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Outdoor procession scene with a richly decorated palanquin or ratha framed by marigold garlands, golden kalasha-style finials with green and red tassels, and an orange and blue canopy fringed with mirror embellishments. A bald man in saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha mala stands at left, touching the red standard pole. Beside him a man in a maroon turban, orange-marigold garland and gold bangles holds the red pole, while a young man in white dhoti with gold border and bangles stands at right, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border holds a gold ceremonial vessel at far right. Shallow focus, daylight, greenery behind.

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A procession on a decorated palanquin under colourful umbrellas: a seated man in a deep red turban and red-and-gold garments, wearing layered gold and white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a red cushioned seat. A shaved-headed attendant in saffron-orange cloth with a gold-bordered shawl holds a red flag, while a white-clad attendant in a gold-edged dhoti and another in a red-and-gold shawl hold a golden staff and fan. Umbrellas with mirror-embroidered fringes, green and red tassels and gold bells decorate the frame, and marigold garlands hang from the palanquin. Three people are visible in front of the palanquin, the seated figure included. This is a procession scene, with ritual parasols and palanquin rather than a fixed ceremony named in the image.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festival procession on a decorated golden palanquin hung with garlands and tasseled canopy fringe. Seated centrally on the palanquin, a man in a deep red turban and saffron-red robe with a gold necklace and a red garland raises one hand in greeting. Beside him a young boy in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on the platform edge. A man in white dhoti with gold border and red sash holds a long ceremonial staff, and another man in white stands at left. At right, a shaved-headed attendant in red-orange cloth with gold border stands holding a tall pole. Marigold and white flower garlands decorate the palanquin.2015-09-15February 10 20132013-02-10A seated figure rides in a gilded palanquin during a procession, shaded by an orange umbrella with mirrored fringe and a green-and-white umbrella. The central person wears a red-and-maroon turban, a red-orange garment, and layered garlands of orange marigolds and pink flowers, with rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces. Flanking attendants are bare-chested or in white dhotis with gold borders, holding a large red ceremonial flag on a pole. Golden poles, marigold garlands and a kalasha-like finial frame the palanquin, with trees and flags in the background.2016-04-18A festival procession on an ornate golden chariot decorated with marigold garlands, a large red and turquoise canopy, and hanging brass bells with pink, purple and green tassels. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and a gold crown, with a garland around the neck, sits on a gold throne-like platform. Beside the chariot a bald, bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti holds a silver staff and a mobile phone to his ear, with a rudraksha-style mala and wristwatch visible. Another attendant holds a silver staff with a trident-like top, and a silver sword-like pole rises at the right. Flower bouquets and marigold strands cover the chariot railings.2013-02-10April 22 20162016-04-22April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festival procession moves along a palm-lined road. A tall ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, multicolored tassels and a golden finial is carried under several large red and yellow parasols with fringed edges. In the foreground a woman with short dark hair and a gold necklace wears an orange sannyasi-style garment and walks away from the camera. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, some bald or shaved-headed, walk alongside, one wearing a grey t-shirt and rudraksha mala. A man in the right foreground holds a long wooden pole and wears a ring. Several men wear white kurtas and some have tilak marks on their foreheads.2011-01-01A festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, fringed orange and yellow canopies and gold finials. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and red-orange robe, wearing layered marigold and rudraksha garlands, sits on a red and gold cushioned seat. A bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti and gold bangles holds a long red-shafted trident-like staff with a silver ceremonial axe head. A bald man in an orange-red robe with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala walks at right, and red flags and bunting fill the background. A printed banner behind reads Nithyananda Paramam and2016-04-18A festival procession on a street, with a richly decorated golden palanquin or chariot draped in marigold and white flower garlands, brass bells and gold tassels. An orange parasol and a blue embellished parasol are held over it. Two men stand at the right in white dhotis with red-gold borders and garlands; the man in front holds a trident and wears a gold-threaded red sash. Only partially visible figures sit within the palanquin area, and no face is clearly shown. The page does not indicate a person's presence, and no candidate can be confirmed.2016-04-18