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A 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.

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A decorated golden procession chariot topped by a gold canopy hung with multicolored tassels and fringed yellow umbrella. Seated on an elevated throne-like seat amid marigold and jasmine garlands, a long-haired man in an orange garment with a leopard-print shawl and a white garland smiles and raises one hand in greeting. Swamiji (probable): he has long, swept-back hair, an orange robe, a shawl, and a garland, consistent with the page's reference to him at this event. Below, a man in white with a blue rosette and a woman in a cream sari with a blue rosette reach up toward the chariot; a figure in orange robes stands at the chariot's front, and another person in white with a yellow garment is partly visible at the left edge. A golden fan-shaped decorative plaque with a blue emblem and a yellow hand fan appear beside the seat. The sky is clear blue.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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12Outdoor 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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12Outdoor 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 decorated golden palanquin-style vehicle with a gold dragon-headed prow and tiers of orange, yellow and green tassels hung with bells. A seated figure in orange robes with bare upper body and a garland raises a hand in blessing atop the vehicle, which is wrapped in marigold and white flower garlands. Above, a large orange and gold canopy shelters the rider. Around it, crowds of devotees in white with yellow shoulder cloths walk alongside, and gold-and-blue ceremonial umbrellas with bird emblems and fringe are carried on poles at left. A bird-emblem canopy and modern buildings appear at the right edge.2010-02-12A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle with a large orange-and-gold umbrella canopy topped with a tassel fringe, strung with yellow and purple marigold and jasmine garlands and hanging bells with red, pink, blue and green tassels. A figure with long dark hair in an orange robe and white garland sits on the raised seat, smiling. In the foreground a man in an orange robe and a man in white clothes walk beside the chariot, and a man in white holds a fan-like orange chamara.2010-02-12A photograph of an evening procession. A richly decorated golden ratha/chariot carries a seated figure under a large orange and gold umbrella with fringed edges. The figure wears orange-red clothing and a long red-and-orange shawl, with dark hair past the shoulders, and raises one hand in greeting. The chariot is hung with marigold and white flower garlands, purple tassels, and colourful bells in red, orange, teal and pink. Golden ornamental figures and a gilded pole frame the scene. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe stands with his back to the camera, and people in white clothes and a woman in yellow stand among the crowd, some holding up phones. Bare trees and a red flag appear in the background.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 golden ornate procession chariot (ratha) decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, purple and yellow floral strands, and hanging gold bells with red, blue and orange tassels, topped by a large orange canopy umbrella. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red garment and a garland, sits on the chariot seat smiling and raising a hand in greeting; a gold kalasha-like finial and golden lion-form ornament appear beside them. Around the chariot, devotees in white clothes and an orange-robed attendant walk in the procession, some holding orange ceremonial flags and fans, with bare trees and a building behind.2010-02-12A festival procession photograph shows a decorated ratha chariot with a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a large orange-and-maroon umbrella. He wears an orange garment with white and marigold garlands around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace. Gold and brass fittings, purple and orange flower garlands, and hanging bells and tassels in red, orange, teal and purple decorate the chariot. He raises one hand in greeting while onlookers in orange and white clothing stand around the vehicle. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the honoured figure on the chariot, identified by long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing and garlands.2010-02-12