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Night procession at an outdoor temple-style event. In the centre, a small ornate palanquin-like vehicle with a gold-tipped canopy, garlands and red-and-pink drapery carries a seated figure lit by a lamp; a deity murti or decorated figure sits in it. Women in maroon saris with gold borders and white face markings walk in front, some wearing red bindi and braided hair. Men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls stand among a crowd on the right, and a person in dark clothing stands centre-left. Long ceremonial staffs with trident-like tops rise on the right, and a decorated pillar with painted panels and a red-and-gold canopy stands at the left edge.

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Night procession on a road: a richly decorated ratha with a lit canopy of blue and multicoloured tassels, garlanded with marigold and rose strands, carries a figure in green-tinted face paint and reddish-maroon ornate costume seated at the front. Trishul and staff-like ceremonial poles rise above the crowd. Women in maroon blouses with gold trim and white face paint walk in front, and men in white dhotis with orange shawls stand along the side and carry poles. The figure on the chariot appears to be a costumed performer rather than a clearly identifiable person.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02Night procession in front of a decorated palanquin hung with marigold garlands, tassels and a silver-trimmed canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange headwear and a saffron garment sits on the palanquin, with a white-clad attendant standing beside it holding its frame. A fire-lit altar of flowers and garlands glows at the centre. Around it, a crowd of young people wear maroon robes with gold borders, a bare-chested youth wears a maroon cloth, and a girl in green holds a small object. A man in a light shirt stands at right beside a silver-ended banner with a decorative embroidered pennant. Blue tarpaulin and dark trees form the background. +1 copiesNight procession at a temple festival: an ornately decorated palanquin or ratha with red and orange drapery, marigold garlands and a canopy of lights is carried forward by devotees. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on the raised platform beneath the canopy, and a murti is visible in the shrine space behind. Men in white dhotis and women in white and orange saris walk alongside, pulling ropes, while a large crowd fills the foreground and sides under bright floodlights and strings of coloured lights.2016-03-07A nighttime outdoor procession on a pale dirt road. A brightly illuminated palanquin or ratha decorated with strings of lights, pink and white garlands, and hanging tassels is carried at the centre, with a dark ceremonial canopy above it. Lines of devotees line both sides of the road: women in orange and red saris, men in white dhotis and shirts, and people in white robes. Floodlights and a glowing lamp light the path. Some figures near the palanquin wear white and orange cloth; no figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2016-02-17 +1 copiesNight procession on a gravel road lit by a brightly illuminated palanquin or ratha decorated with string lights, tassels and garlands, topped by an ornate umbrella. Crowds of devotees line both sides, many in white dhotis and shirts, some in red and orange shawls, women in saris and garlands. A man in white on the left faces the procession, and a bright handheld torch lights the path ahead. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible among the marchers.2016-02-17A nighttime procession at the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam camp, with a decorated palanquin under a canopy of colourful tassels and white and pink flower garlands topped by a trident. Women in rust-orange and saffron sarees with gold borders carry and guide the palanquin, several wearing white flower garlands and rudraksha-style beads. A man in an orange sarong and white upper cloth stands on the palanquin, and a woman in an orange sari with a red turban-like head covering stands among the bearers. Devotees and onlookers fill the street behind, with small flags and an American flag visible, and a red box is carried near the front. Brass ritual items and the ratha-like structure are lit by night lights.2015-09-15Night procession on an open sandy ground lit by floodlights and strings of coloured lights. In the centre, a figure in a dark red-brown robe with a long rudraksha mala walks forward holding a tall staff, flanked by people in matching dark red-brown robes with yellow borders. Behind them, an illuminated ornate chariot with a canopy and a glowing decorated deity platform is pulled through the crowd, with another lit shrine-like float to the right. Onlookers in white and dark clothing press along the right side. Readable text is absent.2015-11-21March 02 20132013-03-02March 07 20162016-03-07February 17 20162016-02-17A nighttime procession with a decorated palanquin topped by a fringed canopy in red, blue, green and yellow and wrapped in white and pink flower garlands. Saffron-robed devotees, many women in orange saris with gold borders and garlands, surround the palanquin, one woman holding a brass vessel and another reaching out to touch the carriage. Brass bells with tassels hang from the canopy. Behind the crowd, other canopies, red flags and an American flag are visible under street lights. A seated figure in an orange shawl on the palanquin appears to be an honored guest, but the image does not confirm an identity. Several white-clad devotees walk alongside.2015-09-15