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A decorated golden ratha or procession vehicle with marigold and pink flower garlands, hanging gold bells and multicolored tassels. A man in an orange-saffron robe sits on the cushioned seat, wearing an ornate gold crown, a red and white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold armlets, holding a silver staff upright. Behind him are a green and yellow canopy and leafy trees under bright daylight. Swamiji (probable): a long-haired figure in saffron clothing with a crown and ornamental necklaces is seated in the festival chariot, consistent with a procession.

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A man in a golden crown and saffron-orange robe rides on a richly decorated golden palanquin-style chariot during a procession. He wears layered red and white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, holds a silver-tipped ceremonial staff and a curved sword, and smiles toward the crowd. Above him hang tassels in purple, pink, teal and green, with marigold and pink floral strands along the golden frame. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, golden crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2012-01-01January 01 20112011-01-01A festive street procession with a decorated ratha-style chariot draped in marigold and rose garlands, hanging tassels in orange, red, green and blue, and gold finials. A smiling man seated on the chariot wears an ornate gold crown, orange robes, red rose garlands, and a layered gold and rudraksha-style necklace, with a white flower in his hair. He rests one hand on the decorated cushions while a crowd stands behind the chariot under trees. a person in an appearance-based label: long swept-back hair, crown, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace as a seated procession figure.2009-12-27A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead sits on a decorated procession vehicle, smiling and raising his right hand in greeting. He wears a saffron-orange robe and a white jasmine garland with red flower accents over a gold ceremonial necklace. Behind him hang tall tassels in red, yellow, green, pink and purple, with gold bands and white flower strands on the poles. In the foreground an orange silk cloth and a gold-and-flower decorated ornament are visible. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace while seated on a festival chariot during a procession.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27December 15 20112011-12-15December 27 20092009-12-27January 01 20122012-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man rides on an ornate golden chariot during a procession, raising his right hand in greeting. He wears a gold crown with a fan-shaped back, long dark hair, a red bindi and white tilak, an orange-saffron garment, and layered gold beaded necklaces with red and yellow marigold garlands. Behind him rise tall golden finials with hanging tassels in orange, red, green and magenta, and yellow flower strings decorate the chariot. In the foreground a flower-draped orange and blue decorative panel and a dark pot-like object with greenery are visible.2009-12-27A smiling man sits on a decorated procession chariot under a canopy of bright red, orange, green, blue and purple tassels. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, an orange saffron garment, a red rose garland with yellow marigolds, and layered gold-bead and rudraksha-style necklaces. He holds a silver ceremonial staff with a curved ornate top, and a gold-embellished chariot structure stands behind him. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, ornate gold crown, saffron clothing and layered ceremonial necklaces match the page's procession context. Marigold and rose petals lie in the foreground on a maroon cushion.2009-12-27