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A photograph of a decorated procession vehicle with a golden ornamental frame, green, pink, yellow and blue tassels, and white and purple flower garlands. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a gold-beaded necklace, sits on a red and gold cushioned seat at the centre, smiling and looking to the side. Orange and gold drapery and red and yellow flowers decorate the vehicle. Only this one person is visible; the scene shows a ceremonial ratha-style procession. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace, seated in an honoured position.

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A 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 decorated golden ratha procession vehicle draped with white jasmine garlands, purple and yellow flower strings, and multicoloured tassels in green, pink and red. A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a red-and-gold cushioned seat, wearing an orange-saffron robe, layered gold beads and a flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead. He appears to be a probable Swamiji by the long hair, saffron clothing and ornate necklaces, seated as honoured passenger on the chariot. Gold carved horse-head ornaments, flower-covered railings and a blue-and-white canopy frame the scene, with blurred crowd figures at the edges.2010-02-12A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead rides on an ornate golden palanquin or procession vehicle. He wears an orange saffron garment, a leopard-print shawl, and garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, plus a gold bead necklace. Behind him rise a canopy hung with colourful green, yellow, pink, red and orange tassels and a column wrapped in purple and white flowers and gold bands. The man smiles and looks to the side. Gold-trimmed decorations and flower garlands frame the vehicle in the foreground. The scene is an outdoor festival procession. The appearance-based label Swamiji (probable) applies, based on long hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace.2010-02-12A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits smiling on an ornately decorated procession vehicle. He wears a saffron-orange garment, a long rudraksha-style gold bead necklace, a white and red flower garland, and a red dot on his forehead with white markings. Behind him rise tall pillars wrapped in white and purple flower garlands and gold fittings, with green, pink, yellow and orange silk tassels hanging above. A large orange silk cloth drapes over the seat on the right, and a red and dark velvet cushion lies in the lower left, with flower garlands at the bottom edge. a person is indicated by the long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style gold beads, seated in a festival procession vehicle.2010-02-12A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden chariot decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and bells, colourful tassels in green, blue and red hanging from its canopy. He wears an orange saffron robe, a golden crown, a red flower garland and a long layered gold necklace with a central pendant. His appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold adornments is consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated in a procession ratha. Behind him stand a dark wooden building and trees.2009-12-27A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi rides on an ornate ceremonial float during a procession. He wears an orange saffron garment and multiple strands of red and yellow flower garlands plus a gold bead necklace. Behind him rise decorative red, orange, green and yellow tassels and an ornate gold finial. Flower garlands and a bouquet of greenery and red flowers decorate the float's foreground, with an orange shield-shaped panel at lower left.2009-12-27A 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.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27A 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 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 smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate decorated chariot during a procession. He wears an orange-saffron garment, white and red flower garlands, and a gold-beaded necklace with rudraksha-style beads. A white and red tilak marks his forehead. Behind him, pillars wrapped in white and purple flowers and multicoloured tassels of green, yellow, pink and blue decorate the chariot canopy, and an orange silk cloth drapes the right edge. a person is seated on the ratha, and the bright outdoor setting suggests a festival procession.2010-02-12A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on a decorated procession vehicle, waving his right hand and smiling. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment, a rudraksha-style mala and a long gold ceremonial necklace, with a white flower garland draped across his chest. Behind him stand a golden canopy frame with green, yellow, pink and blue tassels and a purple flower garland, and a draped orange-gold cloth lies on the seat beside him. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the chariot, with his cues being the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklace and garlands.2010-02-12