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Close side-profile photograph of a long-haired man wearing a gold headband with a gold trident-shaped crown ornament, a red tilak on his forehead, an orange saffron shawl and a garland of white and magenta flowers with gold beads. Behind him a silver ceremonial staff topped with ornate finials stands among palm fronds. Two or three men in the background, one with a red forehead mark. a person: the long swept-back hair, trident crown, saffron shawl and flower garland fit the a person appearance, though the face is in profile and the identity is uncertain from appearance alone. The page describes the Brahmotsavam Day 4 youth procession with a horse-drawn carriage.

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December 25 20072007-12-25December 31 20092009-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30A smiling man with long dark hair wears a gold headband with a central emblem and a red bindi on his forehead. He is draped in orange saffron robes and wears a white jasmine garland interspersed with red flowers, plus a white beaded necklace. Behind him, another man in orange robes and a red forehead mark is partly visible, and a golden object appears at the right edge. Trees and a bright sky form the background. The appearance and ceremonial adornments match the a person description, so this is a probable identification in person.2008-12-24December 29 20082008-12-29December 27 20082008-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 25 20072007-12-25December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a man seated before a silver satin backdrop trimmed with gold braid and sequins. He wears a gold diadem with a red stone across his forehead, a red vertical mark on his brow, and a long orange shawl over a red garment. A garland of white flowers with maroon accents hangs around his neck, along with a gold-bead necklace. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders. A gold trident stands behind him, and children in white and light clothing sit nearby, one resting a hand on the seated man's shoulder. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, gold diadem, orange shawl and rudraksha-style gold necklace are the qualifying cues for the seated man.2007-12-25December 27 20082008-12-27Outdoor procession under trees with white and purple bunting strung overhead. A central man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a golden trident-topped ornament above his head, a saffron-orange garment with a golden shawl, a thick gold bead necklace and a white and red flower garland. He walks smiling. Around him, devotees in saffron and white clothes, one holding a woven basket, and a woman in orange with white forehead markings follow. A man in glasses with a red tilak and orange shawl walks at right.2007-01-01December 30 20082008-12-30