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A photograph of a procession chariot decorated with heaped marigold and multicolour flower garlands in yellow, orange, red and white, with gold ornamental fittings and coloured tassels in blue, green, red and purple. A man with long dark hair sits on a maroon velvet seat, wearing an orange-saffron garment, red rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a beaded wrist mala, and holds a curved sword upright while smiling. Behind the chariot, a few onlookers are partly visible at the edge, and a saffron flag rises on the right. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with red beaded malas, cues consistent with the page's claim of his presence as the figure on the procession chariot.

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A festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, purple, pink and white, hung with tassels in green, blue, pink and orange. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead sits on a red velvet cushion, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, raising one hand in a smiling wave. Ceremonial gold ornaments and a crowd of onlookers are visible at the lower edge, along with a woman in white and a man in a checked shirt. The canopy is strung with marigold and tuberose garlands. a person is seated at the centre of the palanquin, identified by long swept hair, saffron cloth and rudraksha mala.2011-12-15January 01 20122012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27January 01 20122012-01-01A decorated golden palanquin procession vehicle with a tall canopy draped in marigold garlands, white and purple flowers, and rows of hanging bells and green, pink and orange tassels. A smiling person wearing a gold crown and gold ornaments sits on a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion, with a large gold shield-like ornament at the front. Orange flags wave in the foreground and a man's shoulder is visible at lower left.2011-07-15December 29 20092009-12-29A smiling man rides in an ornate golden chariot decorated with garlands of magenta, yellow and orange marigolds and red rudraksha-like beads. He wears a gold crown with a jewelled finial, a red bindi, a long saffron-orange shawl, a gold necklace and a red bead mala. Blue and green tassels hang from the chariot poles behind him, and a silver sword or staff rests beside him. Green trees fill the background.2012-01-01A smiling man rides in a richly decorated golden ratha or procession vehicle, wearing an ornate gold crown, an orange saffron garment, a red rudraksha-style bead mala and a heavy gold necklace. He is decorated with long garlands of pink, yellow, orange and white flowers, and the vehicle is adorned with gold finials, tassels in teal, green, magenta and orange, and a silver sword-like staff at his side. Garlands of marigold and jasmine hang along the front of the chariot, with a blurred green background behind.2012-01-01December 20 20102010-12-20A festive procession on a decorated ceremonial float under a large red canopy with colourful tassels and gold bells. Beside him a bald man in saffron robes and a gold necklace holds a silver trident-topped staff. Marigold and rose garlands, green leaves and a silver-trimmed float frame the scene under a clear blue sky.2013-02-10A festive outdoor procession on a dry, open ground. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron clothing and a red garland sits on a richly decorated golden palanquin or chariot with a velvet red seat, draped in yellow, orange and red marigold garlands. Above is a colourful umbrella with tassels and hanging bells, and a golden curved shaft. Devotees in white and orange clothes crowd around, some with arms raised and folded hands, while a few men in white dhotis stand near the front. A pile of offerings and brass plates sit on an orange cloth at the base. a person cue: the seated figure wears saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and a garland, shown on a ceremonial palanquin. Several people are visible, the crowd appears moderate in size.2012-01-01