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A festive procession scene. A central figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with a white floral garland and a dark rudraksha mala, sits smiling on a palanquin-like seat decorated with colourful tassels in red, green, purple and orange. A bald man in orange robes stands at the lower left, and a white-clad man holds a golden-yellow fan-like object. Women in colourful saris, one wearing a yellow top and a round badge bearing a portrait, stand in the crowd behind. Orange flags and white jasmine garlands frame the scene, and a golden kalasha-style finial is visible at the right.

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A photograph of a procession on a palanquin decorated with gold finials, colourful tassels and white flower garlands. Seated centrally is a person in an orange turban and orange robes with a long white garland and a rudraksha mala, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, an orange turban, saffron robes, rudraksha beads and ceremonial garlands. Beside and behind the palanquin, another orange-clad devotee with a shaved head gestures toward him, a woman in a purple sari and glasses sits nearby, and a flag with orange fabric is raised at the right.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a decorated palanquin draped with white flower garlands and gold-tasseled hangings. A central figure in an orange turban, orange robe and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an orange cushion, wearing a white and red flower garland, with a smile and eyes lowered. A bald man in orange robes in the foreground sits with hands raised in a gesture of greeting or blessing. Behind them a woman in glasses sits in the palanquin, and orange flags are visible above. a person cue is present: the central figure's long hair, orange turban and rudraksha mala, but the face cannot be confirmed so the identity is uncertain.2010-07-24Outdoor procession scene on a decorated palanquin with colourful tassels in red, green, orange and blue hanging at the left edge. A person in an orange-saffron turban and matching orange-and-gold garments sits centred, wearing a long white jasmine garland with red flowers and rudraksha malas, with long dark hair visible. A bald man in orange robes and glasses sits in the lower foreground. Behind, a woman in a white sari with a blue top and beaded necklace holds a young child in an orange outfit, and a round orange badge with a portrait is pinned nearby. A red-and-orange flag with lettering is visible overhead.2010-07-24A photograph of a procession seen up close. A person in an orange turban and orange robe with a gold-edged shawl sits on an ornate palanquin, wearing a long white jasmine garland with red flower accents and a rudraksha mala. Long dark hair falls over the shoulder. Behind them, a red flag with a saffron emblem flutters from a pole, and to the left colourful tassels in red, green, orange and purple hang from the palanquin. In the foreground a bald man in glasses wearing orange clothes is seated. A woman in a white dotted blouse with a blue trim and a long braid is visible at the upper right.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.2010-07-24February 10 20132013-02-10A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a white and gold turban, saffron-orange robes with gold borders, and a thick red and white flower garland, sits on a raised orange-draped seat beneath a canopy with orange and green fringed valances and orange pennant flags. He grips a tall gold-tipped staff. Behind him sit other saffron-robed figures, including a bearded man in orange, and a man in a white shirt holds up a hand in the background. Devotees and onlookers in white and colourful saris crowd the shaded tent, with a decorated ratha-style structure with red and white garlands visible in the background. Outdoor festival procession setting.2008-12-29A 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.2010-07-24Outdoor 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 procession on a decorated ratha-style palanquin. A smiling person in a gold ornate crown with jewelled settings, red and orange robes, a red and white floral garland and a rudraksha-style mala sits centrally, holding a tall silver staff with one hand. Behind a wooden canopy with coloured tassels in red, pink, yellow, teal and green, a bare-chested man with white ash marks stands at left holding a gold-topped staff, wearing beaded necklaces. Marigold and white flower garlands hang from the vehicle. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the crown and orange-red robes, based on the crown, saffron clothing and garlands, with the seated person described as the procession's honoured leader. Other devotees are partially visible, and a person in dark clothing stands at right.2013-02-10December 24 20082008-12-24July 15 20112011-07-15