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A festival procession on a sunny day shows a seated figure on an ornate silver-framed carriage under a red canopy fringed with multicoloured tassels. The seated person wears an orange saffron robe, has garlands of white and red flowers around the neck, and holds a long golden staff or rod. Behind, a man in a dark suit and orange turban holds a wooden pole, and a man in white shirt stands at the right. Red, orange and white balloons hang near the carriage.

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A procession scene outdoors under a large red canopy fringed with multicoloured tassels in red, yellow, blue and green. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate silver throne-style carriage draped with white cloth and garlanded with white flowers and red-orange marigold garlands; the figure raises a hand in blessing. Red and orange balloons are tied near the carriage. Beside the carriage a man in a white shirt and dhoti-style white clothing steadies the structure, and a man in a dark suit holds a long wooden pole at left. Crowd members are visible at the bottom edge. The scene reads as a ratha/palanquin procession with devotees attending.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes rides in an ornate silver-coloured procession vehicle under a red umbrella fringed with tassels. He wears a white and orange turban, a gold-toned necklace and a garland of red, orange and white flowers, and holds a tall golden trident-like staff upright while smiling. Colourful balloons in red, blue, green and yellow float behind him, and the blue sky stands above. Partially visible people in the foreground watch the procession. The vehicle has embossed silver panels with a crest-like ornament.2008-12-29Outdoor procession scene under a clear blue sky. A smiling man seated on an ornate silver-and-black ceremonial palanquin is dressed in saffron-orange robes with a white head wrap and wears a white and orange flower garland. He holds a tall golden trident. Above him a red and gold canopy is decorated with pink, yellow, orange and blue balloons. Behind and beside the palanquin, colourful umbrellas with tasselled fringes are visible. In the foreground a man in a dark suit stands at the left edge, a second man in a dark suit leans toward the palanquin at the right, and a red-turbaned attendant is partly visible at the top left. Several women in saris stand at the right edge, and a few more people are visible in the distance.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A festival procession on an open road under a clear sky. A central figure sits on an ornate silver-framed carriage seat beneath a colourful fringed canopy with a tasselled umbrella, smiling, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red-orange headband, a white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments. He is a probable Swamiji by appearance, cued by the long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha beads and ceremonial gold necklace. He holds a golden trident aloft. Beside him a man in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie also wears an orange headband, and orange flags and balloons decorate the carriage. Floral garlands drape the seat edges.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a silver-covered throne-style seat on a decorated procession vehicle, holding a tall gold-tipped staff in the right hand and a gold object in the lap. A white-and-orange head cloth is wrapped on the head, and multiple garlands of red, orange and white flowers hang around the neck. Two red umbrellas with tasselled fringes shade the seat, and colourful balloons in blue, yellow, green, pink and white float around it. Orange flags and a silver-plated panel frame the scene under a clear blue sky, with people and balloons in the foreground. The seated figure is a visible candidate with a saffron robe, floral garlands and a gold staff, though the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity. A caption credits the image to the Nithyanandapedia archive.2008-12-29A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver palanquin or chariot seat under a red and orange canopy with tassels, smiling and holding a gold trident-topped staff in his right hand while his left hand rests on the silver armrest. He wears a white and gold turban, a white and red flower garland with yellow accents, a rudraksha-style neck mala and gold armband. Colourful heart-shaped and round balloons in red, purple, yellow, green, pink and white float around the canopy against a clear blue sky, with a partially visible man in a dark suit at the lower left and another decorated canopy at right.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A procession float carries a figure seated on a silver-trimmed throne beneath a red canopy decorated with tassels and heart-shaped pink balloons. The seated figure wears orange saffron robes, a white turban-like head covering, and a long garland of red and white flowers, holding a tall golden trident upright while raising one hand in greeting. Multicoloured balloons in blue, yellow, green and orange surround the float against a clear blue sky. A man in a dark jacket sits in the foreground at right, and another figure in red garments is partly visible at the far right edge. Ornate silver panels frame the float.2008-12-29Low-angle photo of a procession. A seated figure rides a silver palanquin under a red canopy decorated with pink and green heart-shaped ornaments and fringed tassels. He wears an orange robe with gold border, a white head covering, and multiple garlands of red, white and yellow flowers, and holds a tall silver staff with gold ornament. Colourful balloons in blue, yellow, green, white and red fill the frame. At right, a large ornate silver umbrella or pole structure. At lower right, a man in dark clothing and a red head cloth stands beside the palanquin. Bright blue sky above.2008-12-29