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A decorated golden ratha procession float with a central seated figure in orange and red robes and a golden crown, hands raised in greeting. The float is covered with yellow and orange marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and a large yellow parasol with a lotus motif. Around it, many men in white kurtas with yellow shawls and saffron-clad devotees pull and guide the chariot by ropes and hold its sides, while a woman in a cream sari with a dark bag walks among them. Blue sky and trees form the background.

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A decorated golden palanquin-style ratha in an outdoor procession, draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands and hanging multicoloured tassels with gold bells beneath an ornate umbrella. Seated in the cart, a figure in an orange-saffron garment sits with hands folded in anjali, with long dark hair. A bald man in a white shirt and a woman in a red sari with glasses stand at the cart's side, the man holding a round orange-and-white decorative shield. Several onlookers in the foreground, including people in yellow and orange, watch the procession under a clear blue sky.2010-02-12A decorated golden palanquin procession vehicle with a canopy hung with marigold garlands, tassels and small gold bells, under a clear sky. A seated figure at the centre wears a gold crown, has long dark hair and a beard, and is garlanded with white and red flowers; the figure's appearance is consistent with the appearance cues described for a presenter, though the identity is uncertain. Two attendants stand at the base: one in white kurta with a yellow sash lifts arms to adjust the canopy, while another in saffron-orange clothing holds a red umbrella overhead and raises a ceremonial gold staff. A red parasol and a yellow-orange cloth panel with a blue bird emblem decorate the vehicle, and another person in white stands at the right edge.2010-01-01A festival procession with a large golden ratha or chariot decorated with garlands of marigolds, yellow and purple flowers, and hanging gold bells with red and green tassels. A golden makara-headed prow curves over the front. Above, a tall ornate umbrella with yellow and orange fringe shelters the chariot. A seated figure at the centre wears a gold crown or turban, white garments and a red and white garland, with a dark shawl draped over the shoulder, and sits on a gilded seat. Foreground devotees include a young man in saffron robes with a beaded necklace, another in white with an orange sash, and a man in yellow. A red and blue decorated parasol stands at the right edge. Palm trees and blue sky appear in the background.2010-01-01A decorated golden procession chariot with a curved golden prow and a canopy of colourful tassels, bells and white and purple flower garlands. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on the chariot seat with hands pressed together in namaskar. Crowd members in the foreground include a bald man in white, a woman in red and people in white, with a striped umbrella and blue sky overhead. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing, consistent with a procession ratha honouring a guru.2010-02-12Outdoor procession with a golden ratha or chariot decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, tassels and bells, and a blue and gold emblem bearing a white dove. A woman in an orange sari with a red-and-gold garland sits on the chariot seat, holding a sword and smiling. Devotees in white and orange clothing walk alongside, some pushing or steadying the chariot and others raising their hands. Orange flags and a blue sky are visible behind the crowd.2012-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession on a dusty road lined with green trees. A richly decorated golden ratha with a tiered fringed canopy, marigold garlands, bells and colourful tassels carries a seated figure in red and gold ornamental clothing and a gold crown. Dense crowds of devotees walk alongside, many in white kurtas and dhotis with saffron and orange shawls, some with yellow scarves. A bare-headed man in a white garment with an orange shawl walks in the foreground, and a small rectangular sign or banner hangs on a pole at the right. Several people at the front wear rudraksha malas. The scene shows a ratha procession moving through a crowd.2009-12-27A ceremonial procession float decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, green leaf festoons and colourful tassels hanging from an ornate canopy. A smiling man in an orange saffron robe and a gold crown sits on a yellow cushioned seat, one hand raised in greeting, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace; a bald attendant in orange robes and a gold chain stands beside him holding a silver trident-topped staff. Blue sky above. a person seated on the ratha; the crowned figure wears orange robes and rudraksha malas. Procession in a Kumbha Mela style setting.2013-02-10A decorated golden ratha procession float, draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands, tasselled bells and a large yellow fringed canopy, carries a smiling person in an orange top and leopard-print shawl with garlands, raising one hand in greeting. Men in white shirts and yellow scarves walk alongside, one holding a yellow fan, and a man in yellow cloth stands in the foreground. Crowds fill the lower frame under a clear blue sky. The person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance; the seated figure is described by role only.2010-02-12A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden procession chariot (ratha) decorated with white and pink flower garlands, marigold strands, and gold fittings. He wears a tall gold crown, a red bindi, a gold necklace and a green-olive shawl draped over his shoulder, and smiles while looking to the side. Behind him hang tassels in orange, pink, red, green and blue beneath a golden canopy with a fringed yellow umbrella. In the lower right foreground a flame burns in a lamp held by a hand. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: ornate gold crown, garlands and gold necklace on a procession chariot; the presiding figure is in a ceremonial procession setting.2010-12-20