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A festival procession on a richly decorated golden chariot (ratha) draped with marigold and yellow flower garlands, hanging brass bells, and multicolored tassels in pink, red, green, and blue. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl and a beaded necklace, sits on an orange-draped seat and waves to the crowd. Two colorful canopy umbrellas with peacock-style emblems shade the chariot, and an orange ceremonial flag rises at left. Palm trees stand behind, and a crowd of devotees, some with raised hands, lines the street. A white van is partly visible at left.

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December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a festival procession with a man seated on an ornate golden ratha-style chariot decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, hanging gold bells, tassels in orange, green, blue and red, and a golden trident-like finial. He wears an orange-saffron cloth, a gold crown-like headdress and a rudraksha-style necklace, and raises one hand in greeting. Two large multicoloured umbrellas with peacock-feather motifs shade the chariot, and devotees stand along the road holding fans and phones. a person is the chariot rider, based on the saffron clothing, crown and ornamental adornments; the seated figure is the procession's honoured guest. The scene is outdoors with hazy trees behind.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A decorated ceremonial palanquin, or ratha, processes through a roadside crowd. Its canopy is draped with yellow and marigold garlands, and red, orange, green, teal and magenta tassels hang from bells. A seated figure in orange and red robes, wearing a golden crown and garlands, sits on a golden throne-like seat at the centre. Golden ornamental finials and a yellow-and-blue umbrella frame the scene, while devotees in white and orange clothing reach up with offerings and a bus stands at the left. The figure's appearance is a candidate for a person, but the cues are not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity.2009-12-27A 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.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27A 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 ceremonial chariot procession on a road. A figure seated on an ornate golden-and-orange ratha, wearing a golden crown and an orange garment, with hands folded in greeting. The chariot is draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, strung with brass bells and colourful tassels, and topped by a large orange umbrella with fringes and a smaller patterned umbrella beside it. Behind the chariot a white bus with Nithyanandapuram lettering. Around it walk devotees in white clothes, some wearing yellow shawls.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot procession moves through a crowd. A man seated on an ornate golden ratha wears a gold crown, an orange garment and a long red and orange floral garland, with a rudraksha-style mala visible at his chest. The chariot is draped in yellow and white marigold garlands, with hanging gold bells, green, red and orange tassels, and large orange and multicolour parasols overhead. Devotees in white clothes and orange flags line the street, and several people in the crowd fold their hands in greeting. A corrugated metal building stands behind.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial palanquin procession moves through a crowd on a palm-lined street. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl and a red-and-gold garland, sits atop an ornate golden ratha-style carriage hung with yellow, red and green tassels, bells and marigold garlands. Above the carriage, a large yellow-and-red umbrella and two smaller multicoloured umbrellas bearing blue emblems shade the scene. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk beside and around the carriage, and one raises an orange flag with a blue emblem.2009-12-27