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Night procession on a decorated ratha drawn by white horses. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits under a silver canopy with peacock-feather ornaments, a garland of multicoloured pompoms hanging on the chariot's sides, and marigold garlands. Behind the chariot, women in red and orange saris and men in yellow clothes walk among ornate umbrellas and a parked tour bus with lights. Festival lights and a purple bird graphic appear in the dark background.

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March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession on a decorated chariot drawn by silver-painted horse figures. A man seated on the central raised seat wears a red garment and a garland of flowers, holding a long yellow rod, with a silver canopy above. The chariot is festooned with colourful pompoms in red, yellow, green, blue and purple. Around it, women in saris and devotees with raised hands walk among the crowd, and colourful umbrellas and string lights line the road.2017-03-13Night procession on a dark road lit by a few floodlights and strings of coloured bulbs. A decorated ratha or palanquin carries a seated man in rust-orange robes, with a crown-like headdress and a long gold necklace, holding a long staff across his lap. The canopy has a silver top and is hung with colourful tassels in red, yellow, green, blue and purple, with garlands of flowers and leaves. Around the vehicle, devotees in saffron and white stand close, several bare-chested, one in a yellow shawl and one wearing a red and white turban. A woman in an orange sari photographs with a camera, and women in saris stand at the right edge. Brass vessels sit on the platform beside the seated figure. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like headdress, an ornate gold necklace and saffron robes, cues consistent with the page's account of a procession with Swamiji.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night photo of a festival procession. A large decorated chariot, pulled by four white horses with painted faces and red-and-gold trappings, is draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, green, yellow and blue, and topped with a silver canopy. A man in a red garment and saffron-orange head wrap stands at the front of the chariot holding the reins and looking forward, with a white flower garland over his shoulder. Around the chariot, devotees in bright clothing walk and carry ornate blue and orange umbrellas with sequined trim, with a crowd filling the foreground. Illuminated buses and string lights line the background, and a blurred flame or lamp glows in the lower left. A small Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam-style bird logo appears in the upper left.2017-03-13Night procession photographed from the front, with a silver ratha chariot drawn by four white horses lit by two bright headlamp-like lights. A figure seated on the ornate chariot throne wears a red garment and a white flower garland, with a multicoloured garland of yellow, red, green and blue draped on the canopy pillars. Many people line both sides of the street, including women in red saris and devotees with raised hands. Colourful ceremonial umbrellas and fairy lights decorate the scene. A white-clad man in a shawl walks beside the chariot at left. The event appears to be a festival procession at night.2017-03-13Night procession photograph. A decorated ratha or chariot with a canopy, draped red and white cloth, and bright multicolored tassel garlands is pulled by carved wooden horses in the foreground. A bare-chested man in orange-brown dhoti sits on the chariot, wearing white and orange garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace, holding a long red rope or reins. Around the chariot, many people in colorful saris, dhotis and white clothing walk along, some holding decorated umbrellas and yellow-and-red ceremonial fans.2017-03-13Night procession on a street lined with festive lights. At centre, a decorated chariot pulled by white horses with colourful tassels carries a seated figure in saffron-red garments with a crown-like adornment and a long garland; he holds a staff-like object. The chariot is draped with multicoloured tassel garlands and red and green cloth. Walking alongside are a man in a yellow dhoti and shawl on the left, women in red and orange saris, and devotees with raised arms. Ornate umbrellas in blue, red and gold shade the crowd on the right, and strings of lights glow in the background.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession photographed under street lights. At centre, a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate ratha with a silver canopy trimmed in multicoloured tassels and fresh garlands. He holds a long red staff. Peacock-feather decorations stand above the seat, and the vehicle has a red cushioned seat and white draped cloth. Around the cart, crowds of devotees in orange, yellow and red saris and dhotis walk and watch, some with hands raised. Strings of coloured lights line the road behind. Cues for a person: long hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments on the seated figure.2017-03-13Night procession on a road lit with string lights and illuminated arches. A decorated silver chariot with four white horse statues pulls a central figure seated on a pink cushioned throne, wearing a garland and ornaments, with a multicoloured floral garland fringe around the chariot canopy. Attending people in red, orange and pink saris and dhotis walk alongside holding up arms and ornate umbrellas in red, blue and gold. Some devotees raise hands in greeting. Crowds fill the foreground, with a bus and lit tents in the background. a person's appearance is uncertain, so the seated figure is recorded as unsure.2017-03-13