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A festival procession on a richly decorated ratha or chariot under a canopy hung with marigold garlands and tasseled bells in red, purple, yellow, blue and green. A man with long dark hair sits on a red velvet cushioned seat, wearing a gold crown, a red floral garland, bracelets and an orange-and-gold dhoti. He holds a silver sword and smiles. A person at the left edge holds a gold-rimmed fan-shaped shield with a blue emblem and a white dove. Buildings and a blue sky sit behind. Marigold garlands drape the chariot.

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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.2011-12-15A decorated chariot procession with a man seated on a red velvet throne under a golden crown, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, holding a sword. The ratha is heavily garlanded with yellow, orange and white marigold flowers and hung with brass bells and colourful tassels in pink, purple, teal and green. A large multicoloured parasol with fringed edges shades the seat. Below, devotees raise hands and an orange flag is visible in the crowd, with a blue sky and buildings behind.2012-01-01A smiling man in an orange sleeveless saffron garment stands on a festival procession vehicle, holding a long curved silver sword upright in his right hand. He wears a large gold crown with a decorative fan-shaped back, a red bindi, and a thick garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers around his neck. Behind him are a red parasol with black and green tassels, a trident mounted on the canopy, and hanging orange, red, green and yellow tassels and gold finials. Green foliage and flower garlands decorate the platform.2009-12-27A 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.2009-12-27A decorated ratha chariot procession with a gold-and-red canopy hung with colourful tassels in red, orange, green, blue and yellow. Garlands of yellow marigolds and white flowers wrap the golden pillars and railings. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, wearing a gold crown, a red garment, layered beaded necklaces and garlands, stands on the chariot smiling with his arms outstretched. A figure in orange robes stands at the right edge holding a long wooden staff.2009-12-27Night 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.2011-12-15December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a golden ceremonial palanquin-style chariot decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine in orange, yellow, purple and red, with a gilded throne seat draped in a maroon velvet cushion. A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on the throne, wearing an orange saffron garment over a leopard-print wrap, with a white and red floral garland around his neck, and he waves his right hand while smiling. Above him hangs a canopy with fringed orange, red, green and pink tassels, and a gilded ornamental finial. Crowd members in white and light clothing gather at the sides, and an orange round fan with a white bird and blue flower motifs stands at the right edge. A procession is in progress outdoors under a pale sky.2010-02-12December 15 20112011-12-15December 27 20092009-12-27January 01 20122012-01-01A smiling man in an orange sleeveless top sits on a decorated ceremonial float or chariot during a procession. He wears a gold crown with a fan-shaped top, a thick garland of red roses and white flowers, and a gold-and-red necklace. His long hair is swept back, and he holds a gold ceremonial staff across his lap. The float is covered with maroon velvet cushions, marigold and white flower garlands, and green, purple and blue tassels hanging from gold-capped posts. Behind him a second man in white stands, and a red banner appears in the background. A blue medallion with a lotus motif and a partially visible text overlay appear at the bottom right.2009-12-27