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A seated figure rides in a flower-decorated silver palanquin under a red umbrella with tasselled fringe. He wears saffron-orange robes, a pale pink turban, a long rudraksha-style mala of golden beads, and a garland of red, white and purple flowers, while holding a silver trident upright in his right hand. Marigolds, yellow blossoms and gerbera flowers decorate the palanquin. The distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha adornments are cues for Swamiji (probable), shown as a procession participant in a ratha-style palanquin.

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December 25 20092009-12-25A man in saffron-orange robes sits on a silver, flower-decorated chariot or palanquin during a procession, beneath a large red and multicolored parasol with tasselled fringe. He wears a gold-trimmed headband, a red-and-white garland with a rudraksha-style gold necklace, and holds a silver trishula (trident) upright in his right hand. Marigold, white jasmine, yellow and orange flowers drape the silver seat. A partially visible person with a decorated headpiece appears at the lower edge. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha-style beads and a ceremonial headband, consistent with the page's description of a procession appearance.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A seated man rides on a decorated ratha or palanquin during a festival procession. He wears an orange saffron robe with gold borders, a white turban edged with gold, a gold necklace, and bangles. He wears red and white jasmine garlands with yellow and green accents, and he holds a tall golden trident with his right hand. Behind him is a red and teal fringed canopy, and colourful balloons in pink, yellow, white, green, and orange surround the vehicle. A silver-decorated seat and a dark-clothed attendant at the lower edge complete the scene.2008-12-29December 25 20092009-12-25December 29 20082008-12-29Outdoor procession photo of a seated man in orange-saffron robes on a silver-toned ornate palanquin or ratha, decorated with yellow marigold and red-maroon flower garlands and white floral trim. A multicoloured fringed umbrella with blue, yellow, green and red panels and bird motifs shades him. He wears a saffron turban with a red-and-gold forehead band, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder with purple, white and yellow beads. He rests one arm on his knee and smiles toward the crowd, with a second orange-clad figure seated behind him. Foreground shows the edge of the crowd and floral arrangements on the vehicle.2009-12-25A figure seated on a decorated palanquin or chariot under a red canopy with colourful balloons, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over the body, a white turban edged with gold embroidery, and a red bindi. Long red-and-white garlands with yellow and green accents hang around the neck and across the chest, and a gold armlet is worn on the upper arm. The right hand holds a tall gold trident staff, and the eyes are lowered in a calm, meditative expression. Ornate silver-toned metal panels frame the seat. a person: the figure has long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron clothing, a gold trident and a garland, consistent with the appearance-based cues; the page does not state his presence at this event.2008-12-29A man sits in an ornate silver chariot or palanquin during a procession, smiling and looking to the side. He wears a saffron-orange garment draped over one shoulder, a tan turban with a gold headband featuring a red central ornament, and multiple gold bead necklaces with a gold chain. Large garlands of red roses, purple and yellow marigolds and white flowers hang around his neck and over the chariot's silver frame. A white trident-shaped ceremonial object is in the lower foreground, and a white wristband is on his wrist. The 'swami' cues are saffron clothing, a turban and gold ornaments on a ceremonial chariot, so the person is a probable Swamiji candidate.2009-12-25A smiling man sits on an ornate silver-and-gold palanquin throne beneath a red canopy decorated with fringe and coloured balloons. He wears a white and gold turban, a tilak on his forehead, an orange draped robe edged with gold, a gold armlet and bangles, and a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers. He holds a tall gold trident-topped staff. Behind him a second man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace holds a gold staff, and balloons in white, green, blue and orange fill the scene. Outdoors, with a water tower visible in the background.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29