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A photograph of a festival procession chariot decorated with multicoloured garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, tasselled hangings in pink, green, blue and red, and gold-toned metal bells and finials. A person seated on the chariot wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red garland and a gold chain, and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. A gilded carved yali-style figure stands at the left edge. Trees and bright sky appear in the background.

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A decorated ceremonial chariot procession in an outdoor setting with trees behind. A person seated under a tall orange and gold canopy on an ornate golden palanquin-style carriage raises one hand in greeting; the figure wears white and a red-and-gold shawl, with dark hair. The carriage is draped with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers, hanging tassels in green, red, orange and yellow, and golden bells. A golden elephant-head finial and a smaller colourful umbrella with gold ornaments stand at the front. Onlookers in light clothing and a saffron-robed man in the lower right watch from the roadside.2010-01-01A smiling man rides a ceremonial procession vehicle decorated with long marigold and yellow flower garlands, red and orange tassels, and green and gold fringe. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red and maroon shawl over a white garment, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace; he raises his right hand in greeting. The chariot canopy is green with gold lotus and emblem embroidery. a person, in the role of a procession rider waving to the crowd, with the fringed canopy and flower garlands framing him. Watermarked archive photo credit lines appear in the lower right, which are excluded from this description.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a gold crown, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, waves from a richly decorated golden palanquin during a procession. The ornate ratha is hung with colourful tassels in red, green, blue and yellow, marigold and white flower garlands, and gold finials. Spectators in the foreground watch from the roadside under hazy trees and rocks.2009-12-27A photograph of a decorated ceremonial chariot procession. A man seated in the open chariot raises one hand to his brow in a gesture of greeting, smiling, wearing a gold crown, a white garment and a red-and-white beaded garland. The chariot is covered with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers, hanging red, orange, green and blue tassels, and gold bells, with a gilded carved figure of a mythical creature at its front. Trees and sky are in the background.2010-01-01A photograph of a festival procession on a decorated vehicle. A man with long dark hair, wearing a gold ornate crown, a red bindi, a white garment with gold edging, a red flower garland and a multi-strand gold bead necklace, smiles broadly and raises his right hand in a wave. He sits on a plush dark red cushioned seat trimmed with orange. Behind him stands a red and green canopy umbrella with fringed tassels, and tall yellow and orange marigold garlands hang on pillars. Green and red tassels dangle from the canopy poles, with a decorated shrine-like structure at the lower right.2010-01-01A photograph of a festival procession on an ornate ratha, a decorated chariot-style float. The canopy is hung with multicoloured tassels in orange, pink, red, green and blue, and garlanded with yellow and maroon flowers. A man seated on a cushioned throne in orange and red clothing, wearing a gold crown and a red flower garland, raises one hand in greeting while smiling. Palm trees and trees stand behind the float, and a faint crowd is visible at the edge. Garlands and flower decorations frame the seat.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a festival procession on an ornately decorated golden palanquin or ratha. A smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange saffron robe waves with his right hand while seated on a gold-and-red cushioned throne-like seat. Garlands of white and yellow flowers, purple beads, and multicoloured tassels in pink, green, yellow and blue hang from the canopy poles, and a gold lion-head ornament is visible at left. Small flower arrangements sit on the platform, and a white building and palm tree stand in the background. The scene reads as an outdoor procession. Swamiji (probable) is shown in saffron clothing with long hair and a red forehead mark, seated on the decorated procession vehicle, and the scene is consistent with a festival procession.2010-02-12A decorated ceremonial chariot procession. A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden ratha-style vehicle, wearing a gold crown, orange garment and red flower garlands with a gold necklace. The chariot is covered with yellow and red marigold garlands, a large yellow fringed canopy with a red border, and hanging gold bells with red, pink, green and blue tassels. Gold trident-like finials and a hand of a spectator raised at the lower right appear in the scene. Trees and a clear sky are in the background.2009-12-27A figure in a richly decorated golden-and-red ceremonial chariot is smiling and raising one hand in a wave during a festival procession. He wears an orange-saffron garment, a gold crown or headpiece, and layered beaded necklaces including a rudraksha-style mala. The chariot is hung with yellow and white marigold garlands, red flowers, golden bells, colourful tassels in green, pink, red and blue, and gold ornaments on poles. Rocky outcrops and trees form the background, with a few people visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2009-12-27Outdoor photograph of a festival procession chariot decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, white flower strands, and rows of golden bells with red, orange, green and blue tassels. A large ornate orange and yellow canopy with fringe shades the cart. A seated figure in a red garment with gold crown and a white flower in the hair raises one hand in greeting from a gilded throne-like seat, with palm trees and trees behind.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27