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Night procession photograph of a man seated on a silver ratha-style palanquin with a silver canopy decorated with multicoloured tassels and a peacock-feather fan. He wears a saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala, a long pink-and-white garland, a gold chest ornament and bangles, with a tilak on his forehead; the chariot's red cushion and red drapes frame him. Several men and attendants covered in colourful powder. Blurred blue and white lights and a bright lamp fill the background. a person is seated centre, identified by his saffron-orange robe, long swept hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, consistent with the page's reference to Holi and procession.

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March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession on a decorated silver ratha with a silver canopy and peacock-feather ornaments. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and a pink-and-white flower garland; he has a tilak and smiles. Multicoloured tassel-decorated hangings line the chariot. Around the base, devotees in white and saffron clothing stand near brass kalashas and offering trays with flowers. a person: the seated man wears saffron clothing, rudraksha, gold necklaces and a flower garland, cues consistent with the page's claim, so the figure is labelled as probable and marked in_person.2017-03-13Night procession on a decorated silver ratha or palanquin, lit by blue and white fairy lights. A bare-chested man seated on a red cushion throne wears a rudraksha mala, a heavy gold necklace, a pink-and-white flower garland, and a saffron-orange cloth on his lower body. A tall silver canopy topped with peacock-feather ornaments is hung with rainbow tassels in red, green, yellow, purple and orange. He holds an orange rod and smiles. Below him, men in yellow and orange clothing stand on the cart's base near brass and gold pots, with several people in the foreground and background. Visible identity is uncertain, so the a person field is unsure.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin with a peacock-feather crown and colourful tassel canopy hung with red, orange, green and purple tassels. He wears a rust-red dhoti, a pink and white flower garland, layered rudraksha malas, a gold ceremonial pendant and a crown, and holds a sword-like staff. A crowd of devotees, many in red and orange, surrounds the palanquin with women raising hands and offerings. a person is visible in the seat, though appearance is partly obscured by distance and lighting.2017-03-13Night procession scene: a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style throne canopied with a silver umbrella-shaped top and hung with colourful tassels in red, purple, orange, green and yellow, decorated with peacock feathers and gold leaves. He wears a reddish-orange dhoti-style garment, a gold ceremonial necklace, a long pink-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with a forehead tilak, and his hand rests on a red-and-orange cloth. Around him, devotees in orange and saffron clothing stand close, some with bare arms and wet hair, and a silver umbrella is held aloft at the right. Probable Swamiji's appearance matches several cues here (swept-back hair, saffron clothing, gold necklaces and a garland) and he is seated on the throne as the central figure of a procession.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession on a dark road: a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style chariot draped with red and orange fabric, rainbow tassel-hung canopy and gold leaf decorations, peacock feather motif above. He wears a pink and white flower garland, layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles, a brown-red dhoti, and holds an orange-red staff across his lap, smiling. Behind him two women in dark clothing with red tones watch and smile. Torchlight and a street lamp glow in the background, with crowd silhouettes below the chariot. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the decorated chariot, shown by the long hair, gold necklaces and saffron-toned attire, a procession ratha setting.2017-03-13A nighttime procession on a decorated ratha or chariot with a silver canopy and silver-framed seat. A bearded man in a saffron-orange garment sits centrally, wearing a crown, a multi-strand gold necklace, a pink-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, holding a small brass vessel and a flute-like staff. Behind him, a woman in a red and orange sari holds a ritual implement. The chariot is hung with tassels in red, orange, green, blue and purple, with peacock-feather ornaments and foliage. Blue fairy lights glow in the background, and a crowd of devotees in white and yellow clothing surrounds the vehicle, with a lit lamp in the foreground.2017-03-13A night photograph of a procession chariot with a silver throne canopy and silver-embossed seat, decorated with tiered tassels in red, green, yellow, blue and orange and gold leaves. A bearded man in saffron-red dhoti and gold necklaces, with a pink and white flower garland, sits on a leopard-print cushion with red and orange cushions beside him. A dark red shawl drapes behind him and he smiles. Attendants in orange and maroon clothing hold poles and steady the chariot at the sides, and a peacock-feather ornament crowns the canopy. a person seated in a ceremonial procession, based on the saffron clothing, gold ornaments and garlands.2017-03-13Night procession on a decorated chariot with a silver canopy and peacock-feather ornaments. A bearded man in a saffron-brown dhoti with a pink-and-white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads sits on a silver-and-red seat, holding a yellow rope. Colourful tasselled fringe in red, orange, green and purple hangs from the canopy. Around the chariot, saffron-clad devotees and women in orange and red saris pour or sprinkle coloured powder, with decorated pots in the foreground. Umbrellas and flags appear at the edges under street lights.2017-03-13