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A smiling man with long dark hair sits under a canopy of brass bells and tasselled cloths in red, orange, pink, green and blue, strung with yellow and white marigold garlands. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red bindi, a red and gold garland, a gold bead necklace and a cream dhoti or wrap, and raises one hand in greeting. He appears to be riding on a decorated procession vehicle with flower garlands along its edge. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, gold crown, gold ornate necklace and ceremonial procession setting, appearing in person.

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A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a decorated festival chariot, waving his right hand in greeting. He wears a cream-white robe and a red flower garland with gold beads, and gold-toned bead necklaces. Behind him the chariot is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, red and white flower strands, green, blue and red tassels, and gold metal fittings. Palm trees and a pale sky appear in the background.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi waves his right hand from a festival procession float. He wears an ornate gold crown and a cream-white garment with a red flower garland around his neck and a gold ceremonial necklace. Above him hang pink, orange, red and green silk tassels and gold bells along a canopy of yellow and white marigold garlands. The setting is outdoors under pale sky, with a floral-decorated chariot in the foreground. Appearance suggests a probable Swamiji in procession, based on long swept-back hair, crown, gold necklace and ornate garlands.2010-01-01A smiling man rides on a decorated procession vehicle, waving his right hand in greeting. He wears a gold crown with a gold finial, a red tilak mark on his forehead, a red rose garland and a long necklace of gold beads over a cream and gold-bordered white garment. Behind him, a tall ratha-style structure is hung with orange, red, green and blue tassels and flower garlands, and a blue canopy edge is visible at right. The image is a close photograph taken outdoors in daylight.2010-01-01A photograph of a man seated on a decorated procession vehicle. He has long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead and wears a cream-white garment with a red rose garland and a multi-strand gold ceremonial necklace. He smiles and extends one hand outward in a gesture of blessing. Behind him hang green, red and blue tassels from gilded poles, and a golden ornament is visible at left. The garlanded canopy and bright festive decor suggest a procession setting. Only one person is physically present.2010-01-01A photograph of a man standing on a decorated procession vehicle, waving his right hand in greeting with a broad smile. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red tilak mark on his forehead, a white and gold-bordered shawl over white garments, and a red garland with a gold necklace of beads. Behind him are tall pillars wrapped in yellow and white marigold garlands, red and green tassels on a gold-fitted canopy, and a clear blue sky. Velvet cushions edged in orange and bright flower arrangements line the vehicle in the foreground. The appearance matches the a person candidate through his crown, garlands and saffron-and-gold ceremonial attire, while he is shown as a procession participant on a ratha.2010-01-01A smiling man in a procession waves his right hand toward the viewer while standing on a decorated float. He wears an ornate gold crown with a circular halo-like backing, a red tilak mark on his forehead, a red garland and a white flower garland, and a cream-coloured dhoti with a long gold-bead necklace. Behind him are yellow marigold garlands hanging on gold-tipped poles, red and green tassels, and a red and gold canopy with a blue panel. A sunlit outdoor crowd scene. a person figure is shown with crown, ornate gold and garland cues, and is the central figure of the procession float.2010-01-01A smiling man rides on a festival chariot decorated with flower garlands and bright orange, red, green and blue silk tassels. He raises his right hand in greeting. He wears a gold ornamented crown, a red bindi and tilak, a red flower garland over white clothing, and a long gold bead necklace. Behind him is a blue and gold canopy, and a brass kalasha-like ornament sits at the lower right. Swamiji (probable): the crowned figure in white and gold with long swept-back hair, a red garland and gold necklace, seated in a procession chariot.2010-01-01A photograph of a procession float or ratha decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, red flower strands, green and teal tassels and gold bells. A smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a red-and-white garland sits on red velvet cushions with gold ornamental necklaces and a cream-and-gold silk garment. He is the central figure on the float, seemingly in procession, with a golden ornamental finial visible at left.2010-01-01Outdoor procession photo of a man standing on a decorated float or palanquin, smiling, with long dark hair, a gold crown with ornate gold filigree, a red bindi on his forehead, a white and gold-trimmed garment, and multiple garlands of red and orange-red flowers around his neck and shoulders. Tall pillars wrapped in yellow and orange marigold garlands and purple flowers frame him, topped with gold finials and hanging tassels in red, orange, green and magenta. A blurred green tree background and a gold ornament are visible at the edges.2010-01-01A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate chariot decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, red and green tassels and gold finials. He wears a cream and gold dhoti-style garment and a red and white flower garland over gold-bead necklaces, and raises one hand in greeting. Strands of yellow flowers and gold-tipped swags frame the scene, with palm trees in the blurred background.2010-01-01A smiling man waves his right hand in a festival procession, standing beneath an ornate gold crown with a red central medallion and red tassels. He wears a red bindi, red and yellow flower garlands, and a gold necklace of beads over a white garment. Behind him are tall pillars of yellow marigold garlands and a green fabric tassel on a decorated pole. Swamiji (probable) appears in this procession, identified by the ornate gold crown, garlands and ceremonial gold necklace, while his role is a festival participant waving to onlookers.2010-01-01A smiling man rides on a decorated procession chariot, wearing an ornate gold crown with floral engraving and a red bindi on his forehead. He has long dark hair and wears a red and white flower garland over his shoulder, with gold bead necklaces and a cream-coloured cloth draped on his body. Above him hang tall tassels in orange, red, green and blue, and yellow and white flower garlands line the poles around him. The scene suggests a festival procession, with a blue and red canopy behind.2010-01-01