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A photograph of a golden ceremonial palanquin-style chariot decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine in orange, yellow, purple and red, with a gilded throne seat draped in a maroon velvet cushion. A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on the throne, wearing an orange saffron garment over a leopard-print wrap, with a white and red floral garland around his neck, and he waves his right hand while smiling. Above him hangs a canopy with fringed orange, red, green and pink tassels, and a gilded ornamental finial. Crowd members in white and light clothing gather at the sides, and an orange round fan with a white bird and blue flower motifs stands at the right edge. A procession is in progress outdoors under a pale sky.

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A photograph of a procession float decorated with purple and white flower garlands, gold ornaments and colourful tassels in green, pink, blue and yellow. A man with long dark hair and a red forehead mark sits on a gold-framed seat wearing a leopard-print garment over orange saffron cloth and a white flower garland, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Hands of devotees reach toward the float at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this evening procession. Visible people include the seated man and partially visible hands in the crowd.2010-02-12A photograph of a decorated processional palanquin with a golden frame, a yellow and orange canopy with tassels, and strands of purple, yellow and white flower garlands. Seated on the palanquin is a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes with a leopard-print shawl, hands folded in greeting, wearing white and purple garlands. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and a ceremonial shawl, seated in the place of honour as a procession figure. Crowds of devotees line the road in the foreground, including women in saris and a few men in white shirts, and palm trees stand in the background.2010-02-12A man with long, swept-back dark hair rides on a decorated procession vehicle, waving his right hand and smiling. He wears a leopard-print shawl over an orange garment, with a white jasmine garland and a red-and-green floral garland around his neck, and a rudraksha-style ornamental necklace. Behind him rise tall tassels in yellow, green, pink and blue, and gold-trimmed decorative poles on the chariot. On the left, a purple and pink floral garland hangs from a gold pillar, and a man in white stands in the background among green leaves. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by long hair, orange clothing, ornate garlands and a procession setting, with the ceremonial vehicle indicating a ratha procession.2010-02-12A man with long swept-back dark hair sits in a richly decorated golden palanquin during a procession, waving his right hand and smiling. He wears a leopard-print shawl over orange clothing, a rudraksha-style red and white garland, and a white tripundra mark with a red dot on his forehead. The palanquin is draped with purple, white and yellow flower garlands and has bright green, pink, blue and red tassels hanging from its canopy. An orange flag stands behind him, and a hand holds a decorated fan at the lower right. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, leopard shawl, orange clothing and garlands match the presentation, seated in the procession's palanquin.2010-02-12A festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, purple, pink and white, hung with tassels in green, blue, pink and orange. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead sits on a red velvet cushion, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, raising one hand in a smiling wave. Ceremonial gold ornaments and a crowd of onlookers are visible at the lower edge, along with a woman in white and a man in a checked shirt. The canopy is strung with marigold and tuberose garlands. a person is seated at the centre of the palanquin, identified by long swept hair, saffron cloth and rudraksha mala.2011-12-15A golden ceremonial chariot with a dragon-headed prow decorated with garlands of marigolds, white flowers, and strings of gold bells is carried through a procession. A man seated in the chariot wears an orange-red garment with a gold-embroidered shawl, a white floral garland, and a red and gold mantle, and he raises his hand in greeting with a broad smile. An ornate orange umbrella with red fringe shelters the chariot. Colourful tassels in pink, green, blue, and yellow hang from the structure. Orange and blue decorated fans are held by attendants, and a crowd of devotees in white clothes stands along the roadside with a tree and red-roofed building behind. a person appearance cues are present: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and ornate attire, so this is an appearance-based candidate in person.2010-02-12A photograph of an evening procession with a golden ornate palanquin-style ratha decorated with garlands of marigolds, yellow flowers and purple and white strands, tassels in red, blue, green and orange hanging from a tiered canopy above. A man with long dark hair sits on the golden seat wearing an orange-saffron garment, a white and red floral garland and an ornate gold-brocade cloth. Crowds in white and light clothing surround the cart on both sides, and a man in white holds up a decorated fan or umbrella-like panel with a blue and orange design at right. Palm trees and a dusky sky fill the background.2010-02-12December 29 20092009-12-29A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair sits on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with purple and white flower garlands and green, pink and yellow tassels. He wears an orange robe, a red and white flower garland, a tiger-print shawl draped over one shoulder and a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead, and raises one hand in greeting. Behind him stand several people in white clothes, including a shaved-headed man in white with an orange cord, and a woman in the background. Dry ground and trees form the setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold and floral adornment, as a procession participant on the palanquin.2010-02-12A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden procession vehicle decorated with white and purple flower garlands, colourful tassels in green, yellow, pink and blue, and a red-and-gold cushioned seat. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a white flower garland, a leopard-print shawl, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, with long swept-back hair and a vertical forehead mark. He sits with hands pressed together in namaste, smiling, while a gold-and-orange draped cloth hangs at the right. Swamiji (probable): the figure shows long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold adornments, consistent with the page's listing of him at this procession.2010-02-12A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and a leopard-print shawl, seated on a richly decorated golden-and-red throne-like chariot. He wears layered garlands of white jasmine, red roses and purple flowers, a gold bead necklace, and a tilak on his forehead, and rests his hands on the seat. Behind him, colourful tassels in green, pink, blue and yellow hang from a golden ornamental pole, and a grey stone deity murti stands in the background among palm trees. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron robe, ornate gold necklace and garlands on the seated figure fit the page's label, and he is physically present.2010-02-12A photograph of an ornate golden palanquin procession vehicle decorated with garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers and tasselled canopy poles in orange, green, purple and red. A figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece, wearing orange robes and a garland, sits on a gold-and-red throne-like seat smiling and raising a hand in greeting. A carved golden dragon-head ornament projects from the front of the vehicle. Behind and around it, many people in white and orange clothes watch and walk along the procession route, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.2010-02-12