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A smiling man in a maroon-red turban and orange-red robe rides on an orange velvet-covered palanquin or ratha, raising one hand and holding a silver staff with a finial. He wears a red and pink flower garland, layered gold necklaces and gold bangles, with a red forehead mark. Behind him are white and pink jasmine garlands, gold finials, and hanging tassels in yellow, red and blue. Dark background with festival lighting.

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September 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20152015-09-13September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesNight procession on a decorated golden palanquin or ratha draped with white and pink flower garlands and multicoloured tassels. A seated person in a red-orange turban, orange-red robe, gold chest pendant and red and pink flower garland holds a golden trident-topped staff with one hand and smiles. Attendants in orange saris and gold jewellery sit around the vehicle, and a young boy in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at left beside a silver bowl.2015-09-15A smiling man seated on a red-cushioned palanquin or ratha during a procession, raising his right hand in a wave. He wears a rust-red turban, a red-orange garment with a gold border, multiple gold necklaces, bangles and armlets, and a red pink-and-white flower garland. A red dot is on his forehead and white ash on his brow. He grips a tall black staff topped with a silver trident-like finial. Behind him are a red and gold decorated backdrop with a sun-face motif, hanging multicoloured tassels, and white and pink flower strings. Another person's hand rests on the staff. The scene is dark, lit by stage or event lighting.2015-09-09 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20152015-09-09 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20152015-09-13 +2 copiesA smiling man seated on a richly decorated procession chariot raises both hands in greeting during an evening procession. He wears a deep red-orange turban with a red vermilion mark on his forehead, a red-orange silk garment, a heavy gold necklace and gold bangles on both arms, and a long pink and white flower garland falling to his lap. Behind him a canopy hung with gold, yellow and teal tassels and white flower garlands shades the seat, and the red-and-gold cushions are scattered with marigold petals. A crowd and street buildings are visible in the background.2015-09-09 +1 copies