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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha at night, decorated with purple, pink and yellow flower garlands and green and orange tassels. A seated person in a tall golden crown, wearing a dark shawl, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and a pink garland, smiles while holding a golden handled ceremonial mirror-like object. A trident-shaped ornament stands at left beside gold pillars and hanging bells, with a second person in orange robes partly visible behind. Warm stage lighting and string lights frame the scene.

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February 19 20152015-02-19A night procession on an ornate golden ratha or palanquin decorated with gold finials, tassels and multicoloured flower garlands. A central seated figure wears a tall gold crown, a red-and-gold garment, layered beaded necklaces, a red flower garland and a gold armlet, and holds a silver ceremonial staff with a decorative head. Beside him a shaven-headed man in rust-coloured robes and a rudraksha mala sits, and a woman with a braid in a red sari sits at the right edge. Strings of lights and coloured fabric appear in the background.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesNight procession photograph of a richly decorated golden ratha or chariot hung with purple, pink and yellow flower garlands, green and gold tassels and strings of warm lights. A seated figure in a gold crown and ornate gold jewellery, with a red-and-maroon garland and an ornamental metal sceptre-like object in hand, smiles from the chariot. A second person in orange-saffron cloth sits behind. A trident hangs on the golden pole, and a gold bell and tassels frame the scene. The figure's distinctive crown, gold ornaments and garlands are consistent with a person candidate, though the appearance is not certain enough to confirm identity.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA decorated golden ratha or palanquin-style chariot, hung with multicoloured flower garlands in pink, purple and yellow, green and red tassels, and brass bells, is shown in dim, smoky stage light. A seated woman in a dark red garment with a gold ornate crown, a gold necklace and a gold pendant smiles while holding a small silver ceremonial object. A second person in red-maroon clothing stands at the right edge, and a golden elephant-head or lion-shaped figure is at left.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a decorated dais at a night event. The central person has a tall gold crown with a green stone, a white ash mark and red bindi on the forehead, long dark hair, and wears a red-orange garment with a long gold ceremonial necklace, a pink and red flower garland and a gold armband. He holds a silver ceremonial staff with a decorative head. Behind him is a tall gold ornate pillar with tassels and a golden canopy, a silver trident, and purple, pink and red floral garlands. A magenta light glows in the background. A second seated person in orange is partially visible on the left.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA smiling man seated on a decorated throne at a nighttime outdoor procession or public event, wearing a gold ornate crown, a maroon-red robe, multiple gold and brown beaded necklaces, and long pink and white flower garlands across his chest. He holds a silver trident-like staff and a silver ceremonial mace or staff in his hand. Behind him a tall gold ornamental pole with a large gold bell-shaped finial stands beside a red velvet cushion and gold canopy fringe. Audience members sit in the dark background. a person appearance cues include the crown, long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-maroon robe, with the seated figure presented in a ceremonial role.2015-02-17 +1 copiesMarch 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a festival procession at night. A smiling man wearing an ornate gold crown with a red jewel, a saffron-orange robe and multiple rudraksha mala garlands sits on a golden palanquin decorated with marigold and flower garlands, gold ornaments, hanging tassels in orange, teal and blue, and lit with string lights. A trident-like staff stands at left. Probable Swamiji is seated in the palanquin, identified by the crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha garlands. Two other people are partly visible at the edges, one in a white turban.2015-01-13