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A decorated palanquin procession with a golden ornamental canopy hung with gold bells, tassels in orange, pink, red, purple and blue, and white flower garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a striped orange-and-yellow turban, a long white flower garland and rudraksha beads sits at centre, hand raised in blessing. A bald man in orange robes and glasses stands at left gesturing, and a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at right. The front of the palanquin bears a sign with a portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure and Kannada text reading Paramahamsa Nithyanandeshwara Vaidika Sampradaya Darshan. Reddish hillside and banana leaves behind. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the saffron turban and long garland, with the palanquin and orange robes in a festival procession.

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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 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 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 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 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 on a roadside. A long-haired figure in orange clothing with an orange head wrap and a garland sits centrally on an ornate golden-and-orange palanquin draped with white jasmine garlands, magenta flowers and hanging tassels, with gold bells and a gold canopy with a carved golden lion-head finial. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside him, and another man in orange robes raises a hand near the palanquin. Behind and around the palanquin, many men in white shirts and orange sashes hold orange flags and walk along the road, with a few onlookers and a white car visible. A large circular orange emblem with blue flower motifs is mounted on the palanquin's side.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 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 decorated golden palanquin procession in an outdoor setting. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with a long dark braid and a white and orange garland, sits on an orange-draped seat under the canopy. A bald man in orange robes stands in front, holding a brass plate with an offering. The palanquin is hung with golden bells and tassels in red, green, yellow and blue, and garlanded with white flowers and marigolds. Red flags are visible, and a man in white with a yellow sash holds a pole to the left, while devotees in the background watch. A placard with Kannada text is raised at the top left.2010-07-24Outdoor procession with a golden palanquin decorated with white and yellow flower garlands, multicoloured tassels in orange, pink, blue and green, and hanging gold bells. Seated on the palanquin in an orange robe and orange head wrap is a figure with a long rudraksha mala, who appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the orange saffron attire, long hair and rudraksha mala. A shaved-headed man in orange robes stands at the left holding a fan-like object. Around the palanquin are devotees in white clothes, many wearing round orange-and-white badges, some holding red and orange flags, and a woman in a white sari. Green foliage is visible at the upper right.2010-07-24A decorated golden procession chariot hung with white jasmine garlands, bells, and tassels in pink, purple, orange and green. Standing at left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and glasses holds a round gold-rimmed shield with a blue emblem. Seated centrally in orange robes with a saffron head wrap and long white garland, a woman holds a similar shield, and a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands behind her on the platform. A small framed portrait of a person in an orange head wrap sits at lower right, labelled in Kannada script. Police in dark caps stand at the lower edge, and onlookers crowd the sides of a red dirt slope behind.2010-07-24Outdoor 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.2010-07-24