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Night procession on an ornate golden ratha chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, multicoloured tassels in green, blue, pink and yellow, and gold-tipped poles. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears an ornate gold crown, a white and pink flower garland, and an orange-saffron garment with a beaded necklace. A large flaming torch burns in the lower right foreground, and a gold lion-head carving is visible at the left.

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Night procession on a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin-chariot draped with marigold and yellow garlands, green, blue and pink tassels, and a multicolored canopy overhead. A smiling person wearing an ornate gold crown with a curved ornament, a red bindi, a white and red garland and an orange garment sits on a red velvet seat cushioned with maroon and red pillows. Only one person is visible, seated and wearing ceremonial attire. Identity is not established by appearance alone, so the person is described by role.2011-12-15A night procession on a richly decorated golden chariot (ratha) with a multicoloured canopy above. A person seated on the golden seat wears an ornate gold crown, a white and red garland around the neck and a gold necklace, smiling. The chariot is hung with tassels in yellow, pink, blue, green and white, and wrapped in garlands of marigold and white flowers. Gold ornamental elements, a carved gold figure and a golden lamp-like bell cluster decorate the frame. Blurred heads of onlookers appear at the bottom edge, and a flame or light is visible at the right. a person seated in the chariot, wearing a gold crown and garland.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15A photograph of a night procession on a richly decorated golden ratha or chariot with a red seat. A smiling figure sits centrally wearing an ornate gold crown, a large garland of white and red flowers, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and an orange cloth over the shoulders. Above, a canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in orange, green, pink, blue and yellow frames the scene, and marigold garlands drape the golden structure. A silver-handled ceremonial staff rests beside the seat, and a brass lamp or kalasha-like vessel stands at lower left among flower garlands. The figure's identity is not established by visible cues beyond the crown, garlands and orange attire, so the subject is recorded as a procession participant on a chariot.2011-12-15A decorated golden ratha or chariot procession at night, lit by warm lamps and hung with bells and coloured tassels in red, green, yellow and pink. A figure seated on a crimson-cushioned throne wears an ornate gold crown, a red and gold garland, gold armlets and a saffron-coloured cloth, and raises a long ceremonial staff with one hand. Strings of purple and white flower garlands drape the gilded carriage, and a silver kalasha-style urn sits in front. Devotees stand at the bottom edge of the frame. a person cues: ornate gold crown, red and gold garland and saffron cloth, riding in a festival procession.2013-03-02Night procession scene. A golden ratha or chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, purple and orange streamers, and colourful tassels hanging from golden bells. A seated man wearing an ornate golden crown, a flowered garland and a red-and-gold embroidered garment holds a ceremonial staff, sitting on a red-cushioned throne-like seat beneath a multicoloured canopy. A golden horse-head or lion-head prow leads the chariot. Devotees stand at the sides, one in a white shirt, and an orange-and-white decorated shield-like fan is visible at the lower left. Trees and dark night sky form the background. Visible photo credit reads Nithyananda Paramashivam and , which are omitted from text2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesA photograph at night of a seated man riding a golden chariot or ratha decorated with marigold and flower garlands, tassels in green, yellow, pink and blue, and a multicoloured canopy. He smiles broadly, wears an ornate gold crown, a rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant, a white-and-red floral garland, and a red tilak on his forehead, holding a ceremonial silver staff or sword. Flower petals and garlands fill the foreground. The figure has a compatible presentation with a crown and rudraksha mala and sits in a procession setting, though appearance is not fully distinctive, so this is a probable identification as a person in a ratha procession.2011-12-15Night procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and white garlands, hanging gold bells and multicoloured tassels in pink, orange, blue and green. A seated figure in an ornate gold-and-red crown, orange-brown robe and a red-and-white flower garland raises a hand in blessing while holding a silver staff topped with a small ornament. A bald man in a white dhoti and brown shawl stands in the foreground at the palanquin's edge, and another man in white clothing and a neck chain is partially visible behind a gold-framed pillar.2013-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10March 02 20132013-03-02