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A night procession scene on an ornately decorated palanquin or chariot draped with garlands of white, yellow, pink and green flowers. A seated figure in a red-and-white garland sits on a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion, beneath a red canopy hung with red, pink, blue and orange tassels. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the sides; one on the left holds a hand to his face and wears a gold necklace, and one at right with a bare shaved head holds the carrying frame. A bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti stands at far right. Visible in the background are a striped red and gold canopy and a red umbrella.

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Night procession scene with a central figure in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland with a rudraksha-style mala, arms raised overhead with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him an ornate golden palanquin or ratha is hung with marigold garlands, red-and-green tassels and brass bells. Saffron-robed attendants walk alongside, a standing figure in orange holds a padded mat, and devotees in pink, purple and orange saris and white kurta stand with folded hands. A golden trident and a decorated drum or kalasha-like object appear at right, with a deity murti visible at upper left. Only the people in the foreground and crowd are physically present; the figure at centre has a swept-back hairstyle and a gold ornament, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm a person's presence.2012-04-26A golden palanquin procession under bright daylight, decorated with yellow marigold garlands, pink and purple flower swags, and tassels in red, pink and purple. Above it, ornate red, orange and white parasols with fringe and gold trim are held aloft by saffron-robed attendants. A figure in an orange turban and red-orange garments sits enthroned on the palanquin, surrounded by saffron-clad men and a woman in a dark blue-green saree with orange border holding a parasol. Crowd members stand at left, and a hilly landscape appears behind.2013-12-27Night procession on a decorated golden palanquin with a red and blue canopy hung with tassels and bells, garlanded with marigolds and white flowers. A man seated centrally in an orange robe, pink and white garland and an ornate gold-and-red crown holds a trident-like staff and smiles. Beside him a bald attendant in orange; standing at right, a bare-chested man in orange dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace holds a tall silver staff, and another attendant in orange with glasses holds a silver ceremonial staff. A camera operator is visible at left.2013-02-10April 26 20122012-04-26A photograph of a man with long dark hair and a red tilak seated on an ornate gold throne-palanquin heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands and red, yellow and orange flower strings, under a golden canopy. He wears an orange saffron robe and a red flower garland, smiling, with bare feet in red sandals resting on a gold footrest. To his right, a young girl in a pink and cream outfit with a white hair band and beaded necklace stands beside a boy in a grey-white robe. A man in a white shirt holding a camera raises his arm behind them. A small gold figure of a deity stands on the floor at the right, and the corrugated roof of a temple hall is visible overhead.2006-12-30A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate golden throne draped with white, yellow, orange and red flower garlands, with a trishul leaning beside him. He wears an orange robe, a large red garland, and a red bindi, and smiles while seated with his hands resting on the throne. Standing behind and to the left are several onlookers, including a man in white and others in orange and grey clothing, under a corrugated tin roof. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the seated figure, based on long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha-style red adornment and trishul cue, seated as a person being honoured.2006-12-30A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears saffron-orange robes and a thick red flower garland, smiling while seated on a flower-decorated throne. Behind the throne hang garlands of white jasmine and yellow and orange marigolds, with a red cloth canopy above. A brass or gold ceremonial object with a lion-head finial stands beside him, and a standing man in white clothes with an orange shawl appears behind. The photo is taken at night with warm lighting. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a ceremonial garland while seated on a throne, so he is the.2006-12-30A festival procession on an ornate golden ratha or chariot decorated with multicolored tassels, pink and yellow marigold garlands and bright flower strands. A bald man in saffron-orange robes holds up a ceremonial object with raised arm while seated on a dark cushioned throne-like seat. Two other men in orange cloth stand beside him; one on the right, shirtless with orange wrap, claps or gestures toward the central figure. Dark night background with stage lighting.2012-04-26February 27 20142014-02-27December 27 20162016-12-27A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe seated on a red-cushioned throne decorated with white jasmine and marigold garlands and gold lion-head armrests. He wears a red-and-yellow flower garland and a red bindi, holds a golden trident in his right hand, and smiles. Two people stand at left, one in white holding a camera to his face and another in a blue shirt behind him; a blue-and-white striped tent ceiling overhead.2006-12-30February 10 20132013-02-10