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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.

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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.2010-02-12Outdoor festival procession with a golden ratha chariot decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, bells, and tassels in red, pink, purple, green and yellow. A man with long dark hair, orange-saffron robe, white flower garland and red floral garland sits on the chariot seat, smiling. Orange canopy with fringe overhead. In the foreground, several people in white and yellow shirts with orange scarves walk and pull near the chariot. Probable Swamiji is seated on the decorated seat, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and garlands.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27A 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 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.2010-02-12Outdoor 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.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27A 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 photograph of a procession chariot with a gold ornate canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in red, green, yellow and orange, and strings of purple and white flower garlands. A long-haired man with a red bindi and a tilak on his forehead sits on a gold throne-seat wearing an orange-red cloth, a leopard-print shawl and white flower garlands, smiling and raising his right hand in a wave. Swamiji (probable): the long dark hair, orange clothing, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial garlands on the seated figure are visible cues. Gold-decorated pillars and ornate railings frame the chariot, with a blurred crowd at the bottom edge.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.2010-02-12