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A 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.

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An ornate golden palanquin procession vehicle decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands in white, purple and orange, plus hanging tassels in red, green, yellow and blue. An orange umbrella with fringe shades the seat. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and white floral garland, sits smiling and raising his hand on the palanquin. Around the vehicle, devotees in white clothes and orange shawls walk alongside, a few in yellow, and a woman in a sari watches from the right. Palm trees and a banner with a photograph stand in the background under a pale sky.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.2010-02-12Outdoor 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 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 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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12A 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 festival procession on a golden ratha chariot draped with yellow, orange, purple and white flower garlands and a tiered golden canopy with tassels in green, pink, orange and blue. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha-style beaded garland and a white floral garland, sits on the raised seat and smiles toward the crowd; his appearance is probable Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, saffron robe and beaded garlands, and he is seated on the chariot as the honoured figure. An orange parasol with fringe shades the chariot, an orange flag is held up on the left, and fruit sits on the chariot base. Devotees in white and orange clothes walk and crowd around, and palm trees stand against 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 chariot in an outdoor procession, draped with white, purple and orange flower garlands and hung with tassels in orange, pink, green, purple and magenta. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron garment with a red and white flower garland sits on a golden seat under a canopy, smiling and looking to one side. A person in white raises a painted round fan with a blue and gold design toward him, and a red flag with a blue emblem waves at left. Palm trees and a crowd of onlookers fill the background against a pale sky.2010-02-12A decorated golden palanquin procession moves through a crowd under a clear sky with palm trees behind. A seated person in an orange top and a white garland sits on a gold-carved throne-like seat beneath a canopy hung with bells, orange, pink, green and blue tassels and marigold garlands. An orange parasol with a lotus motif stands at the right. Crowd members in white shirts and orange clothes press around the vehicle, some raising hands. Several people in the foreground are partially visible. A cutout bird logo appears at upper left.2010-02-12A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle moves through a crowd under a clear blue sky. A figure seated on the raised platform wears orange robes and has long, dark, swept-back hair, waving one hand; a yellow umbrella-style canopy with red fringe and a golden serpent-like prow frame the platform, draped in marigold garlands and tassel decorations in yellow, green, red and blue. Several men in white kurtas and yellow shawls with lanyards walk beside the cart, one in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala holding the cart. Women in yellow and white stand at the left. Stage speakers and scaffolding appear in the background.2010-02-12