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A photograph of a procession chariot with a gold ornate canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in red, green, yellow and orange, and strings of purple and white flower garlands. A long-haired man with a red bindi and a tilak on his forehead sits on a gold throne-seat wearing an orange-red cloth, a leopard-print shawl and white flower garlands, smiling and raising his right hand in a wave. Swamiji (probable): the long dark hair, orange clothing, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial garlands on the seated figure are visible cues. Gold-decorated pillars and ornate railings frame the chariot, with a blurred crowd at the bottom edge.

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A smiling man with long dark hair and a white-and-red forehead mark waves from a decorated procession vehicle. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a garland of white flowers, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible. He sits on a richly upholstered seat with gold-coloured carved frames, draped in orange cloth, under a canopy hung with green, yellow, pink, red and purple tassels and white and purple floral garlands. Blue sky and trees appear in the background. A probable Swamiji appearance is noted here from the long hair, saffron clothing and bead necklace, while the seated figure is identified only by these visible cues.2010-02-12A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with tassels in pink, green, yellow and blue, and garlands of white and purple flowers. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha-style necklace of gold beads and white flower garland, and a vibhuti/kumkum mark on his forehead. He smiles broadly and raises his right hand in a wave. Golden carved elements and orange silk drapery surround him in a procession setting. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron clothing, bead necklaces and forehead mark match the cues the page associates with him, and he is seated on a procession vehicle.2010-02-12A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead sits on an ornate festival chariot, waving his right hand and smiling. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala with gold beads, plus white and red flower garlands. Around him the ratha is decorated with long green, yellow, pink and magenta tassels, white jasmine garlands, purple flower strands and gold-toned metal fittings, with an orange silk cloth draped at right and red cushions below. The background is pale sky and blurred trees. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands while seated on a procession chariot.2010-02-12A photograph of a man seated on an ornate procession chariot, smiling with hands joined in anjali mudra. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe, a gold ceremonial necklace and a long rudraksha-style mala, with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak. The chariot is decorated with white and purple flower garlands, tall gold-tipped poles, pink, green and blue tassels, and a tiger-striped red cushion. Shaded trees and bright daylight form the background. The posed, celebratory mood suggests a ratha procession. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace match the presentation of the figure being honoured on the chariot.2010-02-12A 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 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.2010-02-12A photograph of a procession vehicle decorated with garlands of white and purple flowers, gold finials and colourful tassels in green, yellow, pink and blue. A long-haired man in an orange garment with a leopard-print shawl and red and white flower garlands sits smiling on a plush red-and-orange cushioned seat. A sacred mark is on his forehead. Palm trees and a building with orange walls stand behind the vehicle, and a person in white is partly visible at the left edge. The man is a person, based on long swept hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style ceremonial adornment and seated procession role.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi and white tilak on his forehead, waves his right hand from an ornate procession vehicle. He wears an orange saffron garment and layered garlands of white jasmine and red roses, with a gold-toned rudraksha-style necklace visible at his chest and a leopard-print cloth over his shoulder. Behind him stand tall pillars wrapped in white flower garlands and purple and pink blossoms, topped with gold finials, and tassels of yellow, green, magenta and teal hang from a canopy. Swamiji (probable) is shown in this procession setting, with long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style beads and garlands as the appearance cues.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12