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A procession palanquin decorated with white jasmine garlands, magenta and orange flower strands, and hanging brass bells with coloured tassels in red, green, purple and blue. Seated at the centre is a figure in an orange turban and saffron robes with a long rudraksha mala and a white floral garland across the shoulders. A bald man in orange robes on the left holds a white chamara fan and a brass item, while a man on the right in orange robes wears a pink badge and holds a brass staff. Three to four people are visible on the palanquin.

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Outdoor procession on a decorated palanquin draped in white flower garlands, with gold accents and a red canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in orange, magenta, purple and green. A man with long dark hair and an orange-and-gold head cloth sits on the throne, wearing an orange robe, a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, hands resting on his lap. Beside him a bald man in an orange robe with a mala stands with palms pressed together in greeting. On the right, a smiling man in an orange shawl with maroon borders holds the palanquin pole. Overcast sky in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long hair, orange head cloth, ornate gold-and-flower palanquin and rudraksha mala.2010-07-24July 24 20102010-07-24 +2 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 photograph of a ceremonial palanquin procession. A seated man with long dark hair and an orange-and-yellow turban wears orange robes, rudraksha beads and a white flower garland with red ribbon accents, sitting on a red cushioned seat on the decorated palanquin. A bald man in orange robes with rudraksha mala stands at the left behind white flower garlands, and a younger man in orange robes with a gold-bordered sash stands at the right, one hand on a gold pole. The palanquin is hung with colourful tassels in pink, purple, green and orange and has a blue-and-gold emblem panel. The seated figure's identity is not established by the image itself; as an appearance-based candidate with turban, long hair, orange robes, rudraksha and garland cues, he is described as Swamiji (probable) on a palanquin.2010-07-24 +1 copiesA 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.2010-07-24July 15 20112011-07-15Outdoor procession scene on a decorated palanquin. A man in the centre wears an orange-red turban, long dark hair, a white flower garland with red accents and an orange-saffron robe, raising one hand in greeting while sitting on a carved wooden seat. Beside him stands a bald man in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha beads and glasses, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Behind them are colourful tassels in purple, red and green, a blue and gold ornamental panel, and a golden kalasha-topped pole wrapped with orange flowers. Probable Swamiji seated in the palanquin, identified by the distinctive long hair, turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style garland cues.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.2010-07-24December 31 20092009-12-31A photograph of a palanquin procession. A bald man in orange robes with rudraksha mala beads stands on the left, waving a large white feather fan over a seated figure. The seated person wears an orange turban and orange robes, with long dark braided hair and a white flower garland, and raises one hand in greeting. The palanquin is decorated with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strands, golden finials, and tall tassels in red, magenta, purple, green and orange. A red and gold drum sits in front, and palm trees appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long braided hair, an orange turban and orange robes, and is riding in a palanquin at a procession.2010-07-24A festival procession on a golden ratha chariot draped with yellow, orange, purple and white flower garlands and a tiered golden canopy with tassels in green, pink, orange and blue. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha-style beaded garland and a white floral garland, sits on the raised seat and smiles toward the crowd; his appearance is probable Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, saffron robe and beaded garlands, and he is seated on the chariot as the honoured figure. An orange parasol with fringe shades the chariot, an orange flag is held up on the left, and fruit sits on the chariot base. Devotees in white and orange clothes walk and crowd around, and palm trees stand against a pale sky.2010-02-12December 29 20102010-12-29