setting.2015-01-13A golden ornate palanquin-style throne decorated with flower garlands, marigolds, and glowing string lights stands under a canopy hung with colorful tassels and bells. A central figure seated on the throne wears a gold crown with a red stone, a maroon-brown shawl over an orange-brown garment, and a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with garlands; he smiles. To the right, a man in a white kurta with a dark bead mala holds a trident, and a figure in white with a white head wrap stands behind the throne. A ceremonial trident and a golden mace-like staff are visible at left. The setting is a dark stage. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the crown, maroon shawl and ceremonial mala.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13December 20 20102010-12-20Night procession photo of a man seated on an ornate gold palanquin-throne (peetha) decorated with gold finials, bells, teal and red tassels, and marigold garlands, lit by string lights. He wears a gold crown with a red stone, red-orange shawl, red and white garlands and bangles, and holds a silver staff. Beside the palanquin, a young man in white kurta and rudraksha mala holds a silver trident, and a man in white turban stands at right. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by the crown, saffron clothing, garlands and ceremonial palanquin as the honoured figure.2015-01-13February 12 20132013-02-12January 13 20152015-01-13A night procession on an ornate golden ratha or palanquin decorated with gold finials, tassels and multicoloured flower garlands. A central seated figure wears a tall gold crown, a red-and-gold garment, layered beaded necklaces, a red flower garland and a gold armlet, and holds a silver ceremonial staff with a decorative head. Beside him a shaven-headed man in rust-coloured robes and a rudraksha mala sits, and a woman with a braid in a red sari sits at the right edge. Strings of lights and coloured fabric appear in the background.2015-02-17A smiling man in a procession sits under a colourful canopy with fringed tassels in purple, teal, pink and gold. He raises his right hand in greeting and wears a gold ornate crown, a red tilak on his forehead, layered gold necklaces and a thick garland of pink, orange, yellow and white flowers over saffron-orange clothing. Several rudraksha bracelets and rings are visible. Behind him stand attendants, one with a shaved head, and a photographer holds up a large camera in warm, dim evening light. The ornate golden canopy pole and umbrella finials suggest a ratha or palanquin procession. Swamiji (probable): the man wears saffron clothing, a crown, a long swept-back hair style and rudraksha adornments, consistent with the page's identification.2013-02-12Night photograph of a festival procession on an ornate golden ratha-style float decorated with gold-painted carved panels, gold pillars wrapped with garlands, and tassels. A central figure in a rust-red robe with a brown rudraksha-style bead mala and layered gold necklaces sits smiling on a gold throne, wearing an ornate gold crown and a pink and white flower garland, with gold bangles on the arm. Beside the float stands a second person in a rust-red robe and beaded necklace. Marigold and purple flowers and green leaves decorate the float base. A chrome pole and bright stage lights are at the right edge.2015-02-17 +1 copiesNight photograph of a decorated golden chariot procession. A smiling man wearing an ornate gold crown and a rust-orange and gold embroidered garment, with a white and red flower garland around his neck, sits on a red-cushioned seat at the front of the ratha. The chariot is heavily adorned with garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers, golden kalasha-style finials, and hanging pink, orange, green, white and blue tassels. A silver staff or trident-like ceremonial object rises beside him. Only one person is visible on the chariot; the procession is otherwise dark.2011-12-15