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A man seated on an ornate golden-and-orange ratha/chariot during a procession, smiling gently. He wears a gold crown, orange saffron-coloured robes, layered gold necklaces with rudraksha beads, and red and white flower garlands. Above him hang a canopy of colourful tassels in red, orange, pink, green and blue, edged with golden bells and yellow marigold garlands. Trees and a low wall are in the background.

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A seated man rides in an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot during a procession. He wears an orange saffron dhoti and a long multi-strand garland of red and yellow flowers with a rudraksha-style mala at his chest, and a gold ornate crown on his head. Above him hang tall tassels in red, orange, pink, green and blue beneath gilded bells and a canopy of blue and yellow umbrellas with lotus emblems. Yellow and orange marigold garlands wrap the carriage poles, with flower arrangements in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the procession, his saffron clothing, crown and garlands being the visible cues.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A 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.2009-12-27A 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.2009-12-27A smiling man in orange saffron robes sits on a richly decorated float or chariot during a procession. He wears a gold crown-like headdress, long dark hair swept back, a red and yellow marigold garland, a white flower on his shoulder, and a gold rudraksha-style necklace. He sits on red and maroon velvet cushions edged with gold, surrounded by gold finials, multicoloured tassels in green, blue, red and orange, and flower garlands of marigold and roses. Greenery and a red wall are behind him. a person is seated in the centre of the ratha, with the procession decorations framing him.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden chariot during a procession. He wears a gold crown, an orange saffron garment draped over his shoulders, a long red flower garland and a heavy rudraksha-style bead mala with a gold pendant. The chariot is decorated with golden elephant-head ornaments, yellow and red marigold garlands, and bright green, red, orange and blue tassels hanging from golden bells. Red roses and greenery are arranged on the seat, and trees stand in the hazy background.2009-12-27A 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.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man rides on a decorated ceremonial chariot during a procession. He wears an ornate gold crown, an orange saffron garment, and a long layered necklace of gold beads and rudraksha-style malas, with a red rose garland and yellow marigold garlands draped over his shoulders. He sits on a maroon and orange cushion surrounded by yellow and white flowers and sprigs of greenery. Behind him, the chariot is hung with colourful fringed tassels in red, green, blue and purple, plus gold fittings and flower strings. Trees and a corrugated roof appear in the background.2009-12-27