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A decorated golden ratha chariot procession moves through an outdoor crowd. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a white garland and a white-and-saffron cloth, sits under a gold-fringed canopy on an ornate golden float, one hand raised. The float is draped in marigold and purple flower garlands, hung with golden bells, green, pink and red tassels, and topped by a gold finial. Spectators in white clothing, a yellow-clad man and a woman in dark hair stand in the foreground, some holding orange and red flags. A red-roofed building and trees are in the background.

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A festival procession on a decorated golden palanquin-style vehicle with a gold dragon-headed prow and tiers of orange, yellow and green tassels hung with bells. A seated figure in orange robes with bare upper body and a garland raises a hand in blessing atop the vehicle, which is wrapped in marigold and white flower garlands. Above, a large orange and gold canopy shelters the rider. Around it, crowds of devotees in white with yellow shoulder cloths walk alongside, and gold-and-blue ceremonial umbrellas with bird emblems and fringe are carried on poles at left. A bird-emblem canopy and modern buildings appear at the right edge.2010-02-12A photograph of a decorated golden ratha procession vehicle with a large golden umbrella canopy overhead. A person seated on the chariot wears a yellow-green garment, a white and red floral garland and bangles, and sits in the centre of the float. The chariot is draped with red, white and pink flower garlands and hung with tassels in red, pink, green, blue and gold, and gold bells. Crowds in the foreground, including women with dark hair, watch from below against a pale sky with palm trees at left. a person is probable in this appearance-based label: long hair and a flowing yellow-green garment and garland fit a presentation but the person is partly visible and not clearly identifiable from appearance, so this is uncertain.2010-12-20A golden processional ratha or chariot decorated with garlands of white and magenta flowers, with a gold canopy umbrella and hanging tassels in red, yellow, green and blue. A seated figure in a yellow-green garment sits on the golden platform with hands joined in namaste, facing forward. Below, a crowd of devotees surrounds the chariot; a bald man in white dhoti stands at left and women in saffron and white saris are visible, some with palms joined. Marigold and rose garlands drape the carriage, with an ornamented golden arch overhead and a carved makara head at the left edge. Trees and a green-roofed building form the background.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20January 01 20122012-01-01A golden ornate ratha procession vehicle with carved gold sides, dragon-headed prows and a large yellow umbrella with fringe overhead, decorated with marigold and purple garlands and hanging tassels in red, green, orange and blue. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron and patterned shawl, sits on the raised seat waving to the crowd. Around the chariot, many people in white clothes with yellow shawls walk and push, and devotees in white surround the vehicle as part of a procession. Trees and a clear sky are behind.2010-02-12December 20 20102010-12-20A decorated golden ratha chariot procession moves through a crowd under a clear blue sky. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing a flower garland and a leopard-print or patterned top, sits on a red cushioned seat beneath a golden canopy and waves to onlookers. The chariot is draped with marigold and white flower garlands, purple and green fabric, and hanging tassels in red, teal, yellow and purple. Men in white kurtas with yellow shawls walk beside it, and a man in white holds a tray or fan on the right. Onlookers in saffron, white and cream saris press forward, some with palms joined in greeting. The appearance-based cues are a long-haired figure in ornate clothing on a ceremonial chariot, so Swamiji (probable) applies as a person in a procession.2010-02-12A festival procession photograph shows a decorated ratha chariot with a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a large orange-and-maroon umbrella. He wears an orange garment with white and marigold garlands around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace. Gold and brass fittings, purple and orange flower garlands, and hanging bells and tassels in red, orange, teal and purple decorate the chariot. He raises one hand in greeting while onlookers in orange and white clothing stand around the vehicle. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the honoured figure on the chariot, identified by long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing and garlands.2010-02-12A decorated golden ratha or palanquin procession vehicle is adorned with white and multicoloured flower garlands and hanging brass bells with tassels in yellow, pink, teal and orange. A figure with long dark hair wears a green and gold garment and a garland of white and red flowers, seated on a cushioned golden seat beneath a gold fringed canopy. In the foreground, devotees in white and an orange-red flag crowd the procession. Greenery and a few trees appear in the background under an overcast sky.2010-12-20A golden ceremonial vehicle with a gold canopy and a carved golden mythical beast figure, draped with white jasmine and multicoloured flower garlands and hanging tassels in orange, red, green, yellow and purple. A figure with long dark hair in an orange-and-black garment sits on the raised golden seat. Attendants in white dhotis and red-saffron cloth walk alongside, one holding a large white fly-whisk (chamara). Devotees in white and saffron stand in the foreground on a roadside with trees behind.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20