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A festival procession on a decorated golden chariot draped in yellow marigold garlands, with strands of green, pink and white tassels hanging from its canopy. A long-haired man in an ornate golden crown sits on the raised seat, wearing an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulder, and smiles while looking toward the crowd. A large yellow-and-orange umbrella with fringe and a red umbrella with blue trim shade the chariot. Around it, men in white dhotis and kurtas, one bald man in white with an orange-trimmed shawl, and a woman in white walk alongside, some holding the chariot's ropes and fans. A white bus with the word Nithyanandam on its side is visible at left. The scene is outdoors under a pale sky.

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A decorated golden ceremonial vehicle, a ratha or palanquin-style float, processes through a crowd under a clear sky. A large yellow and red fringed canopy with tassels shelters the platform. A seated figure in an orange-saffron cloth and a gold crown with long dark hair sits on an orange cushion, raising one hand in blessing. Yellow, orange and pink marigold garlands and white flowers drape the structure, and golden bells and tassels in green, blue, pink and white hang from its poles. A golden ornamental fan-like finial rises on the right. Spectators in the foreground watch closely, and a white van with blue lettering sits at the left edge. The seated figure may be Swamiji (probable), based on the crown, long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style adornment visible.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle carries a smiling man seated on a red-and-gold seat under a large orange fringed canopy. He wears an ornate gold crown or turban, a red garment, and a long rudraksha-style mala with gold necklaces. The ratha is wrapped in yellow, white and orange garlands, with colourful tassels and gold bells, and is surrounded by a dense crowd of devotees in white and orange. Orange flags and a white bus stand at the right edge of the scene. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure on the ratha, based on the ornate gold crown, long hair, red garment and multiple garlands.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a festival procession with a man seated on an ornate golden ratha-style chariot decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, hanging gold bells, tassels in orange, green, blue and red, and a golden trident-like finial. He wears an orange-saffron cloth, a gold crown-like headdress and a rudraksha-style necklace, and raises one hand in greeting. Two large multicoloured umbrellas with peacock-feather motifs shade the chariot, and devotees stand along the road holding fans and phones. a person is the chariot rider, based on the saffron clothing, crown and ornamental adornments; the seated figure is the procession's honoured guest. The scene is outdoors with hazy trees behind.2009-12-27A festival procession on a richly decorated golden chariot (ratha) covered in marigold and white flower garlands, with yellow and red floral swags, hanging bells, and tassels in green, pink, blue and yellow. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha mala and a layered ceremonial necklace, sits seated at the centre of the chariot and smiles. Behind him a large golden parasol-style canopy with fringe rises above. Crowds line the street; devotees in white and yellow clothing walk alongside, and a white bus with a person banner passes on the right. Orange flags are visible.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot procession on a road. A figure seated on an ornate golden-and-orange ratha, wearing a golden crown and an orange garment, with hands folded in greeting. The chariot is draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, strung with brass bells and colourful tassels, and topped by a large orange umbrella with fringes and a smaller patterned umbrella beside it. Behind the chariot a white bus with Nithyanandapuram lettering. Around it walk devotees in white clothes, some wearing yellow shawls.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor 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 20092009-12-27A photograph of a decorated ceremonial ratha or palanquin during a procession. A seated figure wearing a gold crown, orange garment and a red and orange garland sits under a large yellow and magenta umbrella with fringed tassels. The ratha is heavily decorated with yellow, orange and white marigold garlands, red flower bunches, and hanging gold and teal tassels. In the foreground, men in white and yellow clothing guide and walk beside the chariot, one holding a palm to the side. Crowd members are visible at the lower edges.2009-12-27