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A photograph of a festival procession at a South Indian temple. A barefoot man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with red and white flower garlands and a long braid, stands on a red-draped flower-covered ratha platform with both arms raised, smiling. Behind him an ornate chariot canopy in yellow, red and pink flowers frames a deity murti and a golden lion-shaped carriage. Flanking orange-and-red umbrellas with peacock-style emblems stand on either side. Crowds of onlookers line the street, a priest in white ritual dress is at lower left with a kalasha and flower petals, and a gopuram rises in the background.

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December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Outdoor temple procession with a large decorated ratha (chariot) carrying two deity murtis with garlands and a golden bull (Nandi) figure at its base. A man in saffron/orange robes with a red-and-white garland and gold armband stands on the chariot platform beside a golden bull, holding an offering over it. Decorative orange-and-red umbrellas with floral patterns frame the scene, and a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis watches from the street. Temple gopuram-style structures and a painted banner are visible in the background.2011-12-20A festival procession in a crowded street in Tiruvannamalai. In the centre, a tall ornate chariot is decorated with a large arch of multicolored flower garlands in pink, yellow, red and green, with a golden bull (Nandi) mounted on a red-draped platform in front. Two deity murtis are seated within the garland arch. A woman in a saffron-orange sari with red flower garland stands at the base, facing the chariot with hands raised in devotion. A bald man in orange robes stands nearby, and a crowd of devotees in white and light clothing fills the street, many with hands folded. On the left, another palanquin with orange and gold canopy and garlands is visible. Decorated umbrella-style banners with peacock motifs flank the chariot. A hill and temple gopuram appear in the background.2011-12-20A festival procession on a street in front of a temple gateway. In the centre, a golden bull (nandi) carries a deity pair under a large arched canopy decorated with multicoloured garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. A woman in orange sari stands on the vehicle with a red garland and reaches toward the deity. A man in orange clothing, shaved head, kneels at the front holding a tray of red petals and offerings. Along the sides, two ornate orange and gold umbrella-like parasols with floral and peacock-style designs stand, and a gold palanquin with orange-clad figures appears at left. Crowds of people line the street with hands raised in greeting, and a policeman in uniform stands at the left edge.2011-12-20A festival procession on a temple chariot in front of a South Indian temple gopuram, crowds lining the street and police in khaki uniforms nearby. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands on the ornate orange-draped platform, raising both arms in greeting and smiling, with a red and green garland and a rudraksha-style mala around his neck. Behind him is a canopy decorated with yellow, red, green and white flower garlands, with two deity murtis adorned with necklaces and orange garlands. The platform carries a golden lion-like vahana, rose petals scattered on orange cloth, a silver pot and a brass plate of flowers and offerings. Flower-decorated umbrellas and a yellow banner with Tamil text frame the scene.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A barefoot man in saffron-orange robes stands on an orange-draped platform, arms raised high in greeting while smiling broadly. He wears a long red and green flower garland, gold bangles and a gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him is a richly decorated processional chariot covered in red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands, with a golden ornamental vehicle and a decorated deity figure in the niche. Crowds and uniformed police line the street in front of a temple gopuram, and petals and a brass vessel rest on the platform. The man is described as a probable Swamiji appearance match based on his saffron clothing, long hair and garlands in a ratha procession setting.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20