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Outdoor 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.

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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.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 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 photograph of an evening procession. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a white flower garland with a rudraksha-style mala, sits on an ornate gold chariot and raises one hand in greeting. The ratha is decorated with garlands of white and purple flowers, hanging tassels in pink, green, orange and blue, and a large orange canopy overhead. Devotees in white and orange clothing stand around the chariot, one raising an arm near a decorated fan or parasol. Palm trees and power lines appear against a pale evening 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 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 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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12Outdoor 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 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 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.2010-02-12An 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.2010-02-12