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A festival procession on a decorated silver-and-gold carriage. A long-haired man in an orange robe with a red-orange headband, wearing a white and red flower garland, sits seated on a silver throne-like seat beneath a colourful multi-panel umbrella with fringed tassels, embroidered with the word DHYANAPEETAM. A man in a dark suit and red tie leans forward to reach toward devotees, while another man in a suit stands at the carriage side. Orange flags and a gold trident frame the scene, with balloons and marigold garlands on the carriage. Sky and trees are visible behind.

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A procession scene outdoors under a blue sky. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style mala and a white and orange floral garland, sits on an ornate silver-trimmed carriage beneath a red and green canopy fringed with multicoloured tassels. Beside him a man in a black suit, white shirt and red tie holds the carriage rail. Both wear orange headbands. Orange flags and white balloons surround the carriage, and a second canopy appears at right. In the foreground, a person with an orange headband is partly visible. The figure in orange has long hair and distinctive saffron robes, a compatible presentation, so this is a probable Swamiji on a procession carriage.2007-12-25Outdoor procession on a decorated carriage under a multicolored canopy with tassels and a dove emblem, with orange flags on poles. A man with long dark hair, an orange headband, an orange robe and a white and red floral garland sits on the carriage. Beside him, a man in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie wears an orange headband. A trident finial and gold ornamented pole are visible. In the foreground, a man with glasses and curly hair walks past. a person seated in the carriage in orange robes with rudraksha-style and gold adornments, matching the Brahmotsavam procession context.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A procession scene in daylight under a multicoloured fringed canopy. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a red headband, wearing white and red flower garlands, rudraksha beads and a gold pendant, sits on an ornate silver-framed seat holding a gold trident-topped staff. Beside him, a smiling man in a dark suit, white shirt, red tie and orange headband sits on the same carriage. Orange and red flags, orange balloons and a canopy printed with partial 'a person' lettering surround them. Two other people in the foreground are partly visible.2007-12-25A festival procession on an open road under a clear sky. A central figure sits on an ornate silver-framed carriage seat beneath a colourful fringed canopy with a tasselled umbrella, smiling, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red-orange headband, a white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments. He is a probable Swamiji by appearance, cued by the long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha beads and ceremonial gold necklace. He holds a golden trident aloft. Beside him a man in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie also wears an orange headband, and orange flags and balloons decorate the carriage. Floral garlands drape the seat edges.2007-12-25Outdoor procession on a decorated horse-drawn carriage under colourful canopy umbrellas with green, red, yellow and white tassels and an embroidered panel reading Nithyananda. A man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a white-and-orange flower garland, a gold pendant and a headband, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Beside him a man in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie with a red headband holds the reins. Orange flags and orange-and-red garlands surround the carriage under a pale sky. a person is the saffron-robed passenger with long hair, garland and pendant, seated as the honoured rider during the Brahmotsav procession.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25Outdoor procession scene on a silver-decorated carriage under a bright orange and multicoloured fringed umbrella. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and an orange headband sits at centre, wearing a white-and-red-and-yellow flower garland and a gold-toned necklace, smiling broadly. A man in a dark suit with a white shirt and red tie, also with an orange headband, stands at right with a hand on the carriage. Several young men in orange headbands and white shirts help from below. Orange flags with the Dhyanapeetham emblem and tassel decorations surround the scene; the carriage is ringed with marigold and rose garlands and teal balloons, under trees and a clear blue sky.2007-12-25Outdoor procession photo under a clear sky. A man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle, orange headband, white and orange-red flower garlands and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate silver-backed carriage seat, holding a gold trident aloft. Beside him a man in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie with an orange headband smiles. A large red, green and white parasol with tassels shades them, and orange flags fly at the sides. a person: the seated man in saffron robes with long hair, rudraksha mala and gold trident is the Master riding in the horse-drawn carriage during the Brahmotsav procession.2007-12-25Outdoor procession on a decorated horse-drawn carriage under a blue sky. A man in an orange-and-saffron garment with a long white-and-orange flower garland and a bright orange headband sits on a silver-embossed carriage seat beside a younger man in a black suit, white shirt, red tie and orange headband. Above them is a red and multicolour fringed parasol with tassels. Orange flags stand around the carriage, and yellow, pink and white balloons and marigold garlands decorate its wheels and sides. A man in a dark suit with an orange headband stands in the foreground, and a figure in white holds a staff at left.2007-12-25Outdoor procession on a clear blue sky day. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and an orange headband sits in a silver-covered carriage beneath a large multicoloured umbrella with tassels and the printed word "Dhyanapeetam" in white letters. He wears floral garlands of white, red and yellow blooms and a gold chain. Beside him a man in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie, also wearing an orange headband, leans forward holding the carriage. Orange flags, a golden trident and a golden staff with a lion finial flank the carriage, and balloons and garlands decorate its front. Other men in dark suits with orange headbands stand around, and a person in the foreground is partly visible. Probable identification: the saffron-robed figure with long hair, garlands and ornate umbrella matches a person in a horse-drawn carriage procession.2007-12-25Outdoor procession photo under a clear blue sky. A long-haired man in orange saffron robes and a white-and-red flower garland sits on an ornate silver-and-gold carriage beneath a multicoloured canopy with tassels, marked with the word Dhyanapeetam. Beside him in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie, another man wears an orange headband, and both smile. Orange flags stand on either side, a golden staff and a gold trident are visible, and garlanded carriage poles frame the scene. In the foreground a blurred figure with dark curly hair is partly visible, and additional men in suits with orange headbands sit behind. The long-haired figure in saffron matches the Swamiji candidate cues (long hair, saffron clothing, garland), so the appearance-based label is probable.2007-12-25