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A night procession scene on a decorated float. A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe with a red-pink flower garland and a gold-beaded necklace sits cross-legged on a red cloth, smiling and holding a dark staff wrapped with white flowers. A red bindi is on the forehead. Behind, a man in saffron dhoti with bangles and a bare upper body stands near a golden trident and a purple tassel canopy, with gold kalasha-style ornaments and a leopard-print cushion nearby. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland, seated in a festival ratha-style float.

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Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate ratha-style palanquin decorated with long purple and pink tassels, gold bells and flower garlands. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered cloth, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, a red-and-white flower garland, a red tilak on his forehead and a bracelet, smiling and holding a black pole wrapped with white flowers. Beside him a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a saffron shawl and a silver trident stand behind the chariot. Gold ritual ornaments and a red cushion are visible at the right edge.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a night procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin. A seated person in rust-orange robes with a red and white flower garland and gold-embellished necklace raises one hand and smiles, holding a long black pole wrapped with white flowers. The ornate chariot is hung with purple and pink tassels, yellow and green fabric, and gold-coloured finials. A leopard-print cushion sits beside him. Another person in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands at left, and a woman in orange sits at right. Scattered petals cover red fabric on the platform, and lights glow in the background.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31Night procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin. A smiling man in orange-red robes with long dark hair and a red tilak sits on a red-cushioned seat, wearing a red and white flower garland with an orange shawl, holding a silver staff and raising one arm toward a white flower garland. Beside him on the left, a bald man in orange robes and rudraksha beads holds a silver trident-topped staff. Behind, a woman in red sari and gold-toned jewellery sits near yellow and pink tassels, and a gold kalasha is visible. Fresh flower petals cover the red seat. The flags above are yellow and pink.2015-07-31Night procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin draped in purple, pink and green tassels and marigold and white jasmine garlands. A smiling long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-gold ornate cloth sits cross-legged on red cushions, wearing a red-and-white flower garland, a kumkum bindi and a beaded wrist band, holding a dark wooden staff tied with white flowers. Behind him a bald man in orange cloth holds a silver trident, and another man in glasses and orange stands nearby. Gold-finished ornamental elements frame the vehicle, and a lit vehicle or bus is visible at right. a person: the long swept hair, saffron robes and ornate garlands match the page, so the seated figure is an in_person candidate.2015-07-31March 07 20162016-03-07A seated man in a procession sits cross-legged on a maroon velvet cushion atop a decorated palanquin-style platform at night. He wears a rust-brown robe, a gold-and-pink chain necklace, a red and white flower garland, and a tall gold crown with a purple plume. He smiles and rests his hand on the cushion. Behind him stand attendants in orange-and-saffron robes holding gold-tipped staffs, and a woman in a brown outfit is visible. Orange marigold petals and flowers are scattered on the velvet. A gold-embroidered orange and yellow canopy and a bright lamp appear in the background.2013-05-27 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15