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Close photo of a smiling man in a golden ornate crown and saffron-orange garments, wearing a large multicolour flower garland of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple blooms and white flowers draped over his shoulders. He has a red bindi and a gold bead necklace. In the foreground blurred yellow flower garlands and a golden object appear, and a white pole stands at left. The setting suggests a festival procession.

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A smiling man in saffron-orange robes rides in a procession, raising one arm with a white ring on the finger. He wears an ornate gold crown with pink tassels, a red bindi and white sacred markings on his forehead, and a garland of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple flowers, white blossoms and green leaves draped over his shoulders. A string of large gold beads hangs across his chest. Yellow flower garlands and a golden object blur in the foreground. Appearance-based cues match a probable Swamiji (probable) in the procession, decorated with crown, saffron robes, garlands and gold beads, though identity is uncertain.2011-07-15A smiling man in a golden crown with a pink tassel stands on a festival chariot during a procession, wearing an orange saffron garment and a gold necklace of round beads. He wears a red bindi and holds a white ceremonial fan or whisk in one hand. His shoulders and chest are draped with thick garlands of marigolds, red roses, purple flowers and green leaves, and the surrounding decoration is heavy with yellow and orange blossoms. A bright gold ornament is visible in the lower right foreground.2011-07-15December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man with long dark hair wears an ornate gold crown and a red bindi, with a large garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves draped over his shoulders. He wears an orange garment and a gold bead necklace. Behind him are a golden processional structure with red, orange, yellow and green fabric tassels.2009-12-27Side profile of a smiling man wearing a textured tan-brown turban secured with a gold band and beaded trim, and an orange saffron garment. He is draped in layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white blossoms and purple flowers, with more garlands on the left edge. He appears to be standing on a raised platform or vehicle outdoors against a bright sky, with colourful tassels visible at the top edge. a person appearance cue is the ornate turban and saffron clothing, though the identification is uncertain.2009-12-25Close photograph of a smiling man in an ornate gold crown with floral repoussé patterns, wearing a red bindi, long dark hair, an orange garment and layered garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and greenery with gold bead necklaces. Behind him a red, green and gold ceremonial canopy or umbrella appears against a bright white background. Appearance cues include long hair, a crown, saffron-orange clothing and gold necklaces, consistent with Swamiji (probable) in a procession setting.2009-12-27A smiling man in a golden crown-like headdress with a wheel ornament behind him, wearing an orange saffron garment and multiple thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple flowers, white and pink blossoms and green leaves draped across his chest and shoulders, with gold rudraksha-style beads on the garland. He has a red tilak on his forehead and white markings on his skin, and a silver ornate tray or palanquin edge is visible at left. Bright outdoor light and blurred background suggest a procession setting.2011-07-15December 31 20092009-12-31December 25 20092009-12-25December 27 20092009-12-27Close profile photograph of a man wearing a wrapped beige-brown turban with a gold metal band across the forehead and a dark hoop earring, his long dark hair visible at the side. He wears a saffron-orange garment over one shoulder and is adorned with layered garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers. He smiles and looks to the right against a pale, washed-out sky background.2009-12-25December 27 20092009-12-27