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Night procession on a golden ratha or palanquin decorated with marigold and yellow-red flower garlands, hanging golden bells, tassels in green, red, orange and teal, and a yellow canopy with lit fairy lights. A figure seated on the golden throne-like seat wears a gold crown and reddish-brown shawl over a rudraksha mala; the figure's appearance is uncertain and not confidently identifiable. A man in white stands at the right edge holding a trident-topped staff. Only partial figures are visible; the crowd is not clearly shown.

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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 figure seated on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha at night, decorated with yellow and gold tassels, marigold garlands, and string lights. The seated person wears a tall golden crown with a teal tassel, a brown-orange wrap, and red-and-white beaded mala necklaces. Attendants in light clothing stand at the sides of the golden structure. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown, a wrap and rudraksha-style malas, consistent with the page's description of a procession.2015-01-13A man seated in an ornate golden chariot at night, smiling, wearing a gold crown and a flower garland of white and red blossoms over an orange and brown robe. A silver trident is held in front of him. The chariot is decorated with gold fittings, hanging tassels in yellow, pink, green and blue, and marigold garlands. The darkened background suggests a night procession. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the procession, seated in the chariot with a gold crown, orange robe and garland, holding a trident.2011-12-15January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a festival procession at night. A smiling man wearing an ornate gold crown with a red jewel, a saffron-orange robe and multiple rudraksha mala garlands sits on a golden palanquin decorated with marigold and flower garlands, gold ornaments, hanging tassels in orange, teal and blue, and lit with string lights. A trident-like staff stands at left. Probable Swamiji is seated in the palanquin, identified by the crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha garlands. Two other people are partly visible at the edges, one in a white turban.2015-01-13Night 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.2015-01-13A 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.2015-01-13Outdoor procession on a gilded ceremonial palanquin decorated with multicoloured tassels and thick garlands of purple, white and yellow flowers. A smiling man in an ornate gold crown sits on a red-cushioned seat at the centre of the vehicle, wearing a garland of white and red flowers. Gold finials and bells hang from the canopy poles, and a few onlookers in saris and white dhotis stand near the base. Evening sky and palm trees are visible behind. Identity is not established from appearance, so the seated figure is described by role only.2011-12-15A night procession photograph shows a person seated on an ornate gold palanquin or throne-like carriage, decorated with gilded carved panels, golden finials and a gold canopy with tassels. The person wears a tall gold crown with a teal fabric piece, a brown shawl-like wrap, and a red bindi, smiling while seated amid bright yellow and red flower garlands. Warm string lights glow at the left edge against a dark background. Only one person is visible. The image suggests a festival procession (ratha/palanquin) with flower decoration.2015-01-13A night procession on an ornate golden ratha or chariot decorated with marigold and flower garlands, hanging gold bells, tassels and rainbow-coloured canopy fabric lit by string lights. A man seated on a golden throne-like seat wears an orange-brown shawl, a crown, rudraksha malas and gold armlets; he is shown smiling and raising a hand in blessing. Beside the chariot a bare-chested attendant in a white turban holds a trident, and a young boy in white with a rudraksha mala steadies the trident. Crowds watch from the lower left and right edges. Swamiji (probable) cues here are the crown, rudraksha malas, orange shawl and ceremonial gold adornment on the seated figure.2015-01-13