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A golden ceremonial ratha chariot decorated with garlands of white and magenta flowers, hanging bells, tassels and a golden canopy with fringed red-and-gold drape moves through a crowd outdoors. A seated figure in an orange-and-gold garment sits on the raised platform, with a carved golden dragon-head prow at the front. Surrounding the chariot, devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with orange and purple shawls, walk alongside; shaved-headed men in white pull ropes near the base. Palm trees and a terracotta wall stand behind. A procession during a temple festival.

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December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20Outdoor festival procession in a palm-lined compound with a terracotta wall and saffron flags. A gold ornate ratha or chariot with a carved golden makara-head prow, draped in garlands of white and magenta flowers and hanging tassels, carries a seated figure in a red-and-gold sari-like garment beneath a gold fringed canopy. Around the vehicle, crowds of devotees walk: men in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls, shaved-headed priests, and women in orange, red and yellow saris. Several bystanders watch from behind. The chariot is being pulled through the crowd during the ceremony.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20A golden processional chariot, decorated with bells, tassels in orange, yellow, teal and pink, and garlands of marigolds and white flowers, moves through an outdoor procession. Seated under a yellow fringed canopy is a person in a green and white garment wearing a flower garland, with a saffron cloth laid across the seat. Around the chariot, devotees in white, orange and red clothing walk and push, and a crowd watches from behind a low brick wall, with saffron flags and palm trees in the background. A round orange and white ceremonial fan is visible at the front of the chariot.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor evening procession with a gilded, ornately decorated chariot (ratha) draped in marigold and white garlands, colourful tassels in pink, blue, green and yellow, and a golden swan- or makara-headed prow with a golden parasol overhead. A figure seated on the chariot wears orange and red clothing. Around it, devotees in white and yellow garments press close, a man in a bright orange robe stands in the foreground, and a woman in white folds her hands in namaskar. Palm trees and a white wall frame the scene.2010-02-12December 20 20102010-12-20A golden palanquin procession at an outdoor event. A seated figure on the gilded palki wears an orange-and-gold garland and a gold crown-like headpiece, holding a white fly-whisk. The gold-plated palanquin is decorated with yellow marigold garlands, purple and white flowers, and colourful tassels and bells hang from its canopy. Below, several people in white dhotis and orange cloth carry or walk beside it, and a crowd holds orange flags with black lettering. A bare-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge in the foreground.2011-07-15A golden ornate palanquin-style ratha decorated with garlands of marigolds and flowers, tassels, and a yellow canopy umbrella, carried through an evening procession. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red garment and garlands, sits on the golden seat at the centre. Crowds in white, yellow and orange clothing walk alongside, several with hands pressed together in greeting. Palm trees and a white wall stand behind, with a golden dragon-headed prow at the front of the chariot.2010-02-12A golden ornate palanquin procession carried through an ashram courtyard, decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, red and green tassels, hanging bells and a yellow canopy. A man in orange robes and a golden headdress sits upright on the cushioned seat, adorned with red and white garlands. Around the carriage, many people in white clothing and orange shawls press forward, some reaching to touch or steady the palanquin, while a crowd of devotees in white, saffron and yellow line the procession. Orange flags are visible at the right and thatched roofs and a terracotta wall sit behind. The figure on the seat has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold and garland adornments; the page links him to Swamiji, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2009-12-27