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Night photograph of a festival procession vehicle decorated with white and coloured flower garlands, hanging golden bells with tassels in orange, green, pink and blue, and a gilded canopy arch topped by a golden finial. A figure seated on an ornately carved golden throne wears an orange-saffron shawl and a saffron head wrap, with red-and-white garlands and gold armbands; the right hand is raised in blessing. A multicoloured umbrella-style canopy with a trident emblem stands above. A bright floodlight and dark sky fill the background.

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A night photograph of a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha in a festival procession. A figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe sits in the gilded seat, hands joined in namaste, with a garland around the neck. The palanquin is draped with white jasmine and marigold garlands, violet and yellow flower strands, and hanging tassels in red, green, pink and orange, with a brass lamp hung from the canopy. A multicoloured umbrella stands above. The background is dark foliage at night.2011-12-20Night procession photograph of a golden ratha or chariot decorated with long garlands of white jasmine, yellow and purple flowers, and hanging gold bells with coloured tassels. Seated on the chariot is a figure in saffron-orange clothing with an orange turban and a rudraksha-style mala, with his hair falling long on his back. Several people in white clothes stand at the base of the chariot in the foreground. Behind them are a white wall with partial lettering, string lights, and colourful festoons overhead. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the chariot with orange turban, saffron clothing and long hair.2011-12-20March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15April 26 20122012-04-26January 1st 2013 +1 copiesNight procession scene of a golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and flower garlands in yellow, pink and white, with hanging tassels in red, pink, green, orange and blue. Seated on the palanquin's raised platform, a bald man in saffron-orange robes rests his chin on his hand while a second person in orange robes and a flower garland sits smiling. A man in white dhoti stands at the right, and another man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands holding garlands near the palanquin edge. A red ceremonial parasol is overhead. No appearance-based cues qualify the seated figure as a person, so identity is uncertain.2012-04-26February 12 20132013-02-12April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession scene with a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin draped in marigold and orange flower garlands, hanging gold bells, and tassels in pink, blue and purple. A large orange flag with a dark bird emblem and the words "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham" flies at left. A man wearing an ornate gold crown and a red-and-pink garland sits under the canopy, smiling and holding a silver finial, with another person partly visible beside him. Oil lamps and flowers surround the chariot in the dark background.2013-02-10A night procession on a decorated golden palanquin, lit against a dark sky. Two seated figures ride the ornate gold-framed vehicle, which is hung with marigold and pink flower garlands, tassels and a golden carved finial. The figure on the left, in orange clothing with a white garland, has palms pressed together in greeting. A second seated figure in orange and a headdress stands behind, raising a hand under a red-and-gold umbrella. In the foreground a bald man in orange robes faces the palanquin, and another attendant in orange stands at the right beside a crowd of onlookers. Striped and ornate canopies overhead.2012-04-26Night procession of a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha, strung with pink, yellow and green garlands and hanging tassels in multicoloured bands. Seated on the ornate golden seat is a man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold crown and a white flower garland, his hands resting on the seat. Standing beside the palanquin is a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a crown and long dark hair, next to another orange-clad attendant holding the palanquin. Orange and red umbrellas shade the scene, and a white chamara fan is visible at lower right. Dim night setting with stage-like lights and onlookers at the edges.2012-04-26