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A man rides in a golden processional chariot decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and bright red, green and blue silk tassels on golden finials. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red tilak on his forehead, a white and gold-bordered cloth, and a gold bead necklace with a red flower garland across his chest, and he smiles broadly. Probable Swamiji is visible in the procession; the figure wears a gold crown, a gold bead necklace and a flower garland, consistent with the page's procession context. Petals fill the air, and an ornate gold base and a striped maroon cushion are in the foreground.

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A figure rides in a festival procession, seated beneath a tall canopy decorated with long red, green and purple tassels and strands of yellow and orange marigold garlands. He wears an ornate gold crown with floral repoussé work and a red bindi, and his long dark hair falls past his shoulders. He has a red garland over a white shawl, a rudraksha-style bead necklace with gold bead spacers, and a gold-bordered cream dhoti. He is smiling with eyes half-closed, and the blurred background shows palm fronds and blue sky. Being a photograph of a procession figure, the probable Swamiji cues include the long hair, ornate gold crown and bead necklace.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.2010-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a smiling man seated beneath a decorated procession canopy. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red vermilion mark on his forehead, long swept-back dark hair, a red and white flower garland, and a cream-coloured wrap over his bare shoulder with gold beaded necklaces. Behind him hang a green tassel and red fabric, and yellow and white flower garlands wrap the canopy poles. The setting suggests a ceremonial procession.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, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits smiling on an ornate ceremonial palanquin decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red, green and orange tassels. He wears a bare chest with a gold necklace and a red-orange cloth around his waist, and a long red-and-white garland hangs over his shoulder onto a dark velvet seat. Gilded finials and a golden elephant sculpture stand at the corners of the procession vehicle under a clear blue sky. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally as the honoured figure of the procession, with long hair, gold ornaments and bare-chested dress as the distinguishing cues.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.2010-01-01A 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 decorated procession float, wearing an ornate gold crown with a red and gold finial above his head. He wears a saffron-orange garment, red and yellow flower garlands draped over his shoulders, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stand a tall gold and red decorated pole with green and red tassels, and palm fronds frame the sky.2009-12-27A smiling man with long dark hair sits on a decorated procession vehicle, wearing a cream-white dhoti and shawl, a long red and white flower garland, and a gold bead necklace. A red vermilion mark is on his forehead. Behind him are gold-tasseled canopy finials with green and blue tassels, red and yellow marigold garlands, and white jasmine strands on a pillar. Palm trees and a bright sky are visible in the background.2010-01-01A smiling man wearing a white embroidered turban with a red bindi sits on a decorated ratha or palanquin under a red, green and blue fringed canopy. He wears a white garment draped over his shoulder, with layered white and red flower garlands and a gold-beaded necklace. Yellow and pink marigold garlands frame the vehicle, and gold ornamental finials and a golden kalasha-style pole are visible. A swept-back dark hairstyle and ceremonial dress fit the appearance of a person seated in procession, though the image is not clearly identifiable. Greenery and bright sky appear in the background.2011-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27