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A man in a procession chariot is decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, pink flowers and a palm backdrop. He wears a gold crown, a red and white garland, and a gold-bead necklace over a white and gold garment with an orange-edged shawl. Gold finials, a gold canopy pole, and green, blue and red tassels frame him. A printed caption on the photo reads partially but no full name is legible.

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A man in a gold crown rides on an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot during a procession, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, red and pink flower strands, and colourful silk tassels in red, orange, green and blue hanging from a canopy. He wears a red tilak on his forehead, a red garland around his neck over a bare upper body, gold necklaces, and a dark shawl, and smiles while seated on a deep blue and maroon cushioned seat. A person's hand holds a long wooden pole with an ornate gold top. Palm fronds and blue sky form the background. The visible figure is a seated man in a crown, with features and appearance I cannot confirm, so identity remains uncertain.2010-01-01A photograph of a smiling man seated on a festival float or chariot during a procession. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red mark on his forehead, long dark hair, a red and white flower garland and a golden bead necklace over a cream and white garment. Behind him rise tall tassels in orange, red and green and yellow marigold garlands hang at the sides, with a red cushion in the foreground.2010-01-01A photograph of a procession float decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red tassels. A smiling man wearing an ornate gold crown and a white dhoti-style garment with a cream shawl stands on the float. He wears a red flower garland and a necklace of gold-toned beads, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him are gold finials and a blue tassel on the canopy, and flower petals are scattered in the foreground.2010-01-01A man sits on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha during a procession, smiling and looking to the side. He wears a gold crown, long dark hair falling past his shoulders, a white upper garment with a red and white flower garland, and a red and gold patterned lower cloth. The chariot is decorated with thick garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms, with hanging red, green, orange and pink tassels from an overhead canopy. Clear blue sky is behind. The seated man shows the swept hair, crown and ornate attire associated with the a person, but appearance is only partly verifiable from this angle.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 man with long dark hair and a red bindi rides on a golden ornate chariot decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, pink and red flowers. He wears a gold crown with a turquoise and gold element, a saffron-orange garment, layered gold and red beaded necklaces, and smiles with eyes closed. Green, yellow and orange tassels hang from golden poles, and palm trees and a clear blue sky form the background. Swamiji (probable) appears in the chariot, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklaces and a crown.2012-01-01A photograph of a man riding in a decorated procession vehicle, waving with his right hand raised beside his face and smiling broadly. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red bindi on his forehead, a red garment, and a gold necklace. Behind and around him are a green tasselled fringe, a gold finial, garlands of yellow marigolds, and a deep maroon velvet canopy edged with gold, with pink and white flowers below.2010-01-01A smiling man rides on a decorated procession float, raising his right hand in greeting. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red bindi, a gold necklace and a cream garment with a deep maroon cloth draped over the seat. Behind him stand tall pillars wrapped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, with red and green tassels and purple flowers. Golden urn-shaped finials and gold ornaments decorate the float, and the clear blue sky shows above. Appearance-based probable Swamiji: the gold crown, ornate gold jewellery and garlanded processional throne are visible cues, and he is physically present on the float.2010-01-01A smiling man rides on a golden, flower-decorated ratha or procession vehicle. He wears an ornate gold crown, an orange saffron robe, multiple strands of gold beads and rudraksha-style malas, and a red kumkum/bindi on his forehead. Red and yellow flower garlands drape his shoulders and the chariot. Overhead hang tassels in pink, orange, red, green and blue from golden bells. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, crown, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace suggest the Nithyananda Paramashivam role, seated in a festival procession.2009-12-27A photograph of a procession float decorated with yellow, orange, pink and purple marigold and flower garlands, hanging green, blue, red and orange silk tassels, and gold-finished poles and bells. A man seated on the float wears a gold crown, a red-and-gold garland, a gold necklace and a cream dhoti with an orange-and-red shawl, with a red bindi on his forehead, smiling with eyes closed. A person's hand holding a wooden staff is visible at the left edge. The gold ratha or chariot is adorned with flowers and clear blue sky is behind. Swamiji is probable in this image: the seated man has long swept-back hair, a gold crown and layered gold necklaces, consistent with the page's festival context.2010-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01A smiling man rides in an ornate golden procession chariot decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers, and red rose strands. Above him hangs a canopy with orange, pink, red and green silk tassels, and a gold crown with a finial sits on his head. He wears a white and cream dhoti-style garment, a red bindi on his forehead, and layered gold beaded necklaces. Cushions of maroon velvet with gold trim line the seat, and gold-topped urn-like ornaments stand in the foreground. The scene suggests a ratha procession. The man has long dark hair and appears to be a person in appearance, with his crown, flowing hair and ornate gold regalia as cues.2010-01-01