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A man seated on a silver throne-like palanquin at night, beneath a silver canopy trimmed with multicoloured tassels in red, orange, green, blue and purple, with peacock feathers at the top. He wears a saffron-orange cloth, a rudraksha-style mala, layered gold necklaces and a pink-and-white flower garland, and holds a small white object in one hand. Red and gold draping hangs from the canopy and gold leafy decoration frames the seat. Bearers in dark clothing with long hair carry the palanquin in the foreground, and a brass vessel rests near the seat. The a person cues are the saffron cloth, gold necklaces and mala in a procession setting, though the appearance is not certain enough to be definitive.

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Night procession photograph of a silver ratha or palanquin-style chariot decorated with multicoloured tassel hangings in red, orange, green, yellow and purple, golden leaves and peacock-feather ornaments. A bearded man seated on a silver throne-like seat wears a long pink-and-white flower garland, a gold pendant necklace, orange-red dhoti-style clothing and a bare-chested torso, and holds a long ceremonial sword across his lap. Two lion figures flank the seat, and a few people in red and orange clothing walk alongside the chariot, with a bright light glowing in the foreground.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night photograph of a procession chariot decorated with silver panels, peacock feathers and long tassel garlands in red, green, purple, yellow and orange. A bearded man in a ceremonial pink-and-gold garland and heavy gold necklace sits on a silver throne with red cushions, his arms resting on the armrests. Lit wooden figures and a golden trident-like staff are in the foreground, with colored powder-covered figures and urns below. The swami is shown seated in ceremonial honor, with a distinctive long hair and rudraksha-style gold adornments, appearing consistent with the candidate Swamiji (probable) by ornate cues and the page's event context.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair seated on an ornate silver throne with a red seat cushion, flanked by tall tiered tassel decorations in red, green, yellow, purple and gold. He wears a rust-orange wrap and a pink-and-white flower garland, with a gold pendant necklace and gold bangles, and holds a long wand-like rod. Carved stone lion figures sit at the base of the throne on a pink and leopard-print cloth, with a brass vessel and a small kalasha-like object beside it. Partially visible devotees in the foreground and a dark crowd fill the background.2017-03-13Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style throne under a silver canopy decorated with colourful tassels in red, green, yellow, purple and orange, flanked by peacock feathers and gold leaves. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti or wrap, gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, with a tilak on his forehead, and holds a short ceremonial wand while smiling. Several bare-headed and long-haired devotees, some in saffron, are visible in the foreground carrying or pulling the chariot, and a golden kalasha-like pot and wooden poles sit at the lower edge. A purple bird is visible in the upper left sky.2017-03-13A photograph taken at night of a man seated on an ornate silver and red throne-like palanquin decorated with multicolored tassels in red, orange, green, blue and yellow, peacock feathers, gold leaves and red drapes. He wears an orange-brown robe, a gold necklace, rudraksha beads, and a pink and white flower garland, holding a red staff, and smiles toward the crowd. a person: long hair and ornate gold jewellery with rudraksha malas align with the candidate's presentation, seated in procession. Blurred devotees in the foreground and lit background.2017-03-13A nighttime procession on a decorated silver palanquin or ratha. A bearded man seated on a silver throne-like seat, wearing a pink-and-white floral garland, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a saffron-orange draped cloth, with a tilak on his forehead, smiles with arms spread on the armrests. Behind him rise tiered tassels in red, orange, purple, green and blue, gold leaf foliage, and peacock-feather ornaments. Devotees in orange and red turbans and saffron clothing stand around the vehicle and walk alongside it. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated in a ceremonial procession, identified by his distinctive ornate adornments, long hair, and saffron robes.2017-03-13A night procession on a decorated silver ratha or chariot with a peacock-feather canopy and tassels in red, orange, blue, green and purple. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair and a ceremonial gold necklace sits on a silver seat draped in red, holding a long red-and-gold staff. He wears a pink and white flower garland and saffron-orange cloth. Devotees in saffron and orange line the foreground, and onlookers stand in the dim street behind.2017-03-13Night photograph of a festival procession. A bearded man with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate silver-and-gold ratha/chariot throne decorated with colourful tassels in orange, yellow, purple, red and green, peacock feathers and gold foliage. He wears a rust-orange garment, a pink and white flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a long wooden staff. Behind him stands a bright red umbrella. Devotees in red and orange clothes line the procession, one woman with a gold necklace visible on the right. Swamiji (probable) appears in this scene, identified by the long hair, ornate gold and garland adornments and rust-orange clothing on the throne. Bright festive lights glow in the background.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13