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Outdoor procession scene with a figure seated in an ornate palanquin decorated with colourful tassels in purple, red, green and magenta, white jasmine garlands and orange flower strings. The seated person wears an orange-red turban, an orange robe, a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi, with long dark hair falling forward and a smile. A bald man in orange robes stands at the left holding the golden-rimmed palanquin frame with a blue and orange emblem bearing a white dove. A second man in orange with a rudraksha mala and a pendant stands at right beside the palanquin. Palm trees and a white wall are in the background. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, a turban and saffron clothing, which is an appearance-based cue for a person, though this is uncertain from appearance alone.

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A 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 festival procession on a decorated palanquin hung with colourful tassels in red, purple, green, orange and pink and draped with white and orange flower garlands. A central seated figure wears an orange-saffron turban and orange robes with a long dark mala, a white flower garland and a white-and-red garland, and raises one hand in greeting. Beside him a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a pink badge stands at the palanquin's edge, and at left a bald man in orange robes with a mala holds a gold-tipped staff beside a white animal. Brass bells and gold fittings hang on the palanquin. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back dark hair, a saffron turban, orange robes and a long mala, consistent with the palanquin role.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 palanquin procession outdoors, with palm trees and a white wall behind. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe, orange turban and long dark wavy hair, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, raises one hand in greeting while sitting on a richly decorated palaki covered in white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strings and bright tassels in purple, green, red and pink. A bald man in an orange robe stands at left, reaching toward the palanquin's fringed canopy. A second man in orange with a rudraksha mala sits at the right edge of the palanquin. Gold-coloured bells and fringe decorate the carriage.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession in an outdoor setting with palm trees and a tiled-roof building behind. A central seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban, wearing a white flower garland with red accents and a dark rudraksha mala, raises one hand in blessing with long dark hair falling over his shoulders. To his left, a bald man in orange robes, wearing glasses, a red tilak and a rudraksha mala, stands holding the edge of a blue-and-gold shield-shaped panel decorated with a white dove and gold flowers. A second orange-robed attendant sits behind the palanquin. The palanquin is festooned with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strings, and colourful red, purple, green and yellow tassels.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 decorated palanquin procession with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands, smiling and raising a hand in greeting. A bald man in orange robes stands at left, holding the palanquin's decorated edge. Beside the seated figure sits another man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and dark hair. The palanquin is festooned with hanging tassels in orange, pink, purple, green and red, gold bells, yellow and white garlands, and a yellow fan-shaped panel bearing a white dove emblem. Palm trees and a white wall form the background. Outdoor procession setting.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 photograph of a ceremonial scene under a white tent canopy. A man in an orange turban and saffron robes with a long gold-and-bead necklace sits on a golden throne decorated with a garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, smiling. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron turban, saffron wrap and long ornate necklaces, with a swept-back appearance consistent with the page. To the left, a smiling shaved-headed man in orange robes and a gold chain stands. Two people in white with rudraksha malas sit with their backs to the camera in front of the throne, and a woman in white stands at the upper right.2011-07-15Outdoor procession photograph against a bright white sky. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange turban, an orange garment with a rudraksha mala, and a thick white and red flower garland. He sits on a carved wooden seat on a decorated palanquin fitted with tall tassels in red, purple, green, orange and blue, topped with gold finials. To the left, a shaved-headed man in orange clothes and glasses, with a rudraksha mala, smiles and gestures. A gold kalasha-like vessel with orange and white garlands sits in the foreground, and a person in orange holds a rail at the right edge.2010-07-24A photograph of a palanquin procession with a central figure in an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and long white and red flower garlands, with a rudraksha mala across the chest. He is seated on an ornate carved wooden seat under colourful tasselled canopy finials in purple, red, green and orange. To the left, a bald man in orange robes holds a round orange and blue emblem with a white bird motif, and a gold-topped staff decorated with orange and white flowers stands in front. Another orange-clad attendant is at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears long swept-back dark hair, a saffron turban, rudraksha beads and a ceremonial garland, consistent with the page's description of a Palaki procession.2010-07-24