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A 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.

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Outdoor 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.2010-02-12A photograph of a festival procession chariot decorated with white and purple flower garlands, gold-tipped pillars and multicoloured silk tassels in green, yellow, pink and blue. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment, a red-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces, sits on a gilded seat, smiling and holding his palms together in greeting. Behind him an orange silk canopy hangs against a clear blue sky. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate garlands on the person seated in the procession chariot, who is greeting onlookers with folded hands.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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12Outdoor 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 figure in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate golden chariot decorated with white jasmine garlands and purple and yellow flower strands. He wears a red and white flower garland, a gold necklace and a long dark hair with a red tilak on his forehead, smiling widely. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha-style gold necklace and ceremonial procession setting; described here as the person riding the chariot. Behind him an orange canopy and gold finials frame the scene, while a large orange and gold circular fan or shield with blue floral motifs sits at the left edge. Hands from the crowd reach toward the chariot, and green, pink and blue tassels hang from the top.2010-02-12A photograph of a festival procession on a decorated golden chariot (ratha) with an orange and red canopy hung with tassels and bells. A man with long dark hair, wearing orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits at the centre of the chariot and smiles while raising his right hand in greeting. Garlands of yellow marigolds and purple and white flowers drape the chariot's pillars and frame. Below, a dense crowd of devotees raises their hands and palms, some in white and orange clothing. Orange flags and a red and blue ceremonial umbrella with tassels appear at the sides, with palm trees and a white-roofed building behind. The image shows an evening or outdoor procession.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.2010-02-12An 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 man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange-saffron cloth, sits on an ornate golden chariot (ratha) decorated with white jasmine garlands, purple and magenta flower strings, and tall multicoloured tassels in green, yellow, pink and blue. He holds a hand raised in a gesture of blessing, with white sacred ash marks on his forehead and arm, while smiling. Behind him is a rich burgundy and gold cushion, and a golden carved elephant-like motif curls at the left edge. The scene is an outdoor evening procession with blurred onlookers in the background. The person is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garlands, seated in a processional chariot.2010-02-12A 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 photograph of an evening procession in which a man sits on an ornate golden palanquin-style vehicle draped with white, purple, yellow and orange flower garlands and hung with pink, red, blue and green tassels. He wears an orange garment and a white flower garland, smiling, and holds a kalasha-like golden finial above him. The vehicle is carried on an open platform among people in white and yellow clothing, and a woman in orange sari and glasses sits in the lower left foreground. Many onlookers stand around the vehicle at dusk. The man seated on the palanquin matches the page's a person reference only through role and presentation cues: orange clothing, a flower garland and an honoured seat, which is insufficient for identification, so the appearance is treated as uncertain.2010-02-12