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Night photograph of a golden ornate ratha or palanquin procession vehicle decorated with multicoloured garlands in pink, purple, yellow and white, green and orange tassels, and brass bells. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe wears a gold crown, a tiered gold and beaded necklace, and pink-and-white flower garlands; he holds a small ceremonial lamp-like object. A second person in orange-saffron robes sits nearby beside a tall gold pillar and a trident-like staff. A pink glowing light sits at the left edge.

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February 19 20152015-02-19A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha at night, decorated with purple, pink and yellow flower garlands and green and orange tassels. A seated person in a tall golden crown, wearing a dark shawl, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and a pink garland, smiles while holding a golden handled ceremonial mirror-like object. A trident-shaped ornament stands at left beside gold pillars and hanging bells, with a second person in orange robes partly visible behind. Warm stage lighting and string lights frame the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesNight procession photograph of a richly decorated golden ratha or chariot hung with purple, pink and yellow flower garlands, green and gold tassels and strings of warm lights. A seated figure in a gold crown and ornate gold jewellery, with a red-and-maroon garland and an ornamental metal sceptre-like object in hand, smiles from the chariot. A second person in orange-saffron cloth sits behind. A trident hangs on the golden pole, and a gold bell and tassels frame the scene. The figure's distinctive crown, gold ornaments and garlands are consistent with a person candidate, though the appearance is not certain enough to confirm identity.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA decorated golden ratha or palanquin-style chariot, hung with multicoloured flower garlands in pink, purple and yellow, green and red tassels, and brass bells, is shown in dim, smoky stage light. A seated woman in a dark red garment with a gold ornate crown, a gold necklace and a gold pendant smiles while holding a small silver ceremonial object. A second person in red-maroon clothing stands at the right edge, and a golden elephant-head or lion-shaped figure is at left.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA 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 photograph of a figure seated on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha during a procession, framed by a golden canopy with pink, purple and white floral garlands and green and yellow tassels. The seated figure wears a tall gold crown, a red-brown garment, a layered gold and beaded necklace, a rudraksha-style mala of pink flowers, and holds a gold ceremonial staff with a decorative finial. Gold ceremonial poles and kalasha-like ornaments surround the palanquin, and a cushioned red throne-like seat is visible at right. Behind, a person in an orange garment with white markings stands at left.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA smiling person sits on an ornate golden processional vehicle. The person wears a gold crown with a jewelled centre, a white forehead marking and bindi, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and a red-brown garment, with pink and white flower garlands draped across the chest and shoulder. Gilded ceremonial carvings and marigold-coloured elements fill the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is shown here as an appearance-based candidate, seated in the procession with crown, garlands and ceremonial gold necklace visible.2015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a night procession on a richly decorated golden ratha or chariot with a red seat. A smiling figure sits centrally wearing an ornate gold crown, a large garland of white and red flowers, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and an orange cloth over the shoulders. Above, a canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in orange, green, pink, blue and yellow frames the scene, and marigold garlands drape the golden structure. A silver-handled ceremonial staff rests beside the seat, and a brass lamp or kalasha-like vessel stands at lower left among flower garlands. The figure's identity is not established by visible cues beyond the crown, garlands and orange attire, so the subject is recorded as a procession participant on a chariot.2011-12-15