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A 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.

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Outdoor photograph of an evening procession on an ornate golden ratha-style chariot decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands, colourful tassels in green, pink, orange and purple, and a gold-brass umbrella canopy. A man with long dark hair and an orange robe sits centrally on the golden seat, raising one hand in greeting, wearing a flower garland and a rudraksha mala. Near the front, a person in white clothing holds up a decorated brass-rimmed plate or tray. Below, other people's heads are visible in the foreground, and a gold-topped carved ornament hangs at the left edge against a pale blue sky with a utility pole and palm trees behind.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 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 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 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.2010-02-12Outdoor 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.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession with a richly decorated gold-and-orange ratha chariot, its canopy and pillars hung with marigold garlands and tassels in red, green, purple and yellow. A large orange umbrella rises above the seat. A figure in saffron and gold-embroidered garments with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, hands raised in greeting or blessing, a red cloth draped across the seat. Around the chariot, devotees in white and green clothes walk, several with hands joined in anjali; an orange flag flutters at right beneath tall trees and a clear sky.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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12A photograph of a festival procession on an ornate golden ratha, a decorated chariot-palanquin. A man seated on a red cushioned throne-like seat wears a gold crown, a white dhoti-style garment, and a red and white garland. He raises one hand to his head and smiles. The canopy above is draped with yellow, orange, pink, green and blue tassels and bells, and the structure is covered in yellow, white and purple flower garlands. A large yellow umbrella stands at the left. Two people stand at the lower edges of the frame, partly visible.2010-01-01A 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.2010-02-12