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A festival procession on a street lined with palm trees. A long-haired man in an orange garment with a leopard-print shawl and red and white garlands sits on an ornate gold-and-orange ratha, or chariot, decorated with purple and white flower garlands, bells with blue tassels, and a red tassel hanging below. Around the chariot, men and women in white, yellow and orange clothing walk and surround it, and a man in white with a white beard and glasses holds a long pole. A man in white raises an orange-and-blue fan-shaped banner, and a crowd of onlookers fills the background.

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Outdoor evening procession on a palm-lined road. A richly decorated golden ratha/chariot covered in marigold, jasmine and multicolour flower garlands, with green foliage, bells and red tassels, carries a smiling man with long dark hair wearing an orange garment, a white shawl and flower garlands; he raises a hand in greeting. Around the chariot, many devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls walk and reach toward it, some holding decorated fans or flags. Several onlookers stand along the roadside and the crowd pushes forward. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the procession, seated on the chariot with long swept-back hair, orange clothing and garlands.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a richly decorated golden ratha, a festooned chariot hung with purple, white, yellow and orange flower garlands and tasselled bells in red, blue, green and yellow. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and white flower garland, sits on the golden seat at the top, with orange cloth draped over the platform. Below, a man in orange robes sits facing away, and a man with white hair and glasses in white kurta, wearing a rudraksha mala, stands at the right raising a hand. Devotees in white with yellow and orange sashes line the chariot, and palm trees and a crowd fill the background under a hazy sky.2010-02-12A decorated golden palanquin-style procession vehicle, draped with purple, white and orange garlands and flower arrangements, carries a figure with long dark hair wearing an orange garment and white flower garland who smiles and waves. Golden bells hang from the vehicle, and tassels in blue, pink and yellow decorate its canopy. Around it, men and women in white and yellow clothing stand close, some with hands folded in namaste; a man in white with a blue badge holds a round blue-and-orange emblem. A man in orange kneels near a wooden pestle-like object on the vehicle base. Palm trees and a crowd stand in the background.2010-02-12Photograph of an ornate golden palanquin procession outdoors under palm trees at dusk. A seated person in saffron-orange clothing with a white and orange garland, a leopard-print shawl and dark wavy hair smiles from a gilded throne-like seat decorated with marigolds, white garlands, purple flowers and green foliage. Above is a large orange and gold canopy with green and red tassels and bells. Men in white and yellow clothing hold up blue-and-orange fans and reach toward the carriage; a grey-haired man in white stands in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and garland, appearing in a ceremonial palanquin role.2010-02-12A photograph of a golden ceremonial palanquin or ratha decorated with garlands of marigolds, white jasmine, purple and yellow flowers, green foliage and red-and-blue tassels, carried in an outdoor procession near palm trees. A young man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and white flower garland, stands on the palanquin raising one hand in greeting. Below, an older man with white hair and glasses, dressed in white with a rudraksha mala, holds an orange and blue fan-like flag beside the palanquin. Crowds of onlookers in white and orange clothing stand behind the procession. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure in saffron robes with long hair and garlands on the decorated ratha matches the page's claim, based on saffron clothing, long swept hair and ornate garland cues.2010-02-12An outdoor evening procession on a gold-and-orange ratha, a decorated chariot draped with garlands of marigolds, purple and white flowers and green foliage, with hanging bells and colourful tassels overhead. A smiling person with long dark hair sits on the raised seat in an orange robe with a white garland and ornate gold armbands, with a golden umbrella above. Devotees in white and saffron clothing crowd the cart and hold blue-and-orange fans. Several people stand at the base of the chariot and along its edges.2010-02-12A photograph of a decorated golden chariot procession. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red seat atop the ratha, wearing an orange garment, white flower garlands and a leopard-print shawl, smiling and raising a hand. The chariot is hung with purple, white and yellow flower garlands, green foliage, orange marigold strings, bells, and red, blue and yellow tassels, with a golden lion-head ornament on the pole. Below, devotees in white and orange clothing stand and raise their arms, and a man in white holds a blue rosette. Palm trees and an orange flag appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, orange clothing and garlands on a processional ratha, so the in_person label applies.2010-02-12Outdoor festival procession on a golden ornate palanquin decorated with garlands of marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers, with tassels in red, green, blue and yellow hanging from a yellow umbrella canopy. A figure with long dark hair in an orange-saffron garment with a white garland sits on a red-and-gold cushioned seat, raising a hand in greeting. Around the palanquin, devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls and red saris hold and steady the carriage, while crowds stand beneath colourful tassel decorations. Leaves and flowers are tied along the carriage, and a golden trident-like finial rises at the top right.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession on a gold-and-white ceremonial chariot decorated with garlands of marigolds and purple flowers, hanging tassels in red, blue, green and orange, and brass bells. A golden parasol with fringe shades the carriage. A figure seated on a red cushioned seat wears an orange-saffron robe, a white garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and raises a hand in greeting; the person's appearance and placement are consistent with the a person cues of long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with ornate adornments. Around the chariot, crowds of devotees in white clothes and orange shawls walk and wave, and a man in an orange robe stands near the wheel. Stage lights and sound speakers appear at the left and right edges under a pale sky.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession with a long-haired figure seated on an ornate golden chariot (ratha) draped in marigold, white, purple and yellow garlands, with green foliage, red and blue tassels and a golden kalasha-topped canopy. The seated person wears an orange-saffron shawl and white garment, smiles and raises a hand in greeting; the figure has long swept-back hair and a white flower garland, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair and saffron wrap. Around the chariot, devotees in white and yellow dhotis and saffron scarves walk and crowd close, one man in a white shirt and orange shawl wearing a mala at left. Dusk sky and a stage structure in the background.2010-02-12A photograph of an evening procession with a richly decorated golden ratha or chariot draped in marigold and jasmine garlands and tasselled orange, green, pink and red fabric canopies. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange garment and white flower garlands, sits on the chariot seat smiling and gesturing with her hand. Behind her, a man wearing an orange garment and a multicoloured tasselled headdress stands near the chariot, while people in white clothes and orange shawls walk alongside. A golden elephant-trunk shaped ornament extends at the right edge. a person candidate not established; the visible figure's appearance is uncertain.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.2010-02-12