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A man seated on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with gold bells, fringed tassels in orange, yellow, pink and green, and garlands of white, red and orange flowers. He wears an elaborate gold crown with red and green gemstones, a red bindi, a red and white flower garland, gold bangles and an orange-and-gold embroidered garment, and presses his palms together in namaste. A flame glows at the lower left and a flower arrangement rests in the foreground. A white-and-red garland and gold arm bands are visible. The palanquin setting suggests a procession. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include the ornate gold crown and rudraksha-style adornment, with the seated figure presiding over the procession.

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A photograph at night of a seated man riding a richly decorated golden procession vehicle. He wears an ornate gold crown with a central peak, a red and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala with gold beads, and a saffron wrap over bare shoulders, with a red bindi on his forehead. He smiles toward the side. Behind him hang green, magenta and yellow tassels, gold bells and marigold and white flower garlands on the vehicle's gilded frame.2011-12-15A photograph of a person seated on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with colourful tassels in green, pink, yellow and blue, and marigold garlands. The seated figure wears a gold crown with a jewelled finial, a white and red flower garland, gold armlets and bangles, and an orange-and-gold ornamented garment, with hands pressed together in namaskar. A golden bird figure appears at left and a lit oil flame sits in the lower foreground. a person: the seated figure has a shaved head, a gold crown and ceremonial gold ornaments consistent with a ceremonial procession seat; the candidate is present in person.2011-12-15A man seated on a decorated ceremonial chariot at night, smiling. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red-and-white flower garland, and a dark rudraksha mala over orange clothing. Golden bells and fringed tassels in orange, yellow, green, magenta and purple hang around the canopy, with garlands of marigolds and white blossoms draped on the structure. A gold-handled staff rests beside him. a person: a seated figure in a crown, garland and rudraksha mala on a processional ratha; the candidate's appearance is consistent with the page but cues are limited.2011-12-15A smiling man sits in a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha-style seat, wearing an ornate gold crown with a central motif and red tilak on his forehead. He wears a long garland of white and red flowers, a rudraksha mala with gold beads, and orange clothing visible at the chest. Behind and around him hang tassels in yellow, pink and green and bundles of marigold garlands, with gold-plated pillars and flower arrangements at the lower right. Swamiji (probable): the crown, orange clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments match the candidate's presentation, seated in a procession vehicle.2011-12-15 +1 copiesA smiling man rides on a decorated procession float, wearing an ornate gold crown with a fan-shaped back, an orange saffron garment, a dark red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair. He wears a gold rudraksha-style bead mala draped over red rose garlands mixed with yellow marigolds and white jasmine. Behind him stand a golden pillar and tall fringed tassels in green, blue, orange, pink and purple hanging from a canopy. Greenery sprigs decorate the float's front edge. The scene is a temple chariot or ratha procession under a clear blue sky, with the procession context suggested by the float and garlands. One person is physically visible.2009-12-27Photograph of a person seated in a golden palanquin-style setting, hands pressed together in namaste at the chest. The figure wears an ornate gold crown set with red and white stones, a red and white flower garland, gold bangles and a red bindi. Behind and around them hang gold-finished poles with tassels in orange, magenta, green and yellow, and strands of marigold garlands. A blurred orange-and-maroon cloth edge sits in the lower left foreground. The scene appears to be a procession or ceremonial display at night. a person appearance cues: the crowned, garlanded figure in ornate gold and red clothing, seated on a ceremonial throne-like vehicle.2011-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15May 27 20132013-05-27December 15 20112011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15A man seated in an ornate golden chariot at night, smiling, wearing a gold crown and a flower garland of white and red blossoms over an orange and brown robe. A silver trident is held in front of him. The chariot is decorated with gold fittings, hanging tassels in yellow, pink, green and blue, and marigold garlands. The darkened background suggests a night procession. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the procession, seated in the chariot with a gold crown, orange robe and garland, holding a trident.2011-12-15