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A smiling man sits on a decorated procession chariot, a ratha, framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red bindi on his forehead, a white garland of flowers around his neck, and a long gold-bead necklace over a cream garment. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him rises a canopy with a blue and yellow panel bearing a white bird emblem, with green and red tassels hanging from its poles. An orange circular shield-like panel with a blue lotus motif sits in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is shown in procession, wearing a crown, flower garlands and gold necklace, consistent with a festive chariot procession.

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A smiling man rides a decorated procession vehicle, seated beneath a red and blue canopy with a golden lotus emblem. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red forehead mark, a red and white flower garland, and layered gold beaded necklaces over a cream garment. Behind him stand tall poles wrapped in yellow marigold garlands and red-and-green tassels, with a large red umbrella above. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold headdress and gold necklaces, consistent with a procession dignitary; the vehicle and garlanded setting fit a ratha procession.2010-01-01A smiling man sits on a golden ceremonial chariot during a procession. He wears an ornate gold crown with a central finial, a red bindi, a red and white flower garland, and a white dhoti with gold rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Behind him stand thick yellow and white flower garlands and a red, yellow and green canopy with a white bird emblem. Red and green tassels and gold fittings frame the chariot, with palm fronds behind. A dark cushion sits in the foreground.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair rides on an ornate processional chariot, wearing a gold crown, a red tilak on his forehead, an orange garment and heavy garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. Behind him rise a gold-and-red ratha structure with hanging red, green, orange and purple tassels and floral festoons, and a flower-covered maroon cushioned seat is at left. The orange wheel of the chariot with a gold flower motif is at lower right. The upper half of the figure is his only visible body. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a crown, orange clothing and a rudraksha-style garland indicate the figure on the procession chariot who is the subject of the page.2009-12-27A smiling man rides on an ornate decorated float during a procession. He wears a gold crown with a red bindi on his forehead, long dark hair, an orange-saffron garment, and layered gold and beaded necklaces with a red and yellow flower garland. Behind him stand a gold-framed red and white canopy with tassels, green and blue tassels hanging from golden poles, and marigold garlands wrapped on the float. Orange and red cushions and a red-and-gold cloth are arranged on the seat.2009-12-27December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20A smiling man rides on a decorated ratha-style procession vehicle under a canopy. He wears an ornate gold crown with a central finial, a red tilak on his forehead, a red and white flower garland, and a long necklace of gold beads. His cream-white garment has a gold border. Behind him, tall pillars and swags of marigolds in yellow, orange and white, red and green tassels, and a red fabric canopy frame the scene. A probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, the gold crown, and ceremonial gold beaded necklace.2010-01-01A smiling man rides in a procession on a decorated palanquin or vehicle, wearing an ornate gold crown with a fan-like back and a red vermilion dot on his forehead. He wears an orange saffron garment and layered gold bead necklaces, with a large red and yellow flower garland draped over his shoulders. Behind him stands a canopy with red, green and gold fringed tassels and embroidered red and yellow fabric. Yellow and white flowers and a maroon cushion are at the right foreground.2009-12-27Outdoor procession scene with a smiling man seated on a decorated palanquin or ratha beneath a yellow canopy with red, pink, orange and green tassels. He wears an ornate gold crown with jewelled details, a red tilak on the forehead, a white and red flower garland, layered gold beads and a yellow-green garment. Marigold and white jasmine garlands hang from the canopy poles.2010-12-20A smiling man rides on a decorated procession float, wearing an ornate gold crown with a red bindi on his forehead, a saffron-orange garment, and a multi-strand gold necklace with a red rose and yellow marigold garland draped across his chest. Behind him a gold-and-brass structure is hung with red, green, blue and orange tassels and marigold garlands, against a clear blue sky. A dark maroon velvet cushion lies at his side and a pink-and-white floral arrangement sits nearby.2009-12-27A smiling man rides on an ornate golden chariot during a procession. He wears an orange sleeveless garment, a long layered necklace of gold beads, and a red and yellow flower garland. A gold crown rests on his head with a red tilak mark on his forehead. Behind him stands a red and gold canopy with white and purple tassels, and green and blue tassels hang from the chariot. The seat is draped in red velvet with an orange cushion, and marigolds decorate the carriage. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair, an orange garment, ornate gold jewelry and a crown, cues consistent with the page's reference to Nithyananda Paramashivam riding in the procession.2009-12-27Photograph of a smiling man seated on a decorated procession chariot, wearing an ornate gold crown and a red tilak on his forehead. He has long dark hair swept back, a saffron-orange garment, and layered gold necklaces with a red and white flower garland. He sits on a deep maroon cushion surrounded by marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green foliage. Behind him rise a golden ratha pillar, hanging green, red and blue tassels and a multicoloured flower garland, under a clear blue sky. This appears to be a procession ratha scene.2009-12-27