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A nighttime procession photograph showing a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin or ratha decorated with multicoloured tassels in red, orange, blue, green and yellow, and gold foliage. He wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace, ornate gold necklaces, a pink and white flower garland, a red shawl, a gold armlet and bangles, and has a tilak on his forehead and a crown-like headpiece. He holds an orange-red staff or rod. Beside him is a pink and gold umbrella and people in the background. a person is visible in person given the ornate saffron-red attire, long swept-back hair, crown and gold necklaces, though this is an appearance-based label only.

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A man seated on an ornate silver throne under a silver canopy decorated with peacock feathers and tiered tassels in red, green, orange, purple and yellow, with gold foliage at the sides. He is bare-chested with a red-orange shawl draped over his shoulders, wearing a gold necklace, a pink and white garland, gold armbands and a crown-like headpiece, with white and red markings on his forehead. He smiles and holds a white-handled object in one hand. Blurred figures in the foreground, some in white and red, suggest a night procession or ratha. a person appears to be the seated figure, identified by the throne, crown and ornate gold and garland cues.2017-03-13A 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 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.2017-03-13A 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.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13A night photograph of a decorated procession chariot. A bearded man with long dark hair, a white vertical tilak and a red bindi sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling, wearing a rust-brown dhoti-style garment, a pink and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces and gold armbands. Behind him rise tiered tassel towers in red, orange, green and blue with gold beaded rods, and a silver canopy with peacock-feather details. A yellow umbrella with floral embroidery stands at right. Devotees in white and purple clothing, one with a white forehead band, hold the chariot at the right edge. A silver lion figure rests at lower left.2017-03-13A 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.2017-03-13Night procession scene with a man seated on a silver throne-palanquin under a silver canopy decorated with multicolour tassels in red, orange, green, blue and purple and gold leaf garlands. He wears a red-orange dhoti or shawl, a pink flower garland, layered gold necklaces and gold armbands, and a small gold crown, smiling broadly. Peacock feather motifs and a red-and-gold drape hang from the throne. Several people in the foreground, partly visible, with orange and red head coverings, face the procession; a woman in a dark outfit stands at right near the palanquin. Dark night background.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13A 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.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13