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Outdoor procession at a Kumbh Mela-style event: a long-haired man in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gilded golden palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, tassels and hanging brass bells, with colourful tassels above. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange dhoti leans forward touching the palanquin, and another orange-clad attendant holds a phone at right. A dense crowd of spectators fills the foreground, and a thatched hut and orange tent appear behind. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and orange saffron clothing, matching the page's Swamiji reference (probable).

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February 10 20132013-02-10Outdoor procession at the Kumbha Mela in Allahabad. A long-haired man in orange-saffron robes and a shawl sits cross-legged on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, tassels and hanging brass bells. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a tilak mark and rudraksha beads, which fits the Swamiji (probable) candidate. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth and rudraksha mala leans forward and reaches toward the crowd. A dense crowd of devotees in the foreground, many men and some women, watches from below, with a thatched hut and a banner behind.2013-02-10A photograph of a decorated golden palanquin or ratha during a procession, draped with orange and marigold garlands and hanging tassels in red, pink, blue and purple, with a brass bell at the upper left. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a saffron/orange shawl over an orange dhoti sits on the throne, smiling and holding a rudraksha mala, with a tilak on his forehead; the appearance is consistent with a person on a palanquin during the Kumbha Mela procession, though the identity is uncertain. Beside him, a shaved-headed young man in an orange wrap and rudraksha malas bends forward and touches the seated man's bare foot in reverence.2013-02-10Outdoor festival procession at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering. A long-haired man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits smiling on a gilded golden palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, hanging gold bells and multicoloured tassels, under an orange and teal canopy. A bald man in orange robes kneels at the palanquin's edge, arm extended, and another bald man in orange stands beside it holding a mobile phone. A dense crowd of men and women in shawls and wraps fills the foreground, with a thatched hut and sky behind. The long-haired figure has distinctive hair and saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate.2013-02-10A festive procession on a decorated ceremonial float under a large red canopy with colourful tassels and gold bells. Beside him a bald man in saffron robes and a gold necklace holds a silver trident-topped staff. Marigold and rose garlands, green leaves and a silver-trimmed float frame the scene under a clear blue sky.2013-02-10A golden ceremonial chariot at the Kumbha Mela procession is decorated with marigold garlands, white flower strands, and hanging gold bells with red, pink, teal, purple and yellow tassels. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth leans forward and gestures toward the crowd, while another orange-clad attendant stands at right. Below, a dense crowd of devotees presses against the chariot, and a thatched hut and orange canopy frame the background.2013-02-10A photograph of an ornate golden palanquin procession vehicle decorated with garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers and tasselled canopy poles in orange, green, purple and red. A figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece, wearing orange robes and a garland, sits on a gold-and-red throne-like seat smiling and raising a hand in greeting. A carved golden dragon-head ornament projects from the front of the vehicle. Behind and around it, many people in white and orange clothes watch and walk along the procession route, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.2010-02-12Photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Kumbh Mela camp event. A figure with long dark hair in a saffron-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne draped with marigold and white garlands, beneath a large orange canopy with colourful tassels. A bald attendant in saffron robes and rudraksha mala kneels at the feet of the seated figure, washing or honouring them. Another saffron-clad attendant stands at right holding a red object. A framed portrait is set beside the throne. Dense crowd members, some with heads bare or in caps, are visible in the foreground.2013-02-10A photograph of a ceremonial palanquin procession. A seated man with long dark hair and an orange-and-yellow turban wears orange robes, rudraksha beads and a white flower garland with red ribbon accents, sitting on a red cushioned seat on the decorated palanquin. A bald man in orange robes with rudraksha mala stands at the left behind white flower garlands, and a younger man in orange robes with a gold-bordered sash stands at the right, one hand on a gold pole. The palanquin is hung with colourful tassels in pink, purple, green and orange and has a blue-and-gold emblem panel. The seated figure's identity is not established by the image itself; as an appearance-based candidate with turban, long hair, orange robes, rudraksha and garland cues, he is described as Swamiji (probable) on a palanquin.2010-07-24 +1 copiesA festival procession on a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin, its canopy and sides draped with white, yellow, purple and orange marigold garlands and green foliage. Seated on a gilded red throne is a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a white and red garland and rudraksha-style beads. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and orange head wrap sits with palms joined, wearing a beaded mala and holding a flower garland. Behind the chariot, many devotees in white clothes and orange saris stand with hands folded in anjali, some with pale headwear, watching the procession. a person is seated on the throne in the centre, identified by long swept hair, orange robe, garlands and ornate throne cues.2010-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10July 17 20082008-07-17