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A photograph of a festival procession chariot draped in marigold and yellow flower garlands with bright tassels in pink, purple, orange and green hanging from its golden canopy. A man seated on the decorated golden seat wears a golden crown, orange-saffron clothing, red beaded necklaces and bangles, and holds his palms together in a namaskar gesture. Behind him a multicoloured canopy and a golden horse-head ornament frame the scene under a shed roof. Photo credit text is visible at the top of the image.

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A figure seated on a gold-decorated ratha or palanquin-style chariot, richly garlanded with marigold and yellow flower strings and hanging tassels in pink, blue, green, and purple. The seated person wears an ornate gold crown, a saffron-orange garment, and a red-and-white flower garland, and raises a hand in blessing. Crowd members are visible at the bottom edge, and the open-sided pavilion roof and a blue-and-white banner appear overhead. Swamiji (probable) is shown on the processional chariot, identified by the crown, saffron clothing, and ornamental garlands.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves through a crowd. A man seated on an ornate golden ratha wears a gold crown, an orange garment and a long red and orange floral garland, with a rudraksha-style mala visible at his chest. The chariot is draped in yellow and white marigold garlands, with hanging gold bells, green, red and orange tassels, and large orange and multicolour parasols overhead. Devotees in white clothes and orange flags line the street, and several people in the crowd fold their hands in greeting. A corrugated metal building stands behind.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a festival procession on an ornate ratha, a decorated chariot-style float. The canopy is hung with multicoloured tassels in orange, pink, red, green and blue, and garlanded with yellow and maroon flowers. A man seated on a cushioned throne in orange and red clothing, wearing a gold crown and a red flower garland, raises one hand in greeting while smiling. Palm trees and trees stand behind the float, and a faint crowd is visible at the edge. Garlands and flower decorations frame the seat.2009-12-27A photograph of a golden palanquin procession moving through an outdoor street. Seated on the ornate golden ratha-style carriage, draped with white and magenta flower garlands and hanging gold tassels, a man with long dark hair and a white garland sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Below, a shirtless devotee with white vibhuti markings walks beside the carriage, and a crowd of people in white clothes stands in the foreground. Yellow ceremonial umbrellas with red fringe and orange flags frame the scene. Trees and a parked vehicle are visible behind.2010-12-20January 01 20122012-01-01Outdoor procession on a golden ornate ratha/chariot under a yellow canopy with green and white tassels and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. A person seated on a golden throne-like seat with carved floral panels, wearing a golden crown, a red-and-pink flower garland, gold bangles and necklaces, with hands folded in anjali mudra and a warm smile. A bald man in the foreground with hands pressed together, partly visible, wearing a light-coloured garment. Golden finial pillars and a red cushion surround the seat. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the ratha in a procession setting.2015-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 27 20092009-12-27