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A photograph of a procession chariot decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands, gold finials and tassels in orange, magenta, green and blue. A man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a white and red garland around his neck and a white cloth over his shoulders waves his right hand and smiles from a velvet seat on the ratha. Palm trees and foliage fill the background. a person is seated on the chariot, identified by long swept hair, ceremonial garlands and a ratha procession setting.

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A photograph of a man seated on an ornately decorated festival chariot during a procession. He wears a gold crown, a white garment, a red flower garland and a gold bead necklace, and raises his right hand in greeting while smiling. The chariot is draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands, red and orange fabric, green and blue tassels and gold metal finials. A few partially visible heads appear at the bottom edge of the frame. Swamiji (probable): the crowned figure in white with long hair and a gold necklace is presented as the procession's central figure, seated on the chariot.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark curly hair sits on an ornate golden procession vehicle, raising his right hand in a greeting gesture. He wears an orange sleeveless top, a long garland of white flowers and red roses, a gold beaded necklace, and a leopard-print shawl draped over one shoulder. Behind him hang tassels in green, pink, blue and yellow, and a red and black striped cushion lies on the seat. Golden ornamental fittings and a tall column of flower garlands stand at the right edge, with green foliage in the background under warm sunlight.2010-02-12A photograph of a festive procession float decorated with yellow marigold garlands, red and orange tassels and a red canopy with blue and gold trim. A man with long dark hair, wearing a gold ornate crown, white garment, red floral garland and a gold beaded necklace, sits on the float smiling and raising his right hand in greeting. Bright orange and gold ceremonial fans and a dark red cushion sit in the foreground. Watermarked archive photo with a copyright notice in the lower right.2010-01-01A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate ceremonial chariot or palanquin during a procession, framed by long garlands of yellow, orange and red marigolds and white flowers. The seated person wears a gold crown, a red and white flower garland, a white dhoti-style cloth and a gold-bead necklace, and raises both hands in blessing. Above and behind are a red canopy with orange and magenta tassels, green and blue tassels hanging from the gilded frame, and a golden kalasha-like finial. Velvet cushions in maroon and dark red sit beside the figure, and marigold petals decorate the platform edge.2010-01-01A man in a procession waves his right hand while smiling, wearing an ornate gold crown with a fan-shaped gold back piece, a red bindi on his forehead, and long dark hair falling behind his shoulders. He wears red and white flower garlands, gold ornamental necklaces, and a white and gold cloth. Behind him stands a tall pillar of yellow marigold garlands on gold bands, a green and gold canopy with red tassels, and a gold and green ceremonial structure. A red and orange cloth sits in the lower foreground. Photographed against a bright sky, the scene appears to be a festival procession.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor procession float decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, red and orange tassels, golden bells and a red-and-blue canopy. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an ornate gold crown with a halo-like backdrop, a red tilak, a multi-strand gold necklace, red and white flower garlands and a white dhoti-style garment, raises his right hand in greeting while seated on the float. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, ornate gold crown and gold ceremonial necklace on a man being honoured on a decorated procession float match the page's Swamiji reference. Ornate golden chariot elements and a carved golden figure appear at the left edge. The scene is a festival procession, with the greeting figure seated under the canopy.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi sits under an ornate golden and orange canopy with red and green tassels, during a procession. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border, gold necklaces and a thick red and white flower garland. Behind him are long garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blossoms draped on the canopy poles. A velvet maroon seat cushion with a blue and gold emblem sits in the foreground beside marigold garlands. The scene is outdoors in bright daylight.2010-01-01A photograph of a festival procession chariot decorated with white and purple flower garlands, gold-tipped pillars and multicoloured silk tassels in green, yellow, pink and blue. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment, a red-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces, sits on a gilded seat, smiling and holding his palms together in greeting. Behind him an orange silk canopy hangs against a clear blue sky. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate garlands on the person seated in the procession chariot, who is greeting onlookers with folded hands.2010-02-12A 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.2010-01-01December 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 man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate golden palanquin-style throne under a red canopy with green and blue tassels and gold finials. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with a cream border, a thick gold bead necklace, and red and white flower garlands draped over his shoulders. He smiles, looking to the side. In the foreground, orange marigold garlands and white jasmine strands decorate the throne, with a navy and orange cushion beside him. Swamiji (probable) is indicated by the long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklace and ornate procession seat.2010-01-01