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A 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.

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An 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 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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12Outdoor 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 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.2010-02-12A 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 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 golden ceremonial palanquin decorated with marigold and white garlands, purple and yellow flower strings, and hanging tasselled bells in red, green, blue and orange. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl and white garland, sits seated on the palanquin's cushioned platform, looking toward the crowd, with an ornate gold umbrella overhead. Palm trees stand behind. Around the carriage, people in white and yellow clothing walk and stand, some with palms pressed together in greeting, and devotees hold orange fans. A Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam banner is visible at the upper right. The scene reads as a procession. The seated man has distinctive long hair and orange shawl cues, matching the a person candidate profile, though his appearance is only partly clear.2010-02-12A photograph of a golden ceremonial palanquin decorated with white, purple, yellow and magenta flower garlands and a canopy hung with green, pink and blue tassels. Seated on an orange cushion is a smiling person wearing an orange robe, a white and red flower garland and a red bindi, raising one hand in greeting. Along the sides of the palanquin, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside, and a hand at lower left holds a phone to take a picture. Evening sky is visible at the top. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears long dark hair and an orange robe with a garland, in the role of the honoured figure riding the procession palanquin.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on an ornate golden ratha chariot under a canopy with orange fringed umbrella and hanging tassels in pink, green and blue. A person standing on the chariot in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland, forehead marked, raising one hand in greeting while smiling, with a swept-back long hair. Gold-carved panels and garlands of white, purple and yellow flowers decorate the chariot. In the foreground, several devotees in white and saffron walk beside it, one holding a flag-like banner and a man in front looking down. Blue sky and trees in background.2010-02-12