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A photograph of a decorated horse-drawn carriage procession outdoors. Two white horses with red and gold harnesses and embroidered saddle cloths pull a red carriage draped with flower garlands and red balloons. A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style garland sits under a multicoloured canopy umbrella, with a golden trident mounted at the rear. Crowds of people in white and orange clothing stand along the road, with a banner reading Nithyananda Youth Centre on a pole. A bare utility pole and a block building stand in the background.

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A procession on a decorated ratha carriage pulled by two white horses with red and gold harnesses and tasselled trappings. A seated figure in orange and red ceremonial robes and a garland sits on a silver-and-red seat beneath a multicoloured parasol with tassels. Red heart-shaped balloons and pink, yellow and purple flowers decorate the carriage. A trident stands at the right edge and a crowd in orange and white clothing walks alongside. A sign on the left reads Nithyananda Youth Centre with a small portrait. The seated figure's appearance is not clearly established, so the identity is uncertain.2009-12-25December 29 20082008-12-29December 25 20092009-12-25December 29 20082008-12-29A festival procession on a dirt road in daylight. Two white horses in dark harness pull a silver-painted open carriage topped with a canopy. A man seated in the carriage wears a saffron garment, a white cloth on his head and a white flower garland. Multicolored umbrellas with fringed edges and orange flags with a dark emblem flank the carriage, and colorful balloons are tied to it. A man in a lavender shirt and dark trousers walks at the left holding the horse reins. Behind them, people in white and saffron clothing follow, and a trident-topped staff is visible at the right.2008-12-29A festival procession on a dirt road. A man in orange robes and rudraksha malas sits on a decorated ratha carried by four white horses with red and gold harnesses. Above him a multicoloured canopy with tassels and bird motifs shields the seat, which is draped in red, orange and yellow garlands with pink flowers and red balloons. Devotees in white and orange clothing walk alongside, and a trident-topped staff stands at the side.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A festival procession on a dirt road. Two white horses in red and black harness, draped with white cloth edged in gold, pull an ornate silver-coloured chariot with embossed sun motifs. A man in orange robes, with a white turban and a white and red garland, sits on the chariot seat. Colourful balloons in yellow, green, blue, orange and pink are tied to the chariot and canopy poles. Orange flags and a decorated umbrella line the route, and men in orange and pink shirts walk alongside, one holding the horses' reins.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 25 20092009-12-25A festival procession on a dusty road. Two white horses in red and black harness pull a silver-covered carriage decorated with balloons in yellow, green, blue and red. A young person in white and orange sits on the carriage beneath a red and green canopy. Multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges and orange saffron flags with a dark emblem flank the carriage. Men in pale shirts and white dhotis walk alongside, and a man in an orange shirt stands at the right edge. Bright sunlight casts strong shadows on the ground.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29