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Outdoor street procession in a crowded town setting. A man seated on a gold-and-red ornate palanquin decorated with white, yellow and red flower garlands wears an orange turban, orange shawl and rudraksha-style beaded garlands; he is the main figure on the float and his appearance is consistent with a person candidate, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone. Large crowds of men in white shirts and caps line the street and hold orange flags with a maroon banner. Behind them are a multi-tiered colourful gopuram-style tower, a white domed structure, banana plants and a blue dome, with hoardings showing portraits. Orange and maroon flags and a banner with printed text are visible.

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A festival procession on a street in Tamil Nadu. A man in an orange turban, orange garment and layered red and white flower garlands sits on an ornate gold-coloured chariot with a carved swan-like prow, raising one hand in greeting. The chariot is decorated with white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold strings and colourful tassels, with embroidered orange and red canopy banners on poles. Bare-chested attendants in white dhotis walk alongside, one wearing an embroidered cap. Shop signs and a balcony with onlookers line the street behind. a person seated in the chariot; the orange turban, saffron clothing and garlands are the cues.2011-12-20A dense outdoor street procession crowded with devotees, many in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing orange garments. Saffron flags ride above the crowd and a large golden elephant with a red-cloth-draped platform and a tall ornate umbrella stands at right, garlanded with flowers. A large banner portrait shows a man with an orange turban and beard, and a colourful multi-tiered temple chariot and a domed temple shrine appear behind the crowd under an overcast sky. Palm trees line the background and a green metal railing runs across the foreground.2011-12-20Outdoor evening procession with a richly decorated golden ratha, or chariot, adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands, green foliage, bells, and tassels, topped by a gold canopy with red fringe. Seated centrally on the chariot is a figure with long dark hair wearing an orange shawl and ornate gold-and-white garments, smiling and raising a hand in greeting; the figure's appearance is consistent with the candidate, so this is a probable Swamiji seated in procession. Devotees surround the chariot in white kurtas with yellow and orange shawls, some raising hands and holding small items. A golden dragon-headed prow extends to the left, and decorative fans are held aloft on the right. Tall speakers and a blue sky appear in the background.2010-02-12Outdoor festival procession on a richly decorated golden ratha chariot draped with marigold and yellow flower garlands, hung with gold bells and multicoloured tassels, and topped by an orange umbrella canopy. A figure seated at the centre wears a gold crown, red and orange garlands and an orange robe. In front, a smiling man in white kurta holds a hand up near the chariot, while a bare-chested man with long dark hair wears an orange cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace and smiles beside the chariot. Crowds in white clothes raise hands and cheer around the wheels. A round orange emblem with a white bird and gold rays is affixed to the chariot side.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor festival procession with a long-haired man seated on an ornate golden palanquin-style float decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands, multicolored tassels, and bells, topped by a golden finial. The seated man wears a leopard-print or patterned garment and a red-and-gold sash, and his hands are raised in greeting. An orange fringed parasol with a decorative top shades the float. Around it, a dense crowd of devotees includes men in white shirts and dhotis, women in saris, and children, many with white and yellow scarves. Some are pressing close to the float while others walk alongside. Behind them, a tiled-roof building and a signboard are visible under a clear sky. Based on the seated man's long, swept-back hair and distinctive attire, this is.2010-02-12A golden palanquin procession at an outdoor event. A seated figure on the gilded palki wears an orange-and-gold garland and a gold crown-like headpiece, holding a white fly-whisk. The gold-plated palanquin is decorated with yellow marigold garlands, purple and white flowers, and colourful tassels and bells hang from its canopy. Below, several people in white dhotis and orange cloth carry or walk beside it, and a crowd holds orange flags with black lettering. A bare-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge in the foreground.2011-07-15A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves through an open field with a hazy sky. The ornate golden ratha is hung with marigold and multicoloured garlands, tassels and bells, and topped with an orange fringed canopy and a golden finial. Seated on the chariot is a man with long dark hair wearing an ornate gold-and-brown embroidered garment and a red sash, raising a hand in greeting. Around the chariot, devotees in white kurtas and dhotis with yellow shawls walk alongside, and women in orange saris are visible among them; a few hold orange flags. A man in a white shirt holds a round decorative fan. Buildings and a tree stand in the background.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 29 20092009-12-29December 27 20092009-12-27