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A smiling man rides on a decorated procession vehicle, framed by tall garlands of red, yellow and orange marigold flowers and palm fronds against a bright blue sky. He wears an ornate gold crown with a blue tassel, a red garland of beads, and an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulders, with a red tilak on his forehead. In the foreground are a silver ceremonial staff, a brass urn-shaped vessel, and a curved silver object, with more flower garlands surrounding the scene.

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February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20122012-01-01A smiling man rides on a decorated festival chariot or ratha against a clear blue sky, with a palm tree and marigold garlands framing the scene. He wears a gilded crown-like headpiece, a bright red-and-pink flower garland, a saffron orange sleeveless garment, and gold armlets. He holds a silver and gold ceremonial sword with an ornate hilt beside him. The chariot is trimmed with yellow and orange marigold flowers and gold ornaments, and a sunburst-patterned gold and blue panel stands behind him. Procession imagery suggests a festival ratha, though no event title is legible in the frame.2012-01-01February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesPhotograph of a procession on an outdoor chariot or palanquin. A smiling man wears an ornate gold crown with a turquoise tassel, a red-pink garland of flowers across his shoulders, gold chains, and a reddish-brown garment, with white vibhuti marks on his forehead. Behind him stands gold ornamental pillars and a garland-draped canopy with purple and yellow flowers. A second person in white with a white forehead mark is partly visible at the right edge. The sky is pale and hazy. a person seated in the procession, identified by the crown, garlands and gold regalia; the appearance-based label is applied.2015-02-17A smiling man sits on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with garlands of pink, white, purple, yellow and orange flowers and tassels. He wears a gold crown with a green stone, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and a gold necklace over a maroon-red robe, with white tilak on his forehead. Beside him a woman in a dark garment and white forehead mark watches. Gold railings, a gold pillar and light bulbs frame the scene under an overcast sky.2015-02-19A smiling man rides on an ornate golden ratha or chariot decorated with garlands of red, pink, orange and yellow flowers and green tassels. He wears a gold crown with a halo-like backdrop, a red bindi, an orange saffron garment, long swept-back hair, multiple rudraksha-style red beads and gold ceremonial necklaces, and holds a silver ceremonial sword. Golden metal fittings and bells frame the chariot against a clear blue sky. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the distinctive crown, saffron clothing, long hair and ornate necklaces, and the chariot's processional role.2012-01-01