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Outdoor festival procession on a decorated silver-and-red ratha or chariot under a clear blue sky. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, with a long trident held upright and a garland of white and yellow flowers, stands on the platform beneath a red and orange canopy with tasselled fringe. Beside him, men in dark suits with orange headbands stand on the chariot, and a man in a dark jacket with an orange headband stands at the front. Ground-level attendants in white shirts with orange scarves walk alongside, one adjusting the marigold garlands on the chariot. Red and white balloons hang near the wheels, and more red and orange umbrellas with fringed edges frame the scene. Several people in white and orange stand in the foreground. Appearance-based label: a person, the central figure in saffron robes with trident and garlands, shown in a procession setting.

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Outdoor procession under a bright blue sky on a horse-drawn carriage. A central figure seated under a tall orange umbrella wears an orange robe, orange head wrap, and a white and orange flower garland, holding a silver trident-topped staff. Beside him a man in a dark suit and orange head band smiles, and another man in a dark suit stands at the carriage edge. Orange flags fly behind, and a silver-decorated carriage carries yellow and orange marigold garlands and grey and red balloons. Foreground: a man in white with a rudraksha mala, and a young man in white with an orange shawl, with several others in white clothes nearby.2007-12-25Outdoor procession under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds. A decorated horse-drawn carriage with silver-plated panels, red-and-gold canopy umbrellas with fringed tassels, and tall saffron flags with a golden trident-topped staff. A man in orange robes and an orange headband, wearing a marigold garland, sits on the carriage. Men in dark suits with orange headbands stand beside it, and a man in white shirt with an orange sash and tilak walks at right. Marigold garlands hang from the carriage.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A festival procession on an open road under a clear sky. A central figure sits on an ornate silver-framed carriage seat beneath a colourful fringed canopy with a tasselled umbrella, smiling, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red-orange headband, a white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments. He is a probable Swamiji by appearance, cued by the long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha beads and ceremonial gold necklace. He holds a golden trident aloft. Beside him a man in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie also wears an orange headband, and orange flags and balloons decorate the carriage. Floral garlands drape the seat edges.2007-12-25Outdoor procession on a decorated horse-drawn carriage under a red and orange canopy with fringed tassels. A smiling figure in orange robes and a flower garland sits centrally on the carriage, holding a gold trident-topped staff, with a fringed orange-and-gold tapestry behind. Beside them, two men in dark suits, white shirts, red ties and orange headbands sit on the carriage seat, and a man in a dark jacket with an orange headband sits in front. Orange flags, red and white balloons, and marigold and white flower garlands decorate the carriage. Trees and blue sky are in the background.2007-12-25A festival procession on a decorated carriage with a red and orange canopy umbrella. A man in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie wearing an orange headband stands at the front of the carriage, holding its rope rail, and smiles. Around him, devotees in white kurtas with orange shawls and orange headbands raise their arms and clap, and one takes a photo with a phone. Orange flags, a silver ceremonial staff, marigold garlands, and colourful balloons surround the carriage, with tasselled canopies on the right. Scattered confetti fills the blue sky.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A procession scene in daylight under a multicoloured fringed canopy. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a red headband, wearing white and red flower garlands, rudraksha beads and a gold pendant, sits on an ornate silver-framed seat holding a gold trident-topped staff. Beside him, a smiling man in a dark suit, white shirt, red tie and orange headband sits on the same carriage. Orange and red flags, orange balloons and a canopy printed with partial 'a person' lettering surround them. Two other people in the foreground are partly visible.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A procession scene outdoors under a blue sky. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style mala and a white and orange floral garland, sits on an ornate silver-trimmed carriage beneath a red and green canopy fringed with multicoloured tassels. Beside him a man in a black suit, white shirt and red tie holds the carriage rail. Both wear orange headbands. Orange flags and white balloons surround the carriage, and a second canopy appears at right. In the foreground, a person with an orange headband is partly visible. The figure in orange has long hair and distinctive saffron robes, a compatible presentation, so this is a probable Swamiji on a procession carriage.2007-12-25