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A man seated in an ornate golden chariot-style palanquin during a procession, smiling, wearing a gold crown, orange saffron robes, a red and white flower garland and gold bangles. He holds a silver ceremonial staff with a rod across his lap. The chariot is decorated with marigold and pink flower garlands, hanging gold bells, and tassels in pink, purple, turquoise and green, under a canopy of similar tassels. Trees and a palm stand behind the procession. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the ratha as the central figure.

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A photograph of an ornate procession chariot draped in marigold and mixed flower garlands, with a red, orange and yellow canopy fringed with gold bells and coloured tassels in pink, blue, green and purple. A smiling man sits on a red velvet cushioned seat wearing an ornate gold crown, an orange robe, a red and white beaded mala and a gold necklace, holding a sword. Attendants with a ceremonial fan and staff stand near the chariot, and an urban street with apartment buildings and water tanks lies beyond under a clear blue sky.2012-01-01A 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.2010-01-01Outdoor photograph of a procession float. A man with long dark hair wears an ornate gold crown, a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder and torso, red and white flower garlands, and a rudraksha bracelet on his upper arm. He sits on a crimson cushioned seat, one hand extended forward, and gold-tipped ceremonial poles with pink and orange tassels rise behind him. Marigold and pink flower garlands decorate the float's edges, with green leafy foliage in the background.2012-04-27March 02 20132013-03-02December 29 20092009-12-29A man with long dark hair and a red bindi rides on a golden ornate chariot decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, pink and red flowers. He wears a gold crown with a turquoise and gold element, a saffron-orange garment, layered gold and red beaded necklaces, and smiles with eyes closed. Green, yellow and orange tassels hang from golden poles, and palm trees and a clear blue sky form the background. Swamiji (probable) appears in the chariot, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklaces and a crown.2012-01-01December 25 20092009-12-25A photograph of a seated man on a gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, wearing an orange-red turban, a saffron-brown robe and a white flower garland with red roses. He is speaking with his right hand raised in a gesture, with a small microphone near his face. Behind him stands a deity murti dressed in green and yellow cloth, decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and roses, beside a golden arched backdrop and a brass oil lamp. Red roses and peacock feathers decorate the throne canopy. a person: the seated man wears a red-orange turban and saffron robe with a garland and gold bangles, consistent with the page's reference to a satsang with a person.2014-06-12December 29 20092009-12-29January 01 20122012-01-01A figure in an ornate golden ratha-style chariot decorated with yellow, orange, pink and marigold garlands, hanging bells and colourful tassels in red, purple, teal and green. The person wears an orange saffron garment, a gold crown or kirita, a red and white rudraksha-style garland, and gold bangles, and holds a silver ceremonial staff upright, smiling. Golden horse-head ornaments and a red and blue canopy are visible, with green trees behind. Swamiji (probable): long, swept-back hair, crown, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklaces identify the ceremonial procession figure.2012-01-01A smiling man sits on an ornate silver palanquin or throne decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. He wears a beige turban with a gold headband bearing a red-and-gold emblem and a red bindi, an orange saffron robe, a long gold chain with a large pendant, and a rudraksha-style gold bead mala. A thick multicolour garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers drapes across his chest. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a turban and saffron clothing, with ceremonial gold necklaces. Pale sky and white flowers appear behind him.2009-12-25