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A man seated on a gold-and-red velvet palanquin-style throne during a procession, decorated with layered marigold, rose and multicolour garlands. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long-hair style, a white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold armlets. Above him hang green, pink, yellow and blue tassels from a golden canopy pole. Behind the throne a board lists dates with the words AVATAR DAY, and palm trees stand against a pale sky. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robe, long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and ceremonial palanquin fit the candidate, though the face is not used for identification.

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A man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate golden-and-red velvet chariot seat, smiling, with long swept-back dark hair, a tilak on his forehead, a gold-bead and floral garland, and bangles on his arm. The ratha/chariot is heavily decorated with garlands of yellow, pink, purple and white flowers, golden bells, tassels in pink and green, and a carved golden lion figure. Palm trees and an overcast sky appear behind. At left, a wall display lists dates including 'Avatar Day'.2011-12-15A smiling man with long dark hair and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead stands in a gold-and-red chariot decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in yellow, pink, purple and orange. He wears an orange cloth over one shoulder, a multi-strand beaded necklace and a gold bracelet, and holds a silver rope or rail. Behind the chariot are tall poles with pink, green and orange tassels, palm trees and a cloudy sky, with a board listing names and a red banner reading Avatar Day at left. a person: the man's long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garlands are the visible cues, and he is standing on the chariot as an honoured figure during a procession.2011-12-15A man in an orange saffron garment rides on a gilded, velvet-cushioned ceremonial chariot decorated with long garlands of yellow, pink, purple and white flowers. He wears a crown-like gold necklace over his chest, an armlet, and a white tripundra mark on his forehead, with long dark hair swept back, and he smiles. Golden ornaments, red and maroon velvet cushions, a gold finial and tassels in pink, yellow and green frame the scene, with palm trees behind. Probable Swamiji is seated in the procession ratha, identified by his distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace. A large signboard with a date list and the words Avatar Day stands at left. Two people appear at the lower left edge: a man in an orange shirt and a partially visible person.2011-12-15A photograph of a festival procession on an ornate golden chariot decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, white, pink and purple flowers and hanging tassels in green, blue, pink and yellow. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a white sandalwood mark on his forehead, an orange saffron robe and a beaded garland sits on a deep red velvet seat, smiling and holding the chariot's railing. A multicoloured parasol with fringed edges stands above him, and palm trees and an overcast sky form the background.2011-12-15A photograph of a festival procession on a richly decorated golden palanquin-style chariot, heavily draped with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in yellow, orange, purple, pink and white. A man with a saffron-orange garment and a forehead tilak sits on a red velvet seat, smiling and holding a long curved silver sword-like object in both hands. Above him hangs a multicoloured canopy with tassels in green, teal, pink and yellow, and golden bells. Behind the chariot are palm trees and a red brick wall with a signboard showing a portrait of a saffron-robed sannyasi. A few people stand at the left edge. Appearance-based cues including saffron clothing and ornate ceremonial setting suggest a person seated on the chariot.2011-12-15A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron garment and layered floral garlands sits on a golden ceremonial chariot decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, white flower strings and hanging bells with pink, red, orange, green and blue tassels. The chariot is part of a procession; palm trees stand behind it and a temple gopuram-style tower appears at right. Several people in yellow and white clothing walk beside the chariot at the lower right.2009-12-27A 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.2010-01-01A photograph of a decorated processional chariot (ratha) draped with marigold and white jasmine garlands, yellow flower strands, and hanging tassels in red, pink, orange, green and blue beneath brass bells. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and a white flower garland, sits on maroon and orange cushions, hands folded at his chest in greeting. A gold-toned ceremonial vessel and a small ornate brass object sit on the platform, with palm trees and a striped canopy behind. Two individuals are visible on the chariot; the count reflects only the seated figure shown in the frame.2009-12-27A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-wood procession vehicle decorated with garlands of white and purple flowers, yellow marigold strands, and colourful tassels in green, magenta and blue hanging from the canopy poles. He wears an orange-saffron garment, a white and red flower garland around his neck, a red bindi on his forehead, and has long dark hair; he smiles and rests his hands on his lap. a person is seated on the palanquin-style float, which is trimmed with saffron and blue cloth. In the lower foreground, the hands of unseen devotees hold the edge of the cloth on the vehicle.2010-02-12A 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 smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden ratha chariot decorated with marigold and red rose garlands, colourful tassels in pink, red, orange, green and blue, and gold bells. He wears an orange-saffron garment, a red-and-gold garland, a gold necklace, a red bindi on his forehead and a white flower tucked behind one ear. Velvet cushions in maroon and orange line the seat, and palm trees stand in the background. Appearance-based a person, seated on the procession chariot with festive garlands and tassels.2009-12-27A man in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red and purple flowers and palm fronds. He wears a red and white flower garland and a gold-coloured bead necklace, and rests his hands on his knees, smiling. Behind the throne, two women in white saris with blue borders stand on red steps near a water tank, one with hands folded in prayer. The scene is an outdoor Holy Dip event at Vaidya Sarovar.2010-01-02 +1 copies