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A decorated palanquin procession float covered in garlands of white, yellow, orange and magenta flowers, with a tall red and gold canopy hung with bells and colourful tassels. A woman with long dark hair wears an orange head wrap and orange robe with a white garland and rudraksha beads, seated on the float with her hand raised. A bald man in orange robes, glasses and a mala stands behind her holding a white whisk fan. A red flag appears at left and a person's partial face is visible in the lower left foreground. The float's side shows an orange and gold circular emblem with a blue bird motif and blue flowers.

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A decorated palanquin procession float is covered in white and orange flower garlands, golden bells, and hanging tassels in orange, pink, purple, green and blue. On the float, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange turban, orange robes, a white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, raising one hand. Beside them a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala smiles. A bald man in orange robes stands at the left edge holding a white yak-tail chamara fan. Uniformed police officers are visible at the bottom corners, and a red banner with partial lettering appears behind the float.2010-07-24A festival procession on a decorated palanquin. In the centre, a person with long dark hair wears an orange turban and orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and a white and red flower garland; they sit with one hand raised in greeting. A bald man at left in orange robes, glasses and a rudraksha mala holds a round blue, gold and orange emblem with a white dove. A younger man at right in orange robes and a mala stands beside the palanquin. Above them hang tall fringed tassels in purple, red, green and orange, and a white jasmine garland drapes the frame. Palm trees and a white wall stand behind.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession. A man in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban sits on an orange-cushioned seat under a canopy hung with white jasmine garlands, golden bells, and red, pink, purple, yellow and blue tassels, raising one hand in greeting. Beside the palanquin, a man in an orange robe with a pink rosette badge holds a white fly-whisk-like chamara and gestures toward the seated figure. Another orange-clad attendant stands at the right edge, and an orange flag and a small framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure appear at the far right. Marigold and white flower garlands wrap the palanquin's golden poles. Probable Swamiji is seated in the palanquin, identified by long hair, saffron-orange clothing and turban, and a ceremonial procession setting. The scene shows a roadside street with trees behind.2010-07-24A palanquin procession scene outdoors with palm trees behind. A central seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands, sits on an ornate orange-and-gold palanquin topped with tall red, purple, green and yellow tassels. A bald man in orange robes stands at the left edge gesturing toward the seated figure, and another man in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at the right holding a decorated fan. The palanquin panels show white dove emblems with blue and gold floral motifs. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure has long swept-back hair, an orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, consistent with the page's Palaki event.2010-07-24A photo of a grand procession on a decorated ratha/chariot with a golden canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in pink, blue, green, purple and yellow. A man in saffron/orange robes and a gold crown with a red forehead mark sits centrally, waving with one raised hand and holding a silver trident-topped staff; he wears a garland of red and pink flowers. Probable Swamiji is distinguished by saffron clothing, an ornate gold crown and a rudraksha-style garland, seated on the procession vehicle. Beside him on the left, a bald, shirtless priest with white-marked skin and a beaded necklace sits near a gold-covered pillar. On the right edge, another person in dark clothing gestures. Flower garlands line the base of the vehicle and a clear blue sky is behind.2013-02-10A photograph of a festival procession on a decorated palanquin. A figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe stands at the centre, long dark hair falling down, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Garlands of white jasmine and orange and pink flowers wrap the palanquin, with golden bells and hanging tassels in orange, pink, purple, green and blue above. An attendant in a saffron robe with a white feathered fan stands at the left, and a red fan-shaped ceremonial object sits on the edge. Palm trees and a red canopy appear in the background, with one spectator partly visible at the right edge.2010-07-24A photograph of a festive procession palanquin decorated with white jasmine garlands, gold fittings and tall tassels in red, green, purple and orange under a red canopy. A bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a man in orange robes with a red-and-gold shawl and a vermilion forehead mark stands at right holding a pole near a banner. Three people are visible.2010-07-24 +1 copiesA festival procession on a richly decorated palanquin (palaki) covered with garlands of white and magenta flowers, hanging gold bells, and tassels in red, green, blue and pink beneath a red canopy umbrella. Seated centrally is a long-haired figure wearing an orange-and-red turban, orange robes, a flower garland and a raised right hand in blessing; the figure's presentation shows long hair, a turban, saffron clothing and a garland, consistent with a person candidate on the palanquin. Beside the palanquin stands a shaved-headed man in orange robes with hands folded, and a man in orange robes holds a white chamara fly-whisk and a gold staff. Orange KAILASA flags fly behind, and a man in white holds a small framed portrait with a saffron-robed figure. Several onlookers are visible along the roadside.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a decorated palanquin (palaki) with gold bells, white flower garlands and multicoloured tassels. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a saffron headwrap and beaded rudraksha mala sits under a colourful canopy with a lotus-patterned top, and a gold-framed seat. A bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala walks at the left holding a decorated fan-like object, and a crowd of white-clad devotees, some wearing orange sashes and round badges, surrounds the palanquin. The palanquin appears to be a ceremonial procession element, and the seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference but not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-07-24A photograph of a procession vehicle decorated with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands, golden ornaments and pink and green hanging cloths. A man in an orange turban and saffron robes with a gold-bordered turban, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, smiles and raises one hand in greeting. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: orange turban and robes, rudraksha and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated in a decorated procession vehicle. A person in white clothes with pink marks stands at the right edge. Night setting with dark foliage behind.April 18 20162016-04-18A 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.2010-02-12