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A 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.

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A 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 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 photograph of a decorated palanquin procession. A central figure seated on a richly adorned palanquin wears an orange turban, orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, and raises one hand in blessing. Behind him stands a shaven-headed man in orange robes with glasses and a rudraksha mala, holding a white chamara fly-whisk. On the right, a man in orange robes with a round emblem on his shoulder holds a white chamara and a small ceremonial item. The palanquin is draped with white jasmine garlands, pink and purple flowers, orange and green tassels and gold finials, with a white-and-gold emblem visible at the lower right.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.2010-07-24July 24 20102010-07-24 +1 copiesA 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 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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-07-24A 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.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession float with a golden makara-headed prow, draped in garlands of white jasmine and multicoloured flowers and hung with brass bells and tassels. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits in the centre of the float, raising a hand in greeting. A standing attendant in orange robes holds a long white chamara fan, and another attendant in white with a yellow sash stands at the rear. Uniformed police officers line the float, and a bystander in a white shirt stands at the front. Red and orange flags and a roadside banner with a portrait fly along the street. a person cues are the orange robes and orange head wrap of the seated figure on the procession float, shown in a ceremonial palanquin setting.2010-07-24A seated man rides in an ornate procession palanquin decorated with white jasmine garlands and gold finials. He wears an orange and yellow turban with a red tilak mark on his forehead, long dark hair, an orange shawl over orange clothing, and a rudraksha mala of brown beads. He smiles and raises one hand in greeting. Behind him, tall tassels in green, purple, orange and blue hang from the canopy, and a gold lion-shaped ornament is visible at left. Foliage and a few out-of-focus heads appear in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): long swept hair, a turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads are visible, identifying a probable Swamiji seated in the palanquin.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession float covered in white, orange, pink and yellow flower garlands and hanging tassels in red, green, blue and purple. A seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban wears a long white garland and a dark bead mala, sitting on a red cushion. Beside him a man in an orange robe with a bead mala stands. On the left a bald man in an orange robe and mala waves a large white chamara fan over the seated figure. Uniformed police officers in peaked caps stand at the edges of the frame, and a golden makara-shaped ornament is visible at the left.2010-07-24