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A festival procession on a decorated ratha, a flower-covered chariot canopy. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a gold crown, long hair and a red and white flower garland, smiles while holding a ceremonial object across his lap. The canopy above is hung with gold bells and tassels in red, pink, orange, green and blue, and draped with marigold and white flower strings. Two ornate umbrellas, one red and blue with a dove emblem and one green and gold, shade the chariot. Flower garlands wrap the wooden frame, with red roses and greenery on the base. A brick wall and a tree stand behind the scene, and a few onlookers appear at the lower left edge.

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December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a decorated processional palanquin with a golden frame, a yellow and orange canopy with tassels, and strands of purple, yellow and white flower garlands. Seated on the palanquin is a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes with a leopard-print shawl, hands folded in greeting, wearing white and purple garlands. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and a ceremonial shawl, seated in the place of honour as a procession figure. Crowds of devotees line the road in the foreground, including women in saris and a few men in white shirts, and palm trees stand in the background.2010-02-12A man in saffron-orange robes sits on a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha during a procession. He wears a gold crown, a red and white floral garland, and layered gold and rudraksha necklaces, with long dark hair swept back. The palanquin is covered in red, yellow and orange marigold garlands, white flowers and green leaves, and hung with gold bells and tassels in green, red, pink and blue. Above him is a canopy in blue, red and gold with lotus and bird motifs. Behind is a pale roofed building and trees. Appearance-based candidate, a person, seated on a throne-like seat in procession.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession on an ornate golden ratha chariot decorated with garlands of marigolds and roses, colourful tassels in pink, green, blue and orange, and gold bells. A man with long dark hair sits on red cushions wearing a gold crown, an orange robe, a red flower garland and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Behind him, devotees in white and orange clothes walk along a tree-lined path, with a saffron flag visible at right. a person seated on the ratha, as the presiding figure. Bright outdoor daylight.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A 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 photograph of a decorated ceremonial ratha or palanquin during a procession. A seated figure wearing a gold crown, orange garment and a red and orange garland sits under a large yellow and magenta umbrella with fringed tassels. The ratha is heavily decorated with yellow, orange and white marigold garlands, red flower bunches, and hanging gold and teal tassels. In the foreground, men in white and yellow clothing guide and walk beside the chariot, one holding a palm to the side. Crowd members are visible at the lower edges.2009-12-27A festival procession float decorated with bright tassels in red, yellow, green, blue and purple hanging from a canopy with a blue and gold fringed umbrella. A man in saffron-orange robes wears a large gold crown with a halo-like backdrop, long hair falling past his shoulders, a red bindi, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and a red flower garland. He waves with one hand and smiles from a float strewn with marigolds, roses and greenery, with a gilt pillar and a tin roof behind. Probable Swamiji identified by distinctive crown, saffron clothing and long hair; the image shows a ratha-style procession vehicle.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27