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Photograph of a smiling man seated on a decorated procession float or ratha under a canopy of colourful tassels in red, orange, green, blue and magenta. He wears an ornate gold crown, saffron-orange robe, a red bindi, a rudraksha-style gold necklace and a large red and yellow flower garland. Golden decorative poles wrapped in marigold and rose garlands frame him, with a dark maroon velvet cushion beneath. Clear blue sky above. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the figure seated on the float, identified by the crown, saffron clothing, ornate gold adornments and long swept-back hair, consistent with a processional honour. One person is visible.

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A smiling man rides on a decorated procession float, wearing an ornate gold crown with a red bindi on his forehead, a saffron-orange garment, and a multi-strand gold necklace with a red rose and yellow marigold garland draped across his chest. Behind him a gold-and-brass structure is hung with red, green, blue and orange tassels and marigold garlands, against a clear blue sky. A dark maroon velvet cushion lies at his side and a pink-and-white floral arrangement sits nearby.2009-12-27A smiling man in an orange-saffron robe rides on a flower-decorated procession float. He wears a tall gold crown with a sunburst backing, a gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland across his shoulders. A red dot marks his forehead. Behind him hang gold bells and tassels in green, blue, red and yellow, and the float is decorated with marigolds, roses and white blossoms under a pale sky.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man rides on a decorated ceremonial chariot during a procession. He wears an ornate gold crown, an orange saffron garment, and a long layered necklace of gold beads and rudraksha-style malas, with a red rose garland and yellow marigold garlands draped over his shoulders. He sits on a maroon and orange cushion surrounded by yellow and white flowers and sprigs of greenery. Behind him, the chariot is hung with colourful fringed tassels in red, green, blue and purple, plus gold fittings and flower strings. Trees and a corrugated roof appear in the background.2009-12-27A smiling man rides on a decorated procession chariot under a canopy of colourful tassels in red, orange, yellow, green and blue. He wears a gold crown with a fan-shaped ornament, a saffron-orange garment, a gold necklace and a red rose-and-marigold garland. Flower garlands wrap the chariot's pillars and the tassels hang from gold finials. A speaker box and a white ceremonial sword-like pole stand beside him under a clear blue sky. The scene reads as a festival procession.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man in orange saffron robes sits on a richly decorated float or chariot during a procession. He wears a gold crown-like headdress, long dark hair swept back, a red and yellow marigold garland, a white flower on his shoulder, and a gold rudraksha-style necklace. He sits on red and maroon velvet cushions edged with gold, surrounded by gold finials, multicoloured tassels in green, blue, red and orange, and flower garlands of marigold and roses. Greenery and a red wall are behind him. a person is seated in the centre of the ratha, with the procession decorations framing him.2009-12-27A smiling man with long dark hair stands on an elevated maroon velvet-covered platform during a procession, wearing an ornate gold crown with filigree and a fan-shaped golden ornament, a red tilak on his forehead, a white-marked brow, a garland of yellow and red flowers, and an orange garment. Behind him is a tall golden ratha-style canopy hung with orange, red, green and magenta tassels, golden bells, and strands of marigolds and white blossoms. Blue sky and leafy greenery frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is the person in the crown and orange clothing, seated as the honoured figure at the head of the procession.2009-12-27A smiling man rides on a golden ratha or chariot during a procession. He wears an ornate gold crown with a circular golden disc behind it, long dark hair falling past his shoulders, and a tilak on his forehead. He is draped in orange cloth and wears a heavy gold rudraksha-style mala along with garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, white flowers and red roses. Above him hang tassels in orange, red, green and purple from a gilded canopy, and a maroon velvet cushion with orange trim rests in front of him.2009-12-27A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden chariot decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and bells, colourful tassels in green, blue and red hanging from its canopy. He wears an orange saffron robe, a golden crown, a red flower garland and a long layered gold necklace with a central pendant. His appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold adornments is consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated in a procession ratha. Behind him stand a dark wooden building and trees.2009-12-27