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A 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.

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A photograph of a procession float decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, golden bells and bright green, red and blue tassels. A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi raises his right hand in a wave. He wears a cream and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold ceremonial necklace and a red and white flower garland. He appears to be seated on the raised float.2010-01-01A smiling man rides on a decorated procession vehicle, raising his right hand in a blessing wave. He wears a gold ornate crown, a red and gold garland, and a long gold bead necklace over a white and cream dhoti-style cloth. A red tilak mark is on his forehead. The vehicle is draped with yellow marigold garlands, purple and white flower strands, red and orange tassels, and a green tassel, with a maroon velvet seat in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the person in the procession, identified by the gold crown, long hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-free ceremonial attire of a procession honoree.2010-01-01A smiling man rides in a festival procession, framed by long garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and white flowers. He wears an ornate gold crown with red and green tassels, a red tilak on his forehead, layered gold beaded necklaces, and a red flower garland over a cream-colored garment with an orange-edged shawl. He raises one hand. The bright sky and floral decor suggest an outdoor ceremonial parade. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair, a gold crown, ornate gold necklaces and a ceremonial cream garment, matching the page's festival procession context.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 smiling man with long dark hair sits on a red velvet seat of a decorated procession chariot. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red bindi, a white garment with a gold border, and layered gold bead necklaces. Thick red and white garlands and yellow marigold strands hang around him and along the chariot's pillars. Above him are orange, red and green tassels on the canopy, with gold fittings and bells at the base. Foliage is blurred in the background. The man's appearance, with long hair, crown and layered gold necklaces, is consistent with the page's a person reference, so this is a person seated in a procession.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 man stands on a decorated procession vehicle, waving his right hand and smiling. He wears an ornate gold crown with a gold pendant and a red tilak on his forehead, a cream-coloured cloth over his shoulder, a red flower garland and a long strand of gold beads. Behind him are a gold-finial ratha structure with green and blue tassels, marigold and white flower garlands on the poles, and a red and yellow canopy with a dove emblem. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a crown, a red garland and ceremonial gold necklaces, standing on a procession ratha.2010-01-01A photograph of a procession chariot decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, green and red silk tassels and gold-toned fittings. A smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a white and gold dhoti-style garment sits in the centre, wearing a red flower garland, a white flower garland and a gold-bead necklace. The figure appears to be a person in a procession role. His appearance shows several cues of a person candidate: long swept hair, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha-style adornment, though the identification is uncertain. Red and blue fabric drapes the vehicle's seat.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 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 photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden procession chariot, decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, multicolored tassels in green, red, orange and blue, and gold bells. He wears a gold crown, a red bindi, and a gold and cream garment with a red shawl across his shoulder, smiling and waving his right hand to the crowd. Behind him are gold and flower-draped chariot fittings under a clear sky. Appearance-based probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, ornate gold crown and gold ceremonial necklaces, seated on the procession ratha.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.2010-01-01