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A photograph of a person seated on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with colourful tassels in green, pink, yellow and blue, and marigold garlands. The seated figure wears a gold crown with a jewelled finial, a white and red flower garland, gold armlets and bangles, and an orange-and-gold ornamented garment, with hands pressed together in namaskar. A golden bird figure appears at left and a lit oil flame sits in the lower foreground. a person: the seated figure has a shaved head, a gold crown and ceremonial gold ornaments consistent with a ceremonial procession seat; the candidate is present in person.

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A photograph at night of a seated man riding a golden chariot or ratha decorated with marigold and flower garlands, tassels in green, yellow, pink and blue, and a multicoloured canopy. He smiles broadly, wears an ornate gold crown, a rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant, a white-and-red floral garland, and a red tilak on his forehead, holding a ceremonial silver staff or sword. Flower petals and garlands fill the foreground. The figure has a compatible presentation with a crown and rudraksha mala and sits in a procession setting, though appearance is not fully distinctive, so this is a probable identification as a person in a ratha procession.2011-12-15Photograph of a person seated in a golden palanquin-style setting, hands pressed together in namaste at the chest. The figure wears an ornate gold crown set with red and white stones, a red and white flower garland, gold bangles and a red bindi. Behind and around them hang gold-finished poles with tassels in orange, magenta, green and yellow, and strands of marigold garlands. A blurred orange-and-maroon cloth edge sits in the lower left foreground. The scene appears to be a procession or ceremonial display at night. a person appearance cues: the crowned, garlanded figure in ornate gold and red clothing, seated on a ceremonial throne-like vehicle.2011-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15A man seated on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with gold bells, fringed tassels in orange, yellow, pink and green, and garlands of white, red and orange flowers. He wears an elaborate gold crown with red and green gemstones, a red bindi, a red and white flower garland, gold bangles and an orange-and-gold embroidered garment, and presses his palms together in namaste. A flame glows at the lower left and a flower arrangement rests in the foreground. A white-and-red garland and gold arm bands are visible. The palanquin setting suggests a procession. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include the ornate gold crown and rudraksha-style adornment, with the seated figure presiding over the procession.2011-12-15A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, red flower garlands, and hanging gold bells with coloured tassels in orange, green, blue and pink. A seated figure in an orange robe wears a gold crown, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, and red and yellow garlands, smiling and seated under the canopy. A large ornate golden sun-disc standard stands at the left edge. Crowds of devotees in front and along the sides, including a bald man in white, a man in glasses, and a woman in a red and gold sari, watch the procession. a person is the seated figure on the ratha, identified only by appearance cues: crown, orange robe, and beads.2009-12-27Night procession on an ornate golden ratha chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, multicoloured tassels in green, blue, pink and yellow, and gold-tipped poles. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears an ornate gold crown, a white and pink flower garland, and an orange-saffron garment with a beaded necklace. A large flaming torch burns in the lower right foreground, and a gold lion-head carving is visible at the left.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15A man seated in an ornate golden chariot at night, smiling, wearing a gold crown and a flower garland of white and red blossoms over an orange and brown robe. A silver trident is held in front of him. The chariot is decorated with gold fittings, hanging tassels in yellow, pink, green and blue, and marigold garlands. The darkened background suggests a night procession. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the procession, seated in the chariot with a gold crown, orange robe and garland, holding a trident.2011-12-15Night procession scene on a golden palanquin or ratha. A smiling man in a gold ornate crown with a red vibhuti mark wears an orange garment, a rudraksha mala, a layered red and white garland and a gold ornamental necklace. He raises a silver curved blade in his right hand. Behind him hang golden bells, fringed tassels in green, pink, yellow and blue, and orange-and-purple floral garlands. Marigold and flower offerings rest in the foreground on a red cloth. Swamiji (probable) is the person seated in the procession, with crown, saffron clothing, rudraksha and ceremonial gold cues.2011-12-15Night photograph of a decorated golden chariot procession. A smiling man wearing an ornate gold crown and a rust-orange and gold embroidered garment, with a white and red flower garland around his neck, sits on a red-cushioned seat at the front of the ratha. The chariot is heavily adorned with garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers, golden kalasha-style finials, and hanging pink, orange, green, white and blue tassels. A silver staff or trident-like ceremonial object rises beside him. Only one person is visible on the chariot; the procession is otherwise dark.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15