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Night procession with a man seated on an ornate silver-and-gold ratha or chariot under a silver canopy, decorated with multicoloured tassels in red, yellow, green and blue, peacock feathers, and golden foliage. He wears a rust-orange dhoti-style garment, a pink and white flower garland, a heavy gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads, bangles, and a tilak on his forehead, holding a red-tipped staff across his lap. Around the chariot, devotees in red and orange clothes lean and wave, some raising hands in celebration, and a man in a turban walks beside the cart. Lit lamps and a dark street setting surround the procession.

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Night procession on a decorated chariot with a silver canopy and peacock-feather ornaments. A bearded man in a saffron-brown dhoti with a pink-and-white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads sits on a silver-and-red seat, holding a yellow rope. Colourful tasselled fringe in red, orange, green and purple hangs from the canopy. Around the chariot, saffron-clad devotees and women in orange and red saris pour or sprinkle coloured powder, with decorated pots in the foreground. Umbrellas and flags appear at the edges under street lights.2017-03-13Night procession on a dark road: a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style chariot draped with red and orange fabric, rainbow tassel-hung canopy and gold leaf decorations, peacock feather motif above. He wears a pink and white flower garland, layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles, a brown-red dhoti, and holds an orange-red staff across his lap, smiling. Behind him two women in dark clothing with red tones watch and smile. Torchlight and a street lamp glow in the background, with crowd silhouettes below the chariot. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the decorated chariot, shown by the long hair, gold necklaces and saffron-toned attire, a procession ratha setting.2017-03-13Night procession photograph of a man seated in an ornate silver palanquin-style chariot decorated with tassels in red, orange, yellow, green and purple, gold leaves, and peacock-feather fans at the top. He wears a red-orange dhoti and wrap, a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style beaded mala, a pink-and-white flower garland and gold armbands, and holds a long red-and-silver staff across his lap. He smiles while seated. Several blurred people in the foreground, some with turbans and pink headwear, walk alongside the chariot, and a few white-and-silver decorative elements are visible. Overhead, colourful paper ornaments hang from the street lights. A bird motif appears in a purple circle at upper left.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession scene: a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style throne canopied with a silver umbrella-shaped top and hung with colourful tassels in red, purple, orange, green and yellow, decorated with peacock feathers and gold leaves. He wears a reddish-orange dhoti-style garment, a gold ceremonial necklace, a long pink-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with a forehead tilak, and his hand rests on a red-and-orange cloth. Around him, devotees in orange and saffron clothing stand close, some with bare arms and wet hair, and a silver umbrella is held aloft at the right. Probable Swamiji's appearance matches several cues here (swept-back hair, saffron clothing, gold necklaces and a garland) and he is seated on the throne as the central figure of a procession.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession photograph of a decorated ratha chariot. A bearded man sits on a red and silver throne-like seat beneath a silver canopy with peacock-feather ornaments and tassels in red, green, yellow, blue and orange. He wears a rudraksha-style gold necklace, a pink and white flower garland, bangles, and a rust-orange dhoti, and holds a long silver-tipped rod across his lap. Long dark hair is swept back, and he smiles. Two women in orange-red saris stand at the right edge, and decorated drums or lamp bases appear in the foreground. Golden leafy garlands hang along the chariot.2017-03-13Night procession photo of a man seated on a decorated silver and red ratha-style chariot canopy, hung with multicoloured tassels in red, yellow, green and purple, with peacock-feather motifs and gold leaves. He wears a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, a pink and white flower garland and an orange-brown dhoti, and holds a slender rod across his lap while smiling. Two people, one with long dark hair, stand at the right edge of the chariot, and the crowd of partially visible people fills the lower foreground. Probable Swamiji (long hair, rudraksha mala, ornate gold ornaments and garland) appears seated in the chariot as the procession participant.2017-03-13Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style throne decorated with multicoloured tassels in red, orange, green, blue and purple, gold leaves and peacock feathers. He wears a rudraksha mala, a pink and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, earrings and a red-orange cloth, and he smiles while holding a long red and gold ceremonial staff. Two stone lions flank the throne, and attendants in orange and pink turbans and cloths stand below. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron clothing. Blue and white lights glow in the background.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin-style float. A man seated on a red-cushioned throne with a silver canopy is adorned with a pink and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and a crown-like head ornament, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and holding a ceremonial fly-whisk or chamara. The canopy and pillars are draped with multicoloured tassels in red, orange, green, yellow and blue, with gold leaf decoration and peacock feathers at the top. Two women in saffron and traditional attire sit at the lower edge of the float, one holding a lamp. Bright lights and blurred street lamps are behind.2017-03-13