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A smiling man in an orange sleeveless garment sits in a festival procession, waving with his right hand raised in greeting. He wears long white jasmine garlands with red flower clusters and a ceremonial gold bead necklace, and a red tilak marks his forehead. Behind him stand a green and pink fabric canopy with tassels and a yellow flower garland. Blurred flowers and a gold-toned object occupy the foreground, and a leopard-print cloth shows at his right side. The photograph is taken in warm late-day sunlight.

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A man with long dark hair sits on a decorated ratha or palanquin, smiling and holding his palms together in anjali mudra. He wears an orange sleeveless top and a white and red flower garland over his shoulders, with a leopard-print cushion behind him. Colourful tassels in yellow, green, pink and teal hang on the left, and a gold-and-flower decorated pillar stands on the right. Blurred figures in light clothing stand in the background under bright sunlight.2010-02-12A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a decorated procession vehicle. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a white and red flower garland, and a heavy gold bead necklace. A leopard-print cloth is draped over his shoulder. Behind him hang green, yellow and pink tassels and a purple flower garland, and in the foreground a blurred gold and purple floral decoration is visible. Several cues suggest Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold beads on a festival procession.2010-02-12A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a golden, ornate seat in a procession setting, pressing his palms together in añjali mudrā with a smile. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a white-and-red flower garland, and a gold bead necklace, with a red bindi and white forehead markings. A leopard-print shawl drapes over one shoulder. Behind him stand tall pink, green and blue tassels and a yellow flower garland, and orange velvet covers the seat's lower edge. Cues suggest a person figure, presented as the central honoured person of the procession.2010-02-12Outdoor photograph of a procession vehicle decorated with tall tassels in green, magenta and yellow and ornate gold finials wrapped in purple and pink flowers. In the foreground, a blurred orange cushion with a dark blue emblem showing a white animal. A person with long, wavy dark hair and an orange sleeveless garment, wearing a white and red flower garland and a leopard-print shawl, raises one hand in blessing while facing sideways, with yellow petals scattered in the air. Soft evening light and a blurred building form the background.2010-02-12A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits under a colourful canopy of green, pink, yellow and red tassels hung with gold bells, raising one hand in greeting. He wears an orange garment, a leopard-print shawl over one shoulder, and layered white and red flower garlands with a gold bead necklace; a red bindi and white markings are on his forehead. Purple and white flower garlands hang on the posts of the canopy, and the vehicle beneath is decorated with gold and orange fabric. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, orange clothing and ornate gold necklace match the appearance cues, though the face is not used for identification.2010-02-12A smiling figure with long, dark, wavy hair sits in a golden, tasseled procession vehicle, raising one hand in a wave. He wears a sleeveless orange garment under a leopard-print wrap, with white and red flower garlands and a gold bead necklace. Behind him hang green, pink, blue and yellow tassels and a yellow flower garland, while a tall golden pole decorated with purple and pink flowers stands at right beside green foliage and warm sunlight. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and orange clothing with a leopard wrap and gold ornaments, seated in a ceremonial procession vehicle and waving to the crowd.2010-02-12A person sits on an ornate festival palanquin or chariot, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. The person wears an orange sleeveless garment and long flower garlands of white jasmine and red and pink blossoms. Behind them stand a golden finial and a tall pole hung with tassels in green, pink, yellow and blue, plus pink flower decorations. Dark velvet cushioning and gold trim are visible at the lower edge, with a tiled roof and wall in the background.2010-02-12December 29 20092009-12-29Photo of a smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi with white vibhuti on his forehead, standing outdoors and raising his right hand in greeting. He wears an orange saffron garment over one shoulder, heavy gold necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and multiple long garlands of red flowers and green leaves studded with lime-like fruits. He holds a white peacock-shaped staff. Behind him is a decorated canopy with yellow and orange marigold garlands, colourful fabric panels and a zebra-striped cloth. A partially visible attendant with a shaved head stands at the right edge. Swamiji appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style ornate adornments and gold necklaces, with the page stating his presence.2011-12-20A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a golden palanquin decorated with garlands of white and purple flowers, red and pink blooms, and tassels in green, pink, and yellow. He wears an orange saffron robe, a leopard-print shawl, a white flower garland, a red flower garland, and a rudraksha-style mala with a gold pendant, and has a white and red forehead mark. He smiles and raises one hand in greeting, seated on red and gold cushions. Other people stand in the background, including a man in a white shirt. The scene appears to be an outdoor procession.2010-02-12A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair, a white tilak with a red bindi on his forehead, and orange clothing under a leopard-print shawl, waves his right hand while seated on a red and orange cushioned platform. Behind him stand a gilded pole wrapped in purple and white flower garlands and tall gold-topped fringed tassels in green, magenta, blue and yellow. The background is a pale sky with a partly visible orange and blue decorative panel. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, orange clothing and ceremonial procession setting match the page; the figure is the seated central subject being honoured.2010-02-12December 08 20112011-12-08