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A decorated ceremonial chariot procession with a golden makara-headed prow and a large saffron canopy umbrella. A figure with long dark hair in a saffron and gold robe sits on the chariot, one hand raised in greeting, surrounded by garlands of marigolds and purple flowers and hanging tassels in pink, teal and yellow. Men in white kurtas with yellow shawls walk beside it, one in front with a rudraksha-style mala and vibhuti on his forehead, and a devotee in orange clothing stands at the lower right. Attendants on the chariot wave golden fans and a bell-topped staff. The procession moves under a clear blue sky.

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A festival procession on a decorated golden ratha float with a large golden elephant-head prow and an ornate umbrella canopy with orange and gold fringe. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-gold embroidered garment and a red-and-orange garland, sits on the raised golden seat, smiling. The float is heavily draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, purple and white flower strings, and hanging bells and colourful tassels in pink, green, blue and yellow. Devotees in white and yellow shirts walk alongside and push the float through the crowd under a clear blue sky.2010-02-12Outdoor evening-style procession on a dirt road beside a bare field and low buildings under a pale sky. A large decorated chariot with a golden dragon-headed prow, hung with brass bells, colourful tassels, marigold garlands and a gold canopy umbrella, carries a seated figure with long dark hair in an orange-and-gold garment on a raised platform. Men in white kurtas with yellow shawls walk alongside, one holding a brass ritual object, and a saffron-robed sadhu with long hair walks at the right front of the cart. Several other men in white and light shirts walk nearby, and a green palm frond rises behind the cart.2010-02-12A decorated golden ratha procession float with a large yellow and red umbrella canopy, draped with yellow and purple marigold and jasmine garlands and hanging brass bells with coloured tassels. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a leopard-print shawl, sits on a golden throne-like seat at the centre, smiling with hands joined. A shaved-headed man in white holds up a decorated yellow fan with a blue medallion. A few people in the crowd are visible at the bottom edge. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the procession chariot, identified by long hair, orange robe and garlanded ceremonial dress.2010-02-12A decorated golden palanquin-style ratha procession moves through a crowd under a clear blue sky. A man with long dark hair and a saffron-orange garment with a leopard-print shawl sits on the golden seat beneath a large yellow-and-red canopy, wearing a white flower garland and smiling; the figure is an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) candidate, seated in a position of honour with long hair and a saffron garment, so this is a probable in-person presence. The palanquin is festooned with marigold and white flower garlands, green leaves, purple and yellow tassels and hanging bells, and a golden serpent-shaped pole curls along its left edge. Devotees in white and yellow clothes walk alongside, one man in white with a blue badge holding the rail, a woman in a white sari with hands pressed together, and others in orange and yellow garments. Approximately ten to fifteen physical people are visible.2010-02-12A photograph of an evening procession where a decorated golden palanquin-style vehicle, topped with a fringed orange canopy and strung with hanging bells, tassels and marigold garlands, is carried through a crowd. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an ornate gold-patterned garment and red shawl, sits under the canopy, holding a small wooden object. Around the vehicle, many people in white dhotis and kurtas, some in yellow sashes, walk and press forward; a woman in a white sari stands near the front. Golden carved animal heads adorn the vehicle, and large trees with a clear sky stand behind. A round blue-and-yellow emblem decorates a shield on the right side, and an orange flag flutters at the far right.2010-02-12A decorated golden ratha chariot procession moves through a crowd under a clear blue sky. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing a flower garland and a leopard-print or patterned top, sits on a red cushioned seat beneath a golden canopy and waves to onlookers. The chariot is draped with marigold and white flower garlands, purple and green fabric, and hanging tassels in red, teal, yellow and purple. Men in white kurtas with yellow shawls walk beside it, and a man in white holds a tray or fan on the right. Onlookers in saffron, white and cream saris press forward, some with palms joined in greeting. The appearance-based cues are a long-haired figure in ornate clothing on a ceremonial chariot, so Swamiji (probable) applies as a person in a procession.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a decorated ratha chariot moving through a crowd. The ornate golden chariot has a canopy with a yellow fringed umbrella, hanging bells, tassels in red, green and yellow, and garlands of marigolds and white flowers. A figure with long dark hair in a gold-embroidered garment and red sash stands on the chariot, raising an arm. Surrounding devotees wear white kurtas, yellow shawls and saffron cloth, and some hold orange flags. Clear sky and low buildings in the background.2010-02-12A photograph of a decorated festival procession vehicle, a golden palanquin-style ratha draped with marigold and white flower garlands, purple blossoms and green foliage, with dangling tassels in yellow, pink, teal and purple and a large yellow parasol-canopy overhead. A long-haired man in an orange and saffron garment with a red and white floral garland sits on the platform, smiling and raising one hand in greeting, while an attendant behind him waves a decorated fan. Men in white and yellow shawls and women in white sarees with blue ID badges line the street in the foreground, and an orange-robed figure sits at lower right. A clear pale sky is visible behind the procession.2010-02-12A photograph of a decorated golden ratha procession vehicle with an ornate gilded canopy, orange and yellow fringed umbrella, and hanging tassels in red, green, purple and blue with bells. A man with long dark hair, red tilak and orange robe with a leopard-print shawl sits on the seat, smiling and raising one hand in blessing, while garlands of orange marigolds and purple flowers drape the vehicle. In front, a man in a saffron-orange robe stands with his back to the camera, and a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a decorated fan-like object, with other devotees in white clothing behind. Clear blue sky above.2010-02-12Outdoor religious procession on a decorated ratha chariot draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands and white flower strings. A seated figure wearing a gold crown, orange-saffron garment and multiple red and white garlands sits centrally on the chariot, with a rudraksha-style neck adornment visible. Ornate golden umbrellas (chhatras) with orange, red, green and multicoloured fringes shade the chariot, and gold bells with coloured tassels hang from its canopy. Crowd members in white and yellow clothing stand alongside and below, one holding a saffron umbrella. Corrugated metal sheds and scaffolding are visible in the background.2009-12-27Outdoor evening procession with a richly decorated golden ratha, or chariot, adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands, green foliage, bells, and tassels, topped by a gold canopy with red fringe. Seated centrally on the chariot is a figure with long dark hair wearing an orange shawl and ornate gold-and-white garments, smiling and raising a hand in greeting; the figure's appearance is consistent with the candidate, so this is a probable Swamiji seated in procession. Devotees surround the chariot in white kurtas with yellow and orange shawls, some raising hands and holding small items. A golden dragon-headed prow extends to the left, and decorative fans are held aloft on the right. Tall speakers and a blue sky appear in the background.2010-02-12Outdoor festival procession with a golden ratha chariot decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, bells, and tassels in red, pink, purple, green and yellow. A man with long dark hair, orange-saffron robe, white flower garland and red floral garland sits on the chariot seat, smiling. Orange canopy with fringe overhead. In the foreground, several people in white and yellow shirts with orange scarves walk and pull near the chariot. Probable Swamiji is seated on the decorated seat, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and garlands.2010-02-12