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A photograph of a man seated on a decorated processional chariot, raising one hand in a blessing wave while smiling. He wears a gold crown-like headdress with a red bindi on his forehead, long dark hair, a white robe, and a red floral garland over a necklace of large gold beads. Behind him are tall pillars wrapped in yellow and white marigold garlands and hanging tassels in orange, pink, red, green and blue, with a green and gold canopy. The scene suggests a festival procession. The man appears to be a person figure seated on the chariot, with long swept-back hair, a gold crown, and a red-and-white garland with ornate gold beads.

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A smiling man in a procession sits on a decorated float under a colourful canopy with red, orange, pink and green tassels and gold finials. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red tilak on his forehead, a red and white flower garland over a white garment, and long gold bead necklaces. He raises one hand in greeting toward the crowd. Behind him stands a green and gold ceremonial umbrella with a lotus motif. The surrounding scene is bright, with yellow marigold garlands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) is shown with long swept-back hair, gold crown, white clothing and gold beaded necklaces, waving during the procession.2010-01-01A man seated on a decorated procession vehicle waves with his right hand while smiling. He wears a gold ornate crown, a white garment with a gold-striped border, a red and white flower garland and a long gold bead necklace. Above him hang tall tassels in orange, pink, red, green and blue beneath yellow marigold garlands on golden poles. A yellow and red ceremonial umbrella with fringed edges stands at the right, and a red patterned cushion lies at lower left. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the seated figure: the swept-back long hair, gold crown, rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and ceremonial garlands are the cues, and he is in a procession role, not a printed caption.2010-01-01A photograph of a procession float or chariot decorated with yellow marigold garlands, golden bells and red, orange, green and blue tassels under a clear blue sky. A man with long dark hair sits on a cushioned seat draped in orange and gold fabric, wearing a cream dhoti-style garment with a gold border and a thick red flower garland with a white jasmine garland over his shoulder. He smiles and looks to the side. Behind the float, a white wall is decorated with hanging green leaves and red flowers, and trees stand in the background. Whether this man is the a person cannot be determined from appearance alone, so he is described only by role and attire.2010-01-01A smiling man rides in a procession beneath red and orange canopy fabric and yellow marigold garlands. He wears an ornate gold crown with floral repoussé work, a red tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, a white garment, a red and white rose garland with white flower strands, and a heavy gold bead necklace with black spacers. A red canopy with a blue emblem and gold trim stands behind him, and a blurred orange cloth appears at the lower edge.2010-01-01A photograph of a procession float decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red tassels. A smiling man wearing an ornate gold crown and a white dhoti-style garment with a cream shawl stands on the float. He wears a red flower garland and a necklace of gold-toned beads, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him are gold finials and a blue tassel on the canopy, and flower petals are scattered in the foreground.2010-01-01A smiling man rides in an ornate golden procession chariot decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers, and red rose strands. Above him hangs a canopy with orange, pink, red and green silk tassels, and a gold crown with a finial sits on his head. He wears a white and cream dhoti-style garment, a red bindi on his forehead, and layered gold beaded necklaces. Cushions of maroon velvet with gold trim line the seat, and gold-topped urn-like ornaments stand in the foreground. The scene suggests a ratha procession. The man has long dark hair and appears to be a person in appearance, with his crown, flowing hair and ornate gold regalia as cues.2010-01-01A photograph of a smiling man seated on a festival float or chariot during a procession. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red mark on his forehead, long dark hair, a red and white flower garland and a golden bead necklace over a cream and white garment. Behind him rise tall tassels in orange, red and green and yellow marigold garlands hang at the sides, with a red cushion in the foreground.2010-01-01A photograph of a smiling man seated on a festival chariot or palanquin, wearing an ornate gold crown with floral repoussé patterns and a red vermilion tilak on his forehead. He wears a white and cream dhoti-style garment, a thick red rose garland with white jasmine strands, and heavy gold bead necklaces. Behind him are red and orange tassels, gold-embroidered red canopy fabric and green tassels, along with gold ornamental panels. He has long dark hair swept back and looks upward with an open smile. Whether this is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the identity is unsure.2010-01-01A photograph of a man seated on a decorated palanquin or ratha during a procession, viewed from below. He has long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and wears a white garment with a thick red-and-white flower garland and a gold bead necklace. He smiles and rests one arm on the seat. Above and around him hang tall yellow and white flower garlands on gold-capped poles, red and orange tassels, and a yellow-and-green canopy with fringed trim. A dark cushioned seat with gold fittings is visible at the bottom. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, the ornate gold bead necklace and the garland-decorated palanquin with the seated figure match the qualifying cues, and the page states he is at this event, so this is the appearance-based label.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial chariot or ratha in an outdoor procession. A smiling man with long dark hair sits on a cushioned seat, wearing a gold crown, a cream-white shawl over his shoulders, a red garland and gold necklaces, and holding a white cloth in his lap. The chariot is draped with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and hanging tassels in red, orange, green and blue, with gold bells and a golden elephant-head ornament at the front. The sky is pale behind the structure. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the chariot.2010-01-01April 27 20122012-04-27A man sits on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha during a procession, smiling and looking to the side. He wears a gold crown, long dark hair falling past his shoulders, a white upper garment with a red and white flower garland, and a red and gold patterned lower cloth. The chariot is decorated with thick garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms, with hanging red, green, orange and pink tassels from an overhead canopy. Clear blue sky is behind. The seated man shows the swept hair, crown and ornate attire associated with the a person, but appearance is only partly verifiable from this angle.2010-01-01