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A photograph of a festival procession on an ornately decorated golden palanquin or ratha. A smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange saffron robe waves with his right hand while seated on a gold-and-red cushioned throne-like seat. Garlands of white and yellow flowers, purple beads, and multicoloured tassels in pink, green, yellow and blue hang from the canopy poles, and a gold lion-head ornament is visible at left. Small flower arrangements sit on the platform, and a white building and palm tree stand in the background. The scene reads as an outdoor procession. Swamiji (probable) is shown in saffron clothing with long hair and a red forehead mark, seated on the decorated procession vehicle, and the scene is consistent with a festival procession.

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A photograph of a festival procession chariot decorated with white and purple flower garlands, gold-tipped pillars and multicoloured silk tassels in green, yellow, pink and blue. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment, a red-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces, sits on a gilded seat, smiling and holding his palms together in greeting. Behind him an orange silk canopy hangs against a clear blue sky. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate garlands on the person seated in the procession chariot, who is greeting onlookers with folded hands.2010-02-12A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on a decorated procession vehicle, waving his right hand and smiling. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment, a rudraksha-style mala and a long gold ceremonial necklace, with a white flower garland draped across his chest. Behind him stand a golden canopy frame with green, yellow, pink and blue tassels and a purple flower garland, and a draped orange-gold cloth lies on the seat beside him. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the chariot, with his cues being the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklace and garlands.2010-02-12A man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange-saffron cloth, sits on an ornate golden chariot (ratha) decorated with white jasmine garlands, purple and magenta flower strings, and tall multicoloured tassels in green, yellow, pink and blue. He holds a hand raised in a gesture of blessing, with white sacred ash marks on his forehead and arm, while smiling. Behind him is a rich burgundy and gold cushion, and a golden carved elephant-like motif curls at the left edge. The scene is an outdoor evening procession with blurred onlookers in the background. The person is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garlands, seated in a processional chariot.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate golden procession vehicle decorated with white and purple flower garlands, colourful tassels in green, pink, blue and red, and a golden serpent-headed finial. He wears an orange-saffron sleeveless robe, a red bindi, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and a layered garland of red roses and white flowers. Behind him an orange cloth drapes over the vehicle's canopy, and flowering shrubs and trees fill the background. a person: the long swept hair, saffron robe and gold bead necklace on the ceremonial procession seat match the page's claim of his presence at this procession.2010-02-12A photograph of a festival procession on a decorated golden chariot (ratha) with an orange and red canopy hung with tassels and bells. A man with long dark hair, wearing orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits at the centre of the chariot and smiles while raising his right hand in greeting. Garlands of yellow marigolds and purple and white flowers drape the chariot's pillars and frame. Below, a dense crowd of devotees raises their hands and palms, some in white and orange clothing. Orange flags and a red and blue ceremonial umbrella with tassels appear at the sides, with palm trees and a white-roofed building behind. The image shows an evening or outdoor procession.2010-02-12A figure in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate golden chariot decorated with white jasmine garlands and purple and yellow flower strands. He wears a red and white flower garland, a gold necklace and a long dark hair with a red tilak on his forehead, smiling widely. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha-style gold necklace and ceremonial procession setting; described here as the person riding the chariot. Behind him an orange canopy and gold finials frame the scene, while a large orange and gold circular fan or shield with blue floral motifs sits at the left edge. Hands from the crowd reach toward the chariot, and green, pink and blue tassels hang from the top.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead sits on a decorated procession vehicle, waving his right hand. He wears an orange saffron garment, a leopard-print shawl, a white floral garland and a red flower garland, plus a gold rudraksha-style necklace. Behind him stands a tall ornate pillar with gold fittings wrapped in purple and magenta flowers, and colourful green, yellow, pink and teal tassels hang from the canopy. The Swamiji (probable) cues are the long hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklace and procession setting. The image is a photograph taken outdoors against a pale sky.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a golden ceremonial vehicle decorated with flower garlands. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind him rise tall poles hung with colourful tassels in yellow, green, red, pink and blue, and purple and white floral garlands wrap a pillar on the right. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron robe and ceremonial garlands match the page's Swamiji reference, a procession ratha setting. Clear blue sky sits above the scene.2010-02-12