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A photograph of a procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with pink, white and turquoise tinsel and fringe. A man in a maroon-red turban and rust-brown saffron-toned robes sits on the throne, raising his right hand in a wave, wearing a layered gold necklace, rudraksha mala and flower garlands in red, white and yellow. Behind him a dense crowd of devotees, many women in pink and red saris, watches from behind a yellow barrier, with a pink and red gateway and a white vehicle in the background. Marigolds and red and pink flowers fill the foreground.

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May 21 20162016-05-21A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden chariot during a street procession. He wears a rust-red turban, a rust-orange robe over one shoulder, layered gold necklaces, a red and white flower garland, gold armbands and bangles, and raises his right hand in a wave toward the crowd. The chariot has a golden sunburst backdrop, a canopy draped with white flower garlands and pink and blue streamers, and cushions in red and blue. Marigold heaps lie in front, and a crowd with banners stands behind the barricade under trees. a person is the seated figure, identified by the rust turban, saffron-orange robe, garlands and ceremonial gold jewellery.2016-05-21A smiling man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe sits on an ornate golden throne-like chariot seat under a decorated canopy hung with white jasmine strands and pink and blue tassels. He raises one hand in a wave, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala, gold armbands and bangles, and garlands of red roses, white jasmine and marigolds draped over his shoulders. Red velvet cushions with blue flower embroidery surround him. In the background a red banner shows a portrait labelled with Hindi text, and a crowd is visible at a roadside procession. a person appearance cues are present: rust-red turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold jewellery, though identity remains uncertain.2016-05-21A smiling man in a procession seated on an ornate golden throne-style chair on a decorated vehicle. He wears a deep maroon turban, maroon robes, layered gold necklaces, a long rudraksha mala, gold bangles and red-and-white garlands. His raised hand gestures toward the crowd beneath a fringed, tassel-decorated canopy with flower strands. Red velvet cushions with turquoise floral embroidery and orange marigolds surround him. Behind him, a pink banner and a yellow flag are visible on the roadside.2016-05-21A person seated on an ornate golden chariot throne waves a raised right hand and smiles during a procession. The figure wears a maroon-brown turban, a red-and-brown shawl over the shoulders, layered gold-toned necklaces, a red and white flower garland, and gold bangles. Behind them a gilded canopy is strung with white flower garlands and teal and magenta tassels. Red and orange marigold and red flowers fill the foreground and the seat. Cushions in red, pink and blue sit around the throne. Behind the chariot, a banner shows a painted deity scene, and onlookers stand along the roadside.2016-05-21A smiling man in a procession sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat under a decorated canopy hung with flower strands and tinsel. He wears a rust-brown turban, rust-brown robes, heavy gold necklaces, rudraksha mala strands and garlands of white, pink and yellow flowers, with gold armbands and bracelets. He raises one hand in greeting. Red velvet cushions with turquoise flower embroidery and marigold garlands surround him, and yellow flags stand in the background. The page does not confirm his identity, so no name is given.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A smiling person in a deep maroon turban and maroon robe rides in a red-cushioned palanquin, raising one arm in greeting. Multiple garlands of white jasmine, red roses and orange marigolds hang over the shoulders, with heavy gold necklaces and a gold pendant on the chest, and gold bangles on the wrist. Beside them a bald man with glasses and rudraksha malas sits in orange robes. Behind, a red-clad attendant holds the palanquin pole. Above is a yellow canopy hung with orange marigold strings and tassels, and a crowd lines a street with a temple gateway in the background under a clear sky.2016-05-09A smiling man in a maroon turban and maroon-saffron robe stands on a decorated procession vehicle, raising one arm high with a bangled wrist and holding a large ornate fan-shaped umbrella. He wears a heavy gold necklace with a pendant and multiple gold bangles. Behind him, a crowd gathers under a bright sky, with a colourful canopy and a red-and-gold ceremonial parasol with a painted deity face visible. Several other people in white and orange stand nearby. Swamiji (probable): the man is wearing a turban, saffron-toned ritual dress, layered gold necklaces and bangles on a ceremonial procession, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2015-09-15May 09 20162016-05-09