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A decorated golden palanquin-style ratha in a covered hall at night, draped with garlands of yellow, white, pink and green flowers and hung with gold bells and orange, red and green tassels. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a gold-and-orange ceremonial headdress, white flower garland and orange sash stands in the chariot, one hand on the golden railing. a person candidate with a shaved head, crown-like headdress and ceremonial gold-trimmed adornment, presented as the figure being carried in procession. Another attendant is partly visible behind him, and a light fixture and a rope of orange and white tassels hang overhead.

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Night procession scene. A golden ratha or chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, purple and orange streamers, and colourful tassels hanging from golden bells. A seated man wearing an ornate golden crown, a flowered garland and a red-and-gold embroidered garment holds a ceremonial staff, sitting on a red-cushioned throne-like seat beneath a multicoloured canopy. A golden horse-head or lion-head prow leads the chariot. Devotees stand at the sides, one in a white shirt, and an orange-and-white decorated shield-like fan is visible at the lower left. Trees and dark night sky form the background. Visible photo credit reads Nithyananda Paramashivam and , which are omitted from text2011-12-15Night procession photograph of an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with pink, white and gold garlands, hanging gold and multicoloured tassels, and a teal-fringed orange canopy umbrella. Seated on the palanquin is a figure with dark hair and a garland of flowers, appearing to be a deity murti rather than a living person, lit by a bright lamp. Several garlands drape the carriage front, and a few partially visible people stand at the lower right edge in the dark. The scene is a festival procession at night.2013-03-02 +1 copiesA night photograph of a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha in a festival procession. A figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe sits in the gilded seat, hands joined in namaste, with a garland around the neck. The palanquin is draped with white jasmine and marigold garlands, violet and yellow flower strands, and hanging tassels in red, green, pink and orange, with a brass lamp hung from the canopy. A multicoloured umbrella stands above. The background is dark foliage at night.2011-12-20March 07 20162016-03-07April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession under a covered pavilion on a stage: an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, tassels, bells and a red-and-gold canopy umbrella. Two figures sit on the raised seat dressed in orange and saffron robes with golden crowns; the seated figure on the right has a turban-like crown. A standing attendant in white dhoti and white shawl holds a canopy pole at right. In front, a figure in white with a white head wrap faces the palanquin, and devotees in white and pink line the stage, one holding a brass lamp. Children and adults at right fold their hands in namaste. Bright stage lights and a flag with gold fringe are visible.2012-04-26A photograph of a night procession on a richly decorated golden ratha or chariot with a red seat. A smiling figure sits centrally wearing an ornate gold crown, a large garland of white and red flowers, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and an orange cloth over the shoulders. Above, a canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in orange, green, pink, blue and yellow frames the scene, and marigold garlands drape the golden structure. A silver-handled ceremonial staff rests beside the seat, and a brass lamp or kalasha-like vessel stands at lower left among flower garlands. The figure's identity is not established by visible cues beyond the crown, garlands and orange attire, so the subject is recorded as a procession participant on a chariot.2011-12-15Night procession with a gilded palanquin (ratha) draped in garlands of pink, purple and white flowers, with a golden serpent-headed prow and a striped canopy overhead. A carved deity murti seated in the palanquin wears a crown, a green and white flower garland and a sword is raised beside it. Behind it a man in white clothing guides the palanquin by its pole, and a bell-and-tassel decoration in red, orange and green hangs at the front. Lit by a bright lamp against a dark background, with devotees in white at the edges.2013-03-02October 30 20112011-10-30Night procession on a golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and multicolored garlands, tassels, and a canopy arch. Two figures seated on the golden platform wear orange-red robes and ornate crowns; the one at right has his hands folded in front. A standing attendant in white dhoti holds an ornate red and orange parasol over the seat. Devotees in the foreground press palms together, including a man in a blue shirt and bald priest in white. Hanging lamps and dim lighting fill the background.2012-04-26A night procession on a decorated golden palanquin, lit against a dark sky. Two seated figures ride the ornate gold-framed vehicle, which is hung with marigold and pink flower garlands, tassels and a golden carved finial. The figure on the left, in orange clothing with a white garland, has palms pressed together in greeting. A second seated figure in orange and a headdress stands behind, raising a hand under a red-and-gold umbrella. In the foreground a bald man in orange robes faces the palanquin, and another attendant in orange stands at the right beside a crowd of onlookers. Striped and ornate canopies overhead.2012-04-26Night procession on a decorated ratha-style palanquin with a gilded canopy arch strung with marigold and jasmine garlands, red and yellow tassels, and a red-and-multicolour umbrella overhead. Two seated figures wear orange-red garments and gold crowns; the left one holds hands in anjali mudra, the right one sits on a garlanded seat. A standing attendant in white dhoti stands at the rear of the chariot. Lit oil lamps and a bright light illuminate the scene, and a crowd of devotees in the foreground and sides watches.2012-04-26