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Night photograph of a decorated golden palanquin or ratha canopy hung with marigold and jasmine garlands in green, pink and yellow, and tassels in pink, green, blue and yellow. Two men stand at its side: on the left a man in a golden crown wearing an orange dhoti and a white flower garland, and in the center a bald man in an orange robe with a red sash, bending forward with both hands extended toward the palanquin in a reverent gesture. A small head of a child is visible at the bottom edge. Ornate gold carvings decorate the palanquin base.

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April 26 20122012-04-26Photograph of an evening ceremonial procession on a golden palanquin decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and hanging tassels in yellow, green, pink and blue. An orange umbrella shades the scene. Two men in gold crowns and orange-saffron robes sit on a red velvet seat, one with long dark hair and white garlands, the other older with a shaved head, both with hands extended over a silver tray of red flower petals. A younger shaved-headed attendant in orange robes stands at left holding a fan or umbrella handle. Trees and night darkness fill the background.2012-04-26A night photograph of a festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, pink and yellow flower strings, and hanging tassels in pink, green, blue and yellow. An orange umbrella stands above the seat. Two men sit on a crimson-cushioned seat: the figure on the left wears a gold crown, white flower garland and orange-and-gold cloth, and sits with hands folded over a small ritual tray; the figure in the center wears a gold crown with a crescent-shaped ornament, a white garland and an orange shawl, and gestures with one arm. A standing attendant on the right holds a tall staff, wears a white dhoti-style garment, beaded bracelets and a bare chest. Golden kalasha-style finials and flower-covered railings frame the scene.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession of a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha, strung with pink, yellow and green garlands and hanging tassels in multicoloured bands. Seated on the ornate golden seat is a man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold crown and a white flower garland, his hands resting on the seat. Standing beside the palanquin is a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a crown and long dark hair, next to another orange-clad attendant holding the palanquin. Orange and red umbrellas shade the scene, and a white chamara fan is visible at lower right. Dim night setting with stage-like lights and onlookers at the edges.2012-04-26Photo 117249642012-04-27A photograph of a ceremonial coronation on a golden palanquin decorated with pink, green and yellow flower garlands and colourful tassels. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a red and white flower garland, an orange garment and a gold crown, sits on a golden throne cushioned in maroon velvet. Behind him, an older bare-chested priest in an orange-red shawl and a gold crown lifts his arm to place a crown or ornament on his head. An orange wall and a metal roof form the backdrop. The scene suggests a ceremonial crowning in a procession setting. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated central figure, with long hair, orange clothing, a rudraksha-style garland and a gold crown.2012-04-27April 26 20122012-04-26April 27 20122012-04-27Night photograph of a ceremonial procession on a decorated palanquin or ratha. A seated figure on the right wears an ornate gold crown, orange robe, white flower garland and bare chest, and is seated before a deep red cloth-covered platform with yellow and pink flowers. A shaved-headed attendant in an orange robe and rudraksha mala on the left holds a golden umbrella or fan-shaped ornament, while another attendant in orange sits near the front. A white fur or yak-hair fan stands in the foreground. Above, pink, orange, green and blue tassels hang beneath gold-plated poles and marigold garlands, with foliage behind.2012-04-26