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A night procession on a flower-decorated ratha, a chariot-palanquin covered in white, red, yellow and purple garlands with a green leafy canopy. A bearded man with a golden crown-like headdress and orange-brown robe sits on a gold-filigreed throne-seat, smiling, with red garlands draped over him. Attendants in white dhoti and shawl stand on both sides holding the chariot posts, and devotees and onlookers in the background watch under strings of lights. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne with a crown, orange robe and garlands. A large green-and-red decorative motif with yellow marigold garlands hangs at the front of the chariot.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23 +2 copiesNight procession of a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin carrying a seated figure on a gold throne. The canopy is draped with red, white, yellow and purple garlands, with green leaf swags below and pink and yellow garlands along the base. The seated figure wears an ornate gold crown, a red garland and an orange-saffron shawl. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the sides, one holding a microphone and one with a rudraksha mala. Another attendant in a white dhoti sits beside the throne. Lights glow in the background, and a small wooden flower-decorated stage is visible below.2016-12-23 +1 copiesA night photograph of a grandly decorated ceremonial palanquin procession. The palanquin canopy and sides are thickly covered in white jasmine garlands and red, yellow and purple flower strands, with green leaves on top. A seated central figure wears a golden crown and red flower garlands on a gold-ornamented throne-like seat. Two men in white dhoti-style clothing with gold borders stand at the corners, one holding a silver staff. A figure beside the throne holds a trident-like staff, and devotees in orange and white clothing watch from the crowd below. Strings of lights are visible in the background.2016-12-23Night procession on a flower-decorated ratha. A seated man in a gold crown and orange-saffron shawl sits centrally on a silver-and-gold throne under a canopy of white jasmine, red and yellow marigold garlands and purple flower strings, with green foliage and a red garland across his lap. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders, one with a rudraksha mala, stand around the carriage and hold it, and a man in a dark shirt holds a handheld radio. Pink lotus buds and green leaves decorate the front of the chariot, and illuminated lights glow in the background. A kalasha-like decorated canopy finial rises above.2016-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession of a richly garlanded palanquin-style ratha. A large canopy is covered in white jasmine strands, red and orange flower garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a tiered flower crown on top. Inside, a man in saffron-orange robes and a tall ornate headdress sits on a gold-framed cushioned seat, with a red floral garland hanging across his chest. Two attendants in white dhotis and white shawls stand at the sides of the palanquin, one with his hands together. The crowd below wears saffron and orange clothing, and tall flagpoles and fireworks sparks appear in the dark background.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23