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A smiling man rides a richly decorated golden ratha or procession chariot, framed by yellow and purple flower garlands wrapped around gilded pillars. He wears a golden crown with a sunburst-style ornament, a red-and-gold garland, and a dark garment with an orange border. Green and blue tassels hang from the chariot canopy, with a red cloth draped behind him and a gilded lion-like figure at the left edge. The sky is bright white behind the procession.

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A 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.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A man seated on an ornate festival chariot during a procession, smiling and gesturing with his right hand. He wears a gold crown with a golden sunburst backing, an orange saffron garment, a rudraksha-style bead mala and long ceremonial gold necklaces, and a red flower garland with a white flower at the shoulder. Above him hang green and red tassels and gold-fringed decorations, with marigold and rose garlands wrapped around the canopy poles. Palm fronds and a bright sky are behind. The cushioned seat is dressed with red and yellow flowers and sprigs of greenery. Visual cues including the crown, saffron clothing and beads are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a procession.2009-12-27A festival procession on a richly decorated ceremonial chariot. A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-orange throne-like seat, wearing a golden crown, an orange wrap, a red-and-white flower garland and a gold necklace. The chariot is adorned with marigold and yellow flower garlands, orange, magenta and green tassels, hanging golden bells and a canopy in blue, red and gold with tassel fringe. Greenery sprigs decorate the base. A steel lattice structure stands in the background under a pale sky. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated in the chariot as the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, crown and orange ornate clothing.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A decorated festival chariot during a procession, draped in marigold and white flower garlands, with gold-tasseled umbrellas and hanging tassels in orange, pink, green and blue. A smiling figure sits on the orange-cushioned seat at the centre, wearing an ornate gold crown, an orange robe and a red floral garland, with a gold necklace visible. Gold ornamental carvings line the chariot's edge. Trees and a bright sky form the background, and the lower edge shows the heads of onlookers.2009-12-27A 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.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man with long dark hair, a gold crown and red bindi sits on a decorated procession chariot, wearing an orange robe and a heavy gold-beaded rudraksha-style necklace garlanded with red and yellow flowers. Above him hang orange, red, green and blue tassels on gold finials, and flower garlands of red, white and yellow wind along the canopy poles. A golden deity murti stands at the left edge beside the chariot, and an orange cloth drapes the seat in the foreground. a person, seated on a ratha during a procession. Setting is outdoors against a bright white sky.2009-12-27A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden chariot decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and bells, colourful tassels in green, blue and red hanging from its canopy. He wears an orange saffron robe, a golden crown, a red flower garland and a long layered gold necklace with a central pendant. His appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold adornments is consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated in a procession ratha. Behind him stand a dark wooden building and trees.2009-12-27Dusk procession scene with a gilded palanquin or ratha decorated with marigold and tuberose garlands, colourful tassels in teal, pink, white, orange and red, and a multicoloured canopy overhead. A person seated on the golden seat wears an ornate gold crown, a white and red flower garland and a dark garment, smiling. Palm trees and a cloudy sky appear behind. A partly visible person in the lower right foreground.2011-12-15A decorated festival chariot (ratha) in a street procession under a clear blue sky. A man with long dark hair and a broad smile wears an ornate gold crown and an orange-saffron garment, seated on a deep red cushioned seat. The chariot is draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, red and orange flowers, and a canopy hung with colourful tassels in red, orange, pink, blue and green, with gold finials. Only the seated figure is visible; a few partial heads appear at the lower edge of the frame.2009-12-27