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A man with long dark hair stands on a richly decorated golden chariot during a procession, waving his right hand and smiling. He wears a white dhoti and a white-and-gold shawl, with a red and white flower garland and a gold-bead necklace. Behind him an orange canopy with fringed edges and bells shades the chariot, which is hung with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, green tassels and gold bells. Several people in white clothing and onlookers stand along the right edge against a pale sky and a black iron fence. a person candidate with probable cues: long swept hair, ornate gold necklace and garlands, presiding on a procession chariot.

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A procession on a decorated ceremonial vehicle with a large yellow umbrella and a gilded, golden-tasselled canopy hung with yellow marigold garlands and pink, magenta, green and orange tassels. A smiling man with long dark hair sits on a red-cushioned seat, wearing a red and white garland, white dhoti and gold chains, holding a small book or card. Golden lion-head carvings and a gilded post decorate the vehicle; a marigold and purple flower garland drapes the seat. Clear pale sky above. a person appears as the seated figure with long swept-back hair and ornate gold ornaments, riding in the procession as a honoured guest.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha procession vehicle with a golden canopy hung with silver bells and multicoloured tassels in magenta, orange, red, green and blue, and wrapped in yellow and purple flower garlands. A large orange fringed umbrella stands at the left. A seated man in white ritual clothing wears a gold crown-like headpiece, a red flower garland and gold beaded necklaces, smiling with eyes closed. Flowers and gold fittings decorate the seat in the foreground.2010-01-01A 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 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 photograph of a ceremonial procession vehicle decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, golden bells and tassels in green, magenta and orange, beneath a large saffron-yellow canopy with leaf motifs. A man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders leans over the ornate gold-and-brown palanquin, his hand resting on it near the garlands. Other people are partly visible at the right edge. The setting is an outdoor, sunlit open area.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 photograph of a festival procession on a richly decorated golden ratha or chariot. A smiling man seated on a throne-like velvet seat wears a gold crown, a red-brown tilak on his forehead, an orange garment and a heavy gold necklace, with flower garlands in yellow, white and orange marigold. Above him hang tassels in red, orange, green, blue and gold from a canopy, and an orange umbrella with fringe is visible at upper right. Gold elephant figures and a round orange and blue shield with a white bird motif sit on the chariot. At the bottom edge, two partially visible people in white and orange stand beside the chariot. Swamiji candidate: the seated figure in crown and orange clothing, probable on the basis of his distinctive crown, orange garment and ceremonial gold necklace, shown as the procession's central figure.2009-12-27A 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.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 backlit outdoor photograph dominated by bright overexposed sky. A man with long dark swept-back hair and a beard stands centrally in a white dhoti-style garment with a white shawl, wearing a long gold bead necklace and a maroon or saffron-toned sash over the shoulder. His right hand is extended downward toward the lower left. A carved wooden frame with a finial stands at left, and a red and maroon canopy edge with tasselled fringe appears at right. Lens flare spots are visible near his chest. Appearance-based label: a person, shown in person in a procession or outdoor event setting.2010-01-01A photograph of a procession float decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers and tasselled hangings in red, pink, orange, green and blue. A large golden-orange canopy with fringed edges and a gilded finial rises above. Beneath it stands a man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti with a gold border, a red flower garland, and gold-and-red beaded necklaces. He bows his head with hands together near the float's wooden frame, while the sky and a tree fill the background.2010-01-01Outdoor procession photograph of a man seated on a decorated palanquin or ratha under a red and blue canopy with tassels. He wears a tall gold crown-like headdress and a white dhoti or shawl with a red and white floral garland, and raises one hand in blessing. Surrounding the canopy are long garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strands, with gold-tipped poles and red, orange and green tassels overhead. Bright daylight and a clear sky sit behind the scene.2010-01-01