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Outdoor temple procession on a gilded wooden ratha chariot decorated with pink, magenta and yellow flower garlands, hanging gold bells and red-tasselled cloth. Two figures seated on the raised golden seat wear crowns; one wears an orange garment with a red-and-gold necklace and the other a gold crown. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti stands at the chariot's side holding a decorated pole, and a man in orange robes stands beside him. Devotees below pull the red-and-cream ropes and walk alongside. A woman in the foreground wears an orange shawl over white and a red bindi, with rudraksha beads. Behind them stand people in white shirts, saris and orange shawls, and a multicoloured parasol shades the scene. A brick wall and a tall metal tower are visible at left.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA festival procession moves through a courtyard of orange-brick buildings. At center, a golden palanquin-style ratha is heavily decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, tassels and bells, and a multicolored canopy with white dove motifs. A person seated on the ratha wears a white head wrap, a red and orange garland, and orange-saffron clothing with a shawl; a standing attendant in white robes stands beside it. Surrounding devotees in white, orange and purple clothing walk alongside, and a man in a purple shirt is in the foreground. The person on the ratha has long hair and is wearing ornate, saffron-toned attire, consistent with the probable Swamiji cues of hair, saffron clothing and garlands.2012-01-01A golden palanquin procession at an outdoor festival. Two seated figures sit on the gold-and-red throne-like seat of a richly decorated golden palanquin hung with marigold and pink flower garlands and tasseled bells. The seated figure nearer the centre wears an orange robe and a flower garland; the other wears an ornate gold crown. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border stands at the right, and a man in orange robe holds a round orange-and-gold parasol over the seat. Below, a crowd of devotees wears orange shawls and saffron scarves, including a man in white kurta and a woman in a blue patterned saree, some with white flowers in their hair. A large blue-and-gold circular emblem hangs at the left.2012-04-27A golden ceremonial ratha chariot decorated with garlands of white and magenta flowers, hanging bells, tassels and a golden canopy with fringed red-and-gold drape moves through a crowd outdoors. A seated figure in an orange-and-gold garment sits on the raised platform, with a carved golden dragon-head prow at the front. Surrounding the chariot, devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with orange and purple shawls, walk alongside; shaved-headed men in white pull ropes near the base. Palm trees and a terracotta wall stand behind. A procession during a temple festival.2010-12-20Outdoor festival procession under a clear blue sky. A golden ratha with a tall gilded canopy, hanging tassels in red, green, yellow and purple, and garlands of marigolds and tuberose draped along its frame. Seated on the ratha is a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, and a large yellow-and-red ceremonial umbrella stands above. A bald man in a white shirt and white dhoti raises his hand in greeting beside the chariot. Around it walk devotees: women in white sarees with yellow borders and yellow shawls, a woman in an orange sari with a long braid, and men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls. A saffron flag is held at the left edge, and a chain-link fence and bare trees frame the background.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor religious procession on a dusty ground under a bright sky. A man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a garland of red and white flowers stands on a decorated golden palanquin, raising one hand in greeting. The palanquin is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, bells and tassels, and is shaded by a large yellow umbrella with fringe and a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella held by attendants. Around it, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and others in orange saffron robes walk and carry ceremonial staffs and a fan, while onlookers in yellow scarves watch from the sides. A stage with speakers and a tent are visible in the background.2009-12-27Outdoor procession of a decorated ratha chariot beneath palm trees. The chariot is heavily garlanded with yellow and orange marigold strings, hanging golden bells, tassels and a tall orange and gold canopy. A figure seated on the chariot wears a gold crown and ornate necklaces and holds a fan. Around the chariot, many devotees in white kurtas and white dhotis with yellow or orange shawls walk alongside, some holding the chariot ropes. A man in an orange wrap stands near the front. A white van with partial lettering is visible at right, and a multicoloured umbrella shades the chariot. Dozens of onlookers fill the foreground and right side.2009-12-27Outdoor procession under a clear blue sky. A golden ratha-style palanquin with a gold-painted serpent-headed prow, marigold and multicoloured tassel garlands, and an orange canopy carries a seated figure in an orange-and-red garment with a crown and long dark hair. Nearby, a large multicoloured parasol shades the cart. Devotees walk alongside: men in white shirts with yellow shoulder cloths and rudraksha-style beads, women in white saris and orange shawls, and a woman in an orange shawl leading. Banana leaves, orange flags and loudspeakers appear at the edges. A blue and white logo sits in the upper left corner.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor festival procession photographed from within a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, many wearing yellow or orange shawls. A decorated ratha/palanquin with a golden canopy, colourful tassels, marigold garlands and multiple parasols is carried forward. Two orange fan-like discs with black emblems flank the platform. A seated figure with long dark hair and an orange garment sits on the carriage near the front, partly obscured by umbrellas. Devotees with raised hands and linked arms guide the cart, and a tree with leaves frames the upper edge under a hazy sky.2009-12-27