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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate procession chariot, waving his right hand and smiling. He wears a gold crown with a red tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, a white dhoti with a gold border, layered gold beaded necklaces and a thick red flower garland. Behind him hang tall tassels in orange, pink, red, green and blue from a golden canopy decorated with yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. In the foreground are red velvet cushions and marigold flowers. Palm fronds blur in the background. The appearance and attire match the a person cues, though the identification is uncertain.

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A photograph of a procession float or ratha decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands and hanging tassels in orange, pink, maroon and green. A smiling man with long dark hair sits on a maroon velvet seat, waving his right hand. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red bindi, a red flower garland, multiple gold beaded necklaces and a cream-and-gold draped cloth. Brass pots with flowers sit in the foreground. Probable Swamiji is seated on the float, with long hair, a gold crown, gold necklaces and cream and gold robes, waving to the crowd during a procession.2010-01-01A smiling man rides a decorated procession vehicle, waving his right hand. He wears an ornate gold crown with a sunburst-style back piece, a red bindi on his forehead, long dark hair, a white and gold-bordered dhoti-style cloth, and a red flower garland over multiple heavy gold bead necklaces. Above him hang large fringed canopy tassels in orange, red, green and blue, and tall garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers frame the scene. Palm foliage blurs in the background.2010-01-01A smiling man rides in an ornate procession vehicle, waving with his right hand. He wears a gold crown with a red bindi on his forehead, long dark hair, a white dhoti-style cloth with gold border, a red flower garland and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace. Behind him hang tassels in orange, red, green and blue, with yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands wrapped around golden poles, and palm trees stand in the background. The clothing, garlands and crown are consistent with a Swamiji (probable) figure, presented as the honoured rider of the chariot, with the appearance cues of long hair, gold crown and ornate clothing.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate golden palanquin or float in an outdoor procession waves his right hand and smiles. He wears a gold crown with a red forehead dot, a white and gold dhoti-style garment, and layered gold beaded necklaces over a red flower garland. The canopy above is hung with yellow, white, purple and red marigold and jasmine garlands and tassels in orange, pink, red, green and blue. Foliage and a gold kalasha-like finial appear in the foreground. a person is present in appearance: the crown, gold ornaments, and ceremonial palanquin fit the procession context, with a central seated figure in festive regalia.2010-01-01A photograph of a man standing on an ornate procession vehicle decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, red flowers and green and red tassels. He wears a gold crown with a sunburst back, a red kumkum mark on his forehead, a red flower garland and a gold-beaded necklace over a white and gold cloth. He raises one hand in blessing toward the crowd under a clear blue sky. Probable Swamiji is identifiable by the crown, long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and ceremonial procession setting, shown in person during a procession.2010-01-01A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate processional vehicle decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and red, and green tassels hanging from the frame. He wears a tall gold crown with a sunburst-style backing, a red bindi on his forehead, long dark hair, and a white and gold-bordered garment with a gold necklace and red flower garlands draped over his shoulders. He raises his right hand in a blessing gesture, with a blue sky behind him and a red and gold cushioned seat in the foreground. Given the page's indication that he is present at this event, the figure matches the appearance of Swamiji (probable), based on the crown, long hair, ornate gold necklace and flower garlands on the procession vehicle.2010-01-01A smiling man in a procession raises his right hand in blessing while looking upward. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red centre mark on his forehead, a red and white flower garland, a gold necklace and a cream-coloured garment. Behind him are a green silk tassel, a red fringe, gold finials, yellow marigold garlands and a banana leaf, with a blue velvet cushion in the foreground under a clear sky. a person is shown in a procession setting, wearing the gold crown and garland, with a raised-hand blessing gesture.2010-01-01A photograph of a procession float decorated with yellow marigold garlands, purple and white flower strands and a canopy with orange and red tassels. A smiling man in a gold crown and a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands on the float, raising both hands in greeting. He wears a red tilak on his forehead and a red garland with gold beaded necklaces. The sky is blue behind him.2010-01-01A smiling man rides on a decorated procession vehicle under a canopy with red and orange fringe and green tassels. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red tilak mark on his forehead, and a white garment with a gold border, with red and gold garlands around his neck. Both hands are raised in greeting toward the crowd. The chariot is covered in yellow marigold garlands, purple and white flower strands, and red flowers against a clear blue sky. The person is partly obscured by the flowers and fringe of the vehicle.2010-01-01A photograph of a festival procession on a decorated vehicle. A man with long dark hair, wearing a gold ornate crown, a red bindi, a white garment with gold edging, a red flower garland and a multi-strand gold bead necklace, smiles broadly and raises his right hand in a wave. He sits on a plush dark red cushioned seat trimmed with orange. Behind him stands a red and green canopy umbrella with fringed tassels, and tall yellow and orange marigold garlands hang on pillars. Green and red tassels dangle from the canopy poles, with a decorated shrine-like structure at the lower right.2010-01-01A photograph of a procession float decorated with yellow marigold garlands, red and orange tassels and a palm backdrop. A seated man wearing an ornate gold crown and a red floral garland over a white dhoti-style garment and gold necklaces sits on the float, one hand raised holding a wooden rod. Orange and purple flowers fill the foreground, and banana leaves and a clear blue sky appear behind the float. The figure is a person, identifiable by long swept-back hair, a gold crown, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and ceremonial clothing. Another person's hand is visible at the lower left.2010-01-01A man rides on a decorated procession chariot, raising his right hand in a wave and smiling broadly. He wears a gold crown with a red tilak on his forehead, a red flower garland across his chest, a cream-white garment, and a gold beaded necklace. Behind him a red and green canopy with tasselled fringe shelters the seat, and yellow and purple flower garlands hang along the chariot's pillars. Gold finials and a dark cushioned seat with marigold garlands fill the foreground. The image shows a ratha procession with floral decoration and a canopy; a Swamiji (probable) candidate is present, identified by long swept-back hair, a gold crown, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and a red garland, while the scene itself is an outdoor procession.2010-01-01