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Night procession on a decorated silver-canopied ratha or chariot. A man seated on a central throne-like seat holds a long red-and-silver trident-like staff upright in his right hand, wearing a rust-orange dhoti, gold necklaces, a pink-and-white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, with a crown-like headpiece. He appears to be a probable Swamiji by visible cues: long dark hair, ornate gold jewelry and garland. The chariot is hung with multicoloured tassels in red, green, yellow, purple and blue, golden leaves and a peacock-feather motif. Around it, devotees in saffron and orange clothing stand with brass pots and kalasha vessels, one raising a hand; a lamp-lit night street with a few onlookers surrounds the scene.

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March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession scene on a decorated silver and red palanquin-style ratha. A bearded man seated on a silver throne-like seat wears a crown, rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and armlets, a maroon-red dhoti-style garment, and a pink-white floral garland; he holds a long red-and-gold staff. The throne is framed by tiered red, purple, green, orange and yellow tassels, peacock feathers and gold foliage. Lions or guardian figures flank the base, and attendants in yellow and orange cloth stand in front, with one man in a patterned headwrap at the bottom. Bright lights glow in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated in a ceremonial procession, wearing the crown, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession on a decorated ratha/chariot with a silver canopy draped in garlands of marigolds and colourful tassels in red, yellow, blue and green. A central figure sits on a red cushioned seat wearing an orange-brown dhoti, ornate gold necklaces and a pink flower garland, holding a long staff across his lap. Beside him a bearded man in a white cloth and a rudraksha mala sits near a large brass vessel. Around the chariot, devotees in saffron and red saris and yellow clothing stand and kneel on the road, some smiling and some with hands folded, under strings of illuminated lights and street lamps.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession with a man seated on an ornate silver-and-gold ratha or chariot under a silver canopy, decorated with multicoloured tassels in red, yellow, green and blue, peacock feathers, and golden foliage. He wears a rust-orange dhoti-style garment, a pink and white flower garland, a heavy gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads, bangles, and a tilak on his forehead, holding a red-tipped staff across his lap. Around the chariot, devotees in red and orange clothes lean and wave, some raising hands in celebration, and a man in a turban walks beside the cart. Lit lamps and a dark street setting surround the procession.2017-03-13Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver and red chariot-throne decorated with multicoloured tassels, peacock feather ornaments and gold leaves. He wears a gold crown-like headpiece, long gold necklaces, a pink and white flower garland, bangles and an armband, with a rust-orange dhoti. He holds a long red and gold staff across his lap. Silver-finished chariot wheels and carved sculpted lion or pillar supports are visible, and several draped elephants with decorated headdresses walk in front of the chariot. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long swept-back hair, crown, ornate gold necklaces and garland match the appearance cues for Swamiji in this procession. Visible people number roughly two to five, including the seated figure and a partly visible attendant.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession on a dark road lit by a few floodlights and strings of coloured bulbs. A decorated ratha or palanquin carries a seated man in rust-orange robes, with a crown-like headdress and a long gold necklace, holding a long staff across his lap. The canopy has a silver top and is hung with colourful tassels in red, yellow, green, blue and purple, with garlands of flowers and leaves. Around the vehicle, devotees in saffron and white stand close, several bare-chested, one in a yellow shawl and one wearing a red and white turban. A woman in an orange sari photographs with a camera, and women in saris stand at the right edge. Brass vessels sit on the platform beside the seated figure. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like headdress, an ornate gold necklace and saffron robes, cues consistent with the page's account of a procession with Swamiji.2017-03-13Night procession photo of a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin or ratha decorated with multicolored tassels in red, orange, yellow, green and blue, golden leaves, and a peacock-feather canopy. He wears a red-orange dhoti and shawl, a long pink-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace, gold armbands, a gold crown-like headpiece and a red-tipped staff across his lap. Two women in orange saris stand beside the palanquin smiling, while devotees in front hold silver-toned containers. Two white stone lion figures flank the seat. Probable Swamiji (long dark hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-orange attire) seated as the central figure of the procession.2017-03-13