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Outdoor street procession at a decorated ratha-style palanquin covered in white and orange marigold garlands and green leaf strands, with a golden ceremonial umbrella and gold-tasselled canopy on top. A man with wet hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands in the left foreground, and a man in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl walks beside the cart on the right. Behind them are loudspeakers on poles, bunting flags strung overhead, and multi-storey buildings under a bright sky.

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A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves through a crowd outdoors under hazy sky. The ratha is covered in yellow and white marigold garlands, with a golden swan-headed prow, a large orange parasol canopy, and hanging tassels in orange, green, red, and white. A figure seated on the chariot wears an orange-gold crown and red-and-gold garments, adorned with garlands. Devotees in white kurta and dhoti walk alongside, some in orange shawls, with a white bus and orange flags visible in the background.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot procession under bright daylight. A large orange and maroon umbrella with fringed tassels and a golden finial shades a seated figure on an ornate palanquin-style vehicle draped in marigold and flower garlands, gold-and-maroon tassels, and bells. The seated figure wears a golden crown-like headpiece and a rich maroon-and-gold garment. Devotees surround the vehicle: a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl raises his hands, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style garland stands at left, and a bald man in orange robes with a beaded garland stands at the lower right. Others in white and yellow shawls press alongside, and a hand-held orange fan appears at left.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial chariot, ratha, is paraded outdoors under a bright sky. A seated figure with long dark hair and a gold crown sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat draped in marigold and white flower garlands, wearing a white garment and a white shawl. Above, a large saffron-and-maroon umbrella with fringe shades the seat, and the canopy is hung with tasselled bells in orange, purple, teal and green. White-clad devotees in yellow shawls walk and stand around the chariot's base, one holding a cloth to his face, and a bald man in white stands at the left edge.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial chariot procession under a bright, hazy sky. A large saffron-yellow parasol with fringe and a carved finial shades the cart, which is festooned with garlands of marigold and maroon flowers and strings of gold bells with tassels in orange, green and blue. A figure seated on the cart wears an ornate gold crown and gold-brocaded orange-red garments, sitting in a canopied carriage. Silhouetted at lower left, a cameraman films from behind a shield-like decorative panel with blue floral motifs. Faint overlaid copyright text appears at lower right.2010-01-01A ceremonial procession on a city street in front of a pale green building, with a gold fringed umbrella canopy over a decorated palanquin. Garlands of orange marigolds and white jasmine hang from the canopy poles, with gold bells and colourful tassels. A bald man in a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl, with a sacred thread and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a tilak on his forehead, stands at the front and holds a garland. Two bare-chested men in white dhotis with gold borders and red waistcloths stand beside the palanquin, one holding white flowers. Red flags and a crowd of onlookers, some on a balcony, surround the procession.2016-04-18A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle covered with yellow and orange marigold garlands, white flower strands and red blossoms. A large yellow umbrella with a lotus-motif top and red fringe shades the platform, and tassels in pink, red, yellow, green and blue hang from the canopy. A seated figure in a crown-like gold headpiece and orange-red garments, wearing a garland and rudraksha-style adornments, sits on the platform in a procession; the figure's appearance is consistent with the page's claimed Swamiji presence, so this is a probable match based on the crown, long hair and orange clothing. Foreground spectators' heads are partly visible at the bottom edge. Blue sky and a low building with a wall appear behind.2009-12-27Outdoor procession with a decorated ratha or palanquin carried through a crowd. The ratha has an orange fringed canopy over a golden structure draped with yellow, orange, red and white garlands and tassels, topped with a golden trident-like finial. Seated on it is a figure in white and gold ornamentation, partly obscured by flowers. Around it stand devotees in white kurtas with yellow shawls, several raising hands and an orange flag. A black speaker stands at left and bright sunlight washes the scene.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial procession vehicle, a golden chariot-style palanquin draped with marigold and yellow flower garlands, topped by a large yellow umbrella with a fan-shaped motif and tassels. Devotees in white garments and some in saffron-orange shawls walk alongside and pull or carry the vehicle on an orange cloth-covered base. Colourful tassels in red, green, blue and yellow hang from the canopy. Palm trees and a blue sky sit in the background. Several people are visible in the frame, mostly partially cropped at the edges. This appears to be a temple-style ratha procession.2009-12-27A photograph of a festival procession canopy. The ornate golden finial above is hung with brass bells and orange, magenta and green tassels, and garlanded with yellow marigold strands and dark maroon and white flower garlands. In the lower centre a man with long dark hair and a golden crown or headdress raises one hand in greeting, wearing red and white garlands and a saffron-coloured wrap, while the sky is bright and sunlit. A figure wearing a crown and a gleaming golden decorated vehicle surround him. a person is shown in an appearance-based label with cues of long hair, a crown and garlands, seen in the procession canopy.2010-01-01A festival procession on an ornate golden chariot, decorated with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, hanging bells, colourful tassels and a gilded horse-head carving at the front. A figure seated at the top wears a gold crown and sits beneath a yellow umbrella, with a red striped parasol held beside the chariot. Several men walk alongside: one in an orange robe with a beaded necklace at left, a smiling young man in white with an orange shawl, a man in white with a yellow shawl and glasses, and a man in a white shirt holding a tray. Palm leaves frame the right edge under a bright sky.2010-01-01A photograph of an ornate golden processional chariot (ratha) decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers, tassels, and a large orange umbrella-like canopy, backlit by a bright sun. Several people walk alongside and push the chariot; in the foreground a person in saffron/orange robes stands near the wheels, and others wear white shirts and white clothing with lanyards. Strings of colourful pompoms and marigold garlands hang from the structure. The scene suggests a festival procession.2010-02-12