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A man rides in a ceremonial procession under a yellow canopy hung with red, green and yellow tassels and strands of white jasmine and orange-red marigold garlands. He wears an ornate gold crown with jewelled details and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair falling behind. A maroon garment with gold trim covers his shoulders, and a red and white flower garland hangs around his neck. Gold bangles are visible on his wrist. Swamiji (probable) by the appearance cues of the ornate crown, long hair and ceremonial dress, seated as the central rider of a festival ratha or palanquin.

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A man sits on a decorated procession vehicle beneath a yellow canopy with fringed tassels in yellow, pink, red and green. He wears an ornate gold crown with floral and jewelled filigree, a red bindi, a maroon velvet garment edged with orange, and garlands of white jasmine, red-and-white flowers and orange marigolds draped across his shoulders. Gold-finished ornamental poles and marigold garlands frame the scene against a pale sky.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20Photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate processional chariot beneath a canopy with yellow, orange, red, green and magenta tassels. He wears an elaborate gold crown with a red bindi on his forehead, a mustard-green garment, a gold armlet and long dark hair, with white and red jasmine and marigold garlands draped over his shoulders and the chariot railings. Gold finials and deep maroon cushions surround him.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20A smiling man rides on an ornate golden-and-maroon chariot decorated with white jasmine and orange marigold garlands. He wears an elaborate gold crown with red and green gem accents, a red bindi, a rudraksha-style necklace of white and red flowers, a gold armlet, and a mustard-yellow garment. Behind him stand fringed canopy tassels in orange, red and green, with gold finials. Overcast sky in the background suggests an outdoor procession.2010-12-20December 20 20102010-12-20January 01 20122012-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A man with eyes closed and a faint smile sits at the front of an outdoor ceremonial setting. He wears an ornate gold crown with red and pink jewelled accents, a red bindi and white markings on his forehead, and a thick gold necklace with round gold beads over a leopard-print garment. Red and pink flower garlands hang around his shoulders, and a saffron-orange cloth is draped over one arm. Large green, red and orange tassels hang behind him, and a gold ornamental object with a brass vessel sits in the foreground. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, crown, gold necklaces and ceremonial garb, seated in an honoured ceremonial position.2013-03-02December 27 20092009-12-27December 20 20102010-12-20