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A photograph of an ornate golden palanquin procession under a yellow fringed umbrella and a canopy hung with colourful tassels and yellow and purple marigold garlands. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a white flower garland and a leopard-print shawl, sits enthroned on a red-cushioned golden seat, smiling with hands folded and a red tilak on his forehead. Swamiji (probable) by his long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate garlanded sovereign-style procession, seated in the palanquin as the honoured figure. Around the palanquin, devotees in white clothes walk and stand among palm trees, and a crowd presses close, with one man in white in the foreground. Setting is an outdoor palm grove under a clear sky.

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A photograph of an evening procession in which a decorated golden chariot, or ratha, carries a seated figure under a canopy hung with colourful tassels, bells and marigold garlands. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a white garland, with long dark hair and a raised hand in greeting; a second orange-robed figure sits behind on the chariot. Around the vehicle, devotees in white and orange clothing, some wearing beaded garlands, walk and pull ropes. Coconut palms and a thatched structure stand in the background at dusk. Swamiji (probable) is visible on the chariot, seated in saffron clothing with a garland and long hair.2010-02-12A decorated golden ratha chariot procession moves through an outdoor crowd beneath a palm-lined sky. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a garland, sits on an ornate golden seat under an orange fringed canopy, raising one hand in greeting. The chariot is hung with garlands of yellow and white flowers, purple beads, and tassels in pink, green, blue, purple and red. Around it, devotees in white and saffron clothing and yellow shawls walk and stand; one man in front holds a cloth-wrapped object aloft. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, beaded necklaces and a garland, and is positioned as the honoured figure on the chariot.2010-02-12An ornate golden palanquin procession vehicle decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands in white, purple and orange, plus hanging tassels in red, green, yellow and blue. An orange umbrella with fringe shades the seat. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and white floral garland, sits smiling and raising his hand on the palanquin. Around the vehicle, devotees in white clothes and orange shawls walk alongside, a few in yellow, and a woman in a sari watches from the right. Palm trees and a banner with a photograph stand in the background under a pale sky.2010-02-12A decorated golden chariot in an outdoor procession, draped with white, purple and orange flower garlands and hung with tassels in orange, pink, green, purple and magenta. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron garment with a red and white flower garland sits on a golden seat under a canopy, smiling and looking to one side. A person in white raises a painted round fan with a blue and gold design toward him, and a red flag with a blue emblem waves at left. Palm trees and a crowd of onlookers fill the background against a pale sky.2010-02-12A festival procession on a golden ratha chariot draped with yellow, orange, purple and white flower garlands and a tiered golden canopy with tassels in green, pink, orange and blue. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha-style beaded garland and a white floral garland, sits on the raised seat and smiles toward the crowd; his appearance is probable Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, saffron robe and beaded garlands, and he is seated on the chariot as the honoured figure. An orange parasol with fringe shades the chariot, an orange flag is held up on the left, and fruit sits on the chariot base. Devotees in white and orange clothes walk and crowd around, and palm trees stand against a pale sky.2010-02-12A decorated golden palanquin procession moves through a crowd under a clear sky with palm trees behind. A seated person in an orange top and a white garland sits on a gold-carved throne-like seat beneath a canopy hung with bells, orange, pink, green and blue tassels and marigold garlands. An orange parasol with a lotus motif stands at the right. Crowd members in white shirts and orange clothes press around the vehicle, some raising hands. Several people in the foreground are partially visible. A cutout bird logo appears at upper left.2010-02-12A photograph of an evening procession in which a man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a white floral garland, sits on an ornate golden ratha-style palanquin with a gold throne-like seat. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a garland, and is presented as the honoured figure on the decorated chariot. The palanquin is draped with garlands of white, yellow, purple and orange flowers and hung with colourful tassels and gold bells, with a golden umbrella overhead and a gold-carved horse-head ornament at the front. Crowds of devotees surround the chariot, including a man in white with a yellow shawl holding an orange cloth aloft and women in saris, with many more people in the background.2010-02-12A photograph of a decorated processional palanquin with a golden frame, a yellow and orange canopy with tassels, and strands of purple, yellow and white flower garlands. Seated on the palanquin is a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes with a leopard-print shawl, hands folded in greeting, wearing white and purple garlands. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and a ceremonial shawl, seated in the place of honour as a procession figure. Crowds of devotees line the road in the foreground, including women in saris and a few men in white shirts, and palm trees stand in the background.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession on an ornate golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, swags of tassels and bells, and a large saffron-orange canopy with fringed edges. A man with long dark hair and a gold crown-like headpiece sits centred on the cushioned seat, dressed in a white dhoti-style garment and a saffron-coloured wrap with a flower garland, smiling. A second, smaller multicoloured umbrella stands to the right. Crowds of devotees and onlookers, many women among them, line the foreground and surround the chariot under a bright sky. Swamiji (probable): long hair, crown, saffron-toned wrap and garlanded seated figure in the chariot.2010-01-01A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle, draped in garlands of purple, white and yellow flowers and hung with brass bells and multicoloured tassels, carries a smiling man seated on a golden throne. He wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a white shawl printed with a leopard pattern. Overhead a yellow canopy and a multicoloured parasol shelter him. Devotees in white and orange stand beside the chariot, with a bald man in white in the foreground and more people behind the vehicle. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, orange clothing, rudraksha beads and a ceremonial golden necklace, so he is a probable depiction of Swamiji riding in procession.2010-02-12Outdoor procession scene beside a decorated ratha-style palanquin with a golden elephant head ornament, a large yellow fringed canopy umbrella, and tassels in red, green, blue and pink hanging from brass bells. Garlands of marigold and purple flowers wrap the vehicle. A man in saffron-orange robes, long swept-back hair and a leopard-print shawl, wearing white flower garlands and a gold necklace, stands at right waving his hand and smiling toward the crowd. Several people in white and orange clothing stand at the lower right, and palm fronds frame the top of the image.2010-02-12