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Night procession scene before an illuminated ratha/chariot decorated with lit green and yellow lights and painted or carved figures of deities and horses. A central figure with long dark hair wears a deep maroon-red robe, a large gold pendant necklace, and a long red floral garland, smiling and standing in front of the crowd. Beside him a man in a maroon-red dhoti and shawl wears dark rudraksha malas. Around them devotees in white and orange-saffron garments crowd the street, one holding a tall pole. a person appears as the central figure, identified by long hair, a gold pendant and a red garland.

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Night procession on a dirt road, lit by small lights. A golden ratha or chariot with horse figures and an ornate canopy glows behind. In front, a smiling man with long dark hair wears a rust-red robe, a gold pendant, a long pink-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala; he is probable Swamiji by his long hair, garland, gold ornaments and red robe. Beside him, a man in a saffron-and-gold dhoti with a bare upper body and sandalwood markings on his arms holds a torch. Another person in white walks at the right edge, and a figure in a dhoti walks on the left.2016-02-21Night procession at a temple-style event. A smiling man in a reddish-saffron robe and a long pink-and-white flower garland walks forward holding a tall ceremonial umbrella with a glowing top, his hair swept back and a gold pendant around his neck. Behind him a decorated float or ratha, covered in gold figures and lit with green and warm white lights, carries golden horse and lion-like figures. Several people in orange, white and cream clothing stand along the sides of the path. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure carrying the umbrella, based on swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha-style mala and gold pendant; the procession is led by him.2016-02-21February 21 20162016-02-21February 21 20162016-02-21Night procession at a KAILASA event. Centre, a smiling figure in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a red and white flower garland, a large gold pendant, a gold chain, and a vibhuti mark on the forehead walks under a dark embroidered umbrella. Behind, a brightly lit illuminated ratha or chariot with carved figures glows. To the right, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha mala holds a torch. Women in red and maroon saris and a small child in white walk alongside, along with other participants in the crowd.2016-02-21Night procession on a gravel path lit by a golden illuminated chariot with a lit deity figure in the background. A central man in a rust-red shawl and a gold pendant on a long red-and-white garland, with a red tilaka on his forehead and rudraksha malas, walks beneath a dark ornate umbrella held aloft. Beside him a man in a deep red wrap with rudraksha beads holds a small light. On the right, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha beads walks with a phone-like object in hand. Several other devotees in white and orange-saffron robes follow along the procession route.2016-02-21Night procession photographed in dim light with a bright illuminated chariot or ratha lit with oil lamps in the background, decorated with hanging tassels. A central figure in a deep maroon robe wears a long garland of white and blue flowers and carries a tall ceremonial staff upright. Around him, men in red and saffron robes with rudraksha malas and others in white dhotis with gold borders walk along a gravel path. A bright handheld torch light glows near a figure in a dark robe with a gold-bordered dhoti on the right. Many devotees stand in the shadowy crowd behind.2016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesNight procession on a paved road lit by flashlight and illuminated floats. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a multicoloured flower garland and a large gold pendant walks centre frame, one hand raised holding a tall staff. He is flanked by people in white dhotis and kurtas, women in cream and orange saris, and devotees in orange and maroon. Behind them, a lit decorated chariot with green and red lights and a red umbrella. a person: the centre figure has long hair, a gold pendant and garland; the role is a procession leader carrying a staff.2016-09-05February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 21 20162016-02-21