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Night procession on a golden palanquin decorated with red and pink flower garlands, white jasmine strands, pink lotus buds, and green foliage beneath white and maroon draped cloth. A figure seated on the palanquin wears a gold crown and ornate gold-and-red attire, holding a green parrot-like object near the garlands. Beside the palanquin, a man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas and a gold necklace walks. Another person in white clothing stands behind on the right, and a bare-chested attendant with a trident-style ornament sits at the left edge.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a golden palanquin decorated with white cloth, red and pink flower garlands, and greenery under a canopy of white and red blossoms. A man in an ornate gold crown and orange-saffron garments sits on the golden seat, smiling and raising one hand in greeting; a red garland drapes over his shoulders. To his left, a bald man in white with a tilak and gold necklace holds a trident-like staff. On the right, a man in white dhoti with gold borders stands at the palanquin holding a long staff, with rudraksha beads visible. Pink lotus-like flowers decorate the base.2016-12-23A festival procession on a richly decorated golden ratha or chariot at night. A bearded man seated on a gold-embellished throne wears an ornate gold crown and orange-brown ochre robes, with a red and white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads around his neck, smiling and holding a green and red decorative stick. Behind him stands a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, wearing gold armlets. The canopy is draped in cream and striped fabric and hung with pink, white and red flower garlands, with a gold-carved front panel below. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the crown and ochre robes, by appearance cues of ornate gold crown, ochre clothing and garlands on a ceremonial seat.2016-12-23A man seated on an ornate gold palanquin or throne-like seat is decorated for a night procession. He wears a gold crown, layered floral garlands, a rudraksha mala and gold chains, with an orange-saffron garment. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a rudraksha mala. Red and white flower garlands drape the canopy, with green foliage and a white cloth overhead. The man on the seat is shown smiling and gesturing with his hand. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in a procession, identified by saffron clothing, crown and rudraksha cues. A second man in white attends him.2016-12-23A photograph of a festival procession vehicle draped with white cloth and heavy garlands of red, pink, purple and white flowers. A central figure reclines on an ornate gold-and-silver throne-like seat, wearing a tall gold crown with a green feather ornament, a red flower garland over the shoulders and a rudraksha-style necklace. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with white tripundra marks holds a silver trident-shaped ceremonial object. To the right, men in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawls with a brown beaded mala stand beside the carriage. Pink and yellow flower strands hang behind the seat, with pink lotus blooms in the foreground. a person cues: crown, rudraksha-style mala, and a reclining honoured posture on a ceremonial seat.2016-12-23A night procession on a flower-decorated float or ratha. A seated figure in a gold ornate crown and red-and-white garlands sits on a golden carved throne-like seat under a canopy of white and purple flower strings and cream draped cloth. A red striped cloth hangs at the back. In front, a gold-framed cushion and green foliage with pink lotus-like blossoms. A cameraman on a tripod stands near the float. A second attendant in a white dhoti and gold shawl stands at the right edge, a pale-skinned figure with a bare upper body and gold necklace. The figure on the throne shows distinctive adornments: a crown and a red and white garland, with a raised hand. Overall a festive ceremonial procession.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a decorated palanquin procession at night. A bearded man seated on a gold-ornamented throne wears a golden crown, a red and white flower garland, and a saffron-toned garment. Overhead, the canopy is draped with white and yellow flower strands and pink and magenta garlands. To the right, a shaved-headed attendant in a white dhoti with gold border holds a rudraksha mala and a long ceremonial staff. Lotus flowers are scattered on the palanquin, and a trident-topped silver staff appears at the left edge.2016-12-23Night photograph of a flower-decorated palanquin procession canopy covered in white jasmine garlands, red roses, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. A central seated figure wears a gold crown, a red and white flower garland, a white flower necklace and a saffron-coloured wrap, and sits on an ornate gold throne-style seat with red rose drapes. To the right a bearded man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with a rudraksha mala, adjusts the flowers. On the left a man in white dhoti holds a silver ceremonial staff, with a red rudraksha mala. Pink lotus blossoms decorate the base. A camera or light stand is visible at the right edge. The setting suggests a ceremonial procession.2016-12-23