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A smiling man rides on an ornate festival chariot decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands, and tall tassels in yellow, red, pink and green. He wears a gold ceremonial crown, a saffron-yellow wrap over his bare chest, a white and red flower garland, and gold necklaces with a gold bangle on his wrist. A yellow canopy with fringe and gold finials stands above him.

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A smiling man stands on an ornate golden ceremonial chariot or palanquin, wearing an elaborate gold crown with red and green gem accents, a red bindi, and a long dark hairstyle. He wears an olive-green shawl over a bare upper body, a gold bead necklace, and a garland of white jasmine with red flower strands. Behind him hang colourful tassels in yellow, red, pink and green beneath a yellow canopy, with gold ornaments and marigold and white flower garlands decorating the chariot pillars. The scene suggests a procession, though the identity of the person is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-12-20A smiling man rides on an ornate ceremonial chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, gold-coloured pillars and a yellow canopy edged with fringe. He wears a tall gold crown with a red bindi, long dark hair, a gold necklace and layered gold chains, and a green-gold draped cloth. He gestures with open hands toward the crowd. Colourful tassels in yellow, red, pink and green hang from the canopy. This appears to be a procession (ratha) scene. Swamiji (probable): the crown, long hair, ornate gold jewellery and ceremonial garb match the cues for the figure on the chariot, who appears to be in a ceremonial role.2010-12-20A smiling man in a procession stands on a ceremonial float beneath colourful tasselled canopy fringes in red, green and yellow. He wears an ornate gold crown with red and green jewel accents, a red bindi on his forehead, a green-gold garment, a white and red jasmine garland, and heavy gold beaded necklaces. Above him hang red and green silk tassels and a golden finial. Blurred orange and gold decorations sit at the lower edges.2010-12-20January 01 20122012-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate golden ratha or processional chariot under a yellow canopy with pink, green and red tassels. He wears a sage-green garment, a gold chain with gold beads and a gold armband, and a white and red flower garland. Marigold and white flower garlands hang along the chariot, with golden finials and a crimson cushion beside him. The man smiles broadly with a red bindi.2010-12-20January 01 20122012-01-01December 20 20102010-12-20A smiling man rides in a festival procession, framed by long garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and white flowers. He wears an ornate gold crown with red and green tassels, a red tilak on his forehead, layered gold beaded necklaces, and a red flower garland over a cream-colored garment with an orange-edged shawl. He raises one hand. The bright sky and floral decor suggest an outdoor ceremonial parade. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair, a gold crown, ornate gold necklaces and a ceremonial cream garment, matching the page's festival procession context.2010-01-01A smiling man rides on a decorated procession chariot under a canopy of colourful tassels in red, orange, yellow, green and purple. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red bindi, a saffron-orange garment, and a heavy gold necklace layered with red and yellow flower garlands. Green silk tassels hang from gold finials beside him, and marigold and white flower strings drape the chariot frame. a person: the man shows long swept-back hair, a saffron garment and rudraksha-style gold adornments typical of a procession deity-bearing presentation, and he is seated in the place of honour on the ratha.2009-12-27Close photograph of a smiling man wearing an ornate gold crown with floral and jewelled detailing and a red bindi on his forehead. He has long dark hair and wears a white and red flower garland (malai) with gold beads over a green-gold silk garment. Behind him are large red and green tassels and a gold-trimmed canopy with orange fringe.2010-12-20December 27 20092009-12-27