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A photograph of a person seated in a decorated golden palanquin or ratha during a procession, viewed from behind and slightly to the side. The person wears an orange sleeveless top and has long dark hair, with a white and red floral garland draped on the shoulders. The raised right hand is open in a blessing gesture toward the unseen crowd. The golden carved seat has a maroon velvet cushion with orange trim. The canopy above is decorated with yellow marigold garlands, green, pink and teal tassels, and a vertical pole wrapped in purple, pink and white flowers. Outdoors, with dry trees and a red vehicle in the background.

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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate procession chariot, smiling with hands joined in anjali mudra. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe, a gold ceremonial necklace and a long rudraksha-style mala, with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak. The chariot is decorated with white and purple flower garlands, tall gold-tipped poles, pink, green and blue tassels, and a tiger-striped red cushion. Shaded trees and bright daylight form the background. The posed, celebratory mood suggests a ratha procession. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace match the presentation of the figure being honoured on the chariot.2010-02-12A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with tassels in pink, green, yellow and blue, and garlands of white and purple flowers. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha-style necklace of gold beads and white flower garland, and a vibhuti/kumkum mark on his forehead. He smiles broadly and raises his right hand in a wave. Golden carved elements and orange silk drapery surround him in a procession setting. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron clothing, bead necklaces and forehead mark match the cues the page associates with him, and he is seated on a procession vehicle.2010-02-12A photograph of a person seated on a gold-decorated palanquin or ratha, facing right and raising one hand in greeting or blessing. The person has long dark wavy hair and wears an orange-saffron garment with a white and red flower garland around the neck. The seat has red and gold cushions, gold carved railings with white and purple flowers, and tall pillars wrapped in pink, purple and white flower garlands. Coloured tassels in green, pink, teal and yellow hang from the canopy. a person is seated on the procession vehicle, identified by long swept hair and saffron clothing with flower garlands. Trees and a blurred signboard are in the background.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 man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead sits on an ornate festival chariot, waving his right hand and smiling. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala with gold beads, plus white and red flower garlands. Around him the ratha is decorated with long green, yellow, pink and magenta tassels, white jasmine garlands, purple flower strands and gold-toned metal fittings, with an orange silk cloth draped at right and red cushions below. The background is pale sky and blurred trees. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands while seated on a procession chariot.2010-02-12A smiling man with long dark hair and a white-and-red forehead mark waves from a decorated procession vehicle. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a garland of white flowers, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible. He sits on a richly upholstered seat with gold-coloured carved frames, draped in orange cloth, under a canopy hung with green, yellow, pink, red and purple tassels and white and purple floral garlands. Blue sky and trees appear in the background. A probable Swamiji appearance is noted here from the long hair, saffron clothing and bead necklace, while the seated figure is identified only by these visible cues.2010-02-12A photograph of a procession chariot with a gold ornate canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in red, green, yellow and orange, and strings of purple and white flower garlands. A long-haired man with a red bindi and a tilak on his forehead sits on a gold throne-seat wearing an orange-red cloth, a leopard-print shawl and white flower garlands, smiling and raising his right hand in a wave. Swamiji (probable): the long dark hair, orange clothing, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial garlands on the seated figure are visible cues. Gold-decorated pillars and ornate railings frame the chariot, with a blurred crowd at the bottom edge.2010-02-12A photograph of a procession float in a decorated chariot-like seat. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders and a thick red flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with a sunburst backrest, waving his right hand with a gold bangle. Yellow and orange flowers, red and white garlands, and a striped white-and-blue decorated pillar frame the scene.2010-10-17July 15 20112011-07-15 +1 copiesA seated man in a ceremonial chariot or palanquin raises his right hand to his forehead in a blessing gesture. He wears a yellow-green garment, a long white and red garland around his neck, and a rudraksha-style mala with gold beads. The canopy above is draped with flower garlands of white and orange marigolds, gold bells, and fringed tassels in yellow, pink, red, green and blue. Orange and saffron flags line the foreground. The platform is gilded and garlanded. Only one person is visible.2010-12-20A man in an orange-saffron robe rides on a golden ceremonial palanquin decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and tall multicoloured tassels in red, green, blue and pink. He wears a gold crown, a long gold-and-bead necklace, and a red flower garland over his shoulders, and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. He sits on red and burgundy velvet cushions edged with orange, surrounded by yellow and white flowers. Behind the palanquin, green trees and onlookers are visible. The figure's appearance is consistent with a person presence based on the saffron robe, crown, garlands and ornate gold jewellery, though the image is a photograph taken from a distance.2009-12-27A 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.2010-02-12