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A photograph of a seated man in a ceremonial procession, wearing an orange-red turban with a red tilak on his forehead, a maroon garment, layered gold ceremonial necklaces, a large pendant, marigold and pink flower garlands, gold bangles and an earring. He holds a silver ceremonial sword with his right arm raised, and the golden canopy and ratha-style decorations of a procession vehicle surround him. To the left, a second man with a red tilak, gold necklace and white garment sits nearby. Behind them stand festival bunting, a red banner reading GIONEE, and colourful umbrellas.

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Outdoor procession on a city street under a bright sky. A smiling figure in a rust-red turban and brown-saffron robe sits on an ornate ceremonial palanquin, wearing gold necklaces, a dense rudraksha-style brown bead mala, bangles and a flower garland of orange marigolds and pink blooms. A man in white dhoti and white shawl with beaded mala stands at left holding a tall gold-topped pole, and another man in white with glasses holds a silver ceremonial staff at right. Overhead hang red, green and purple tassels, gold bells and marigold garlands on the canopy. A red and green banner reads GIONEE in the background, with pennants strung across the street.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A procession on a decorated palanquin. A smiling figure in a maroon turban and a brown rudraksha mala raises one hand in a wave, wearing heavy gold necklaces, bangles and a marigold and pink flower garland, with an orange-brown cloth draped over the shoulders. The canopy above is hung with orange and purple tassels, marigold garlands and a golden kalasha finial, with red and yellow banners behind. A man in a white dhoti with a gold-trimmed shawl and a marigold necklace holds a long orange-shafted staff at the left, and a ceremonial spear with silver blade is visible at the right. Strings of bunting and flags line the street. a person, the seated figure in the palanquin, based on the turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold and flower adornment.2016-04-18A smiling man in a procession sits on a red-cushioned ceremonial seat under a marigold-decorated canopy, raising his right hand in greeting. He wears a maroon turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead, a rust-coloured garment draped over the shoulder, layered gold necklaces, a gold pendant, and garlands of red roses, white flowers and marigolds. Gold armlets and bangles are visible, along with a rudraksha bracelet on his raised wrist. Beside him, a bald man in glasses and a rust-coloured wrap wears gold necklaces. Orange marigold garlands drape the palanquin, a red pole rises at right, and a crowd stands in the background.2016-05-09A woman in a maroon turban and rust-orange sari-style robe rides in a red and gold palanquin during a procession, raising one hand in blessing and smiling. She wears layered gold necklaces, bangles, a garland of marigolds, white flowers and pink blooms, and rudraksha bracelets. Behind her, a man in a rust-coloured garment with gold chains sits on the palanquin, and orange-painted poles with a kalasha-topped staff frame the scene. Marigold strands hang at the right, and a peacock feather is visible above. A light-coloured sky and utility poles fill the background.2016-05-09A smiling man in a maroon turban and maroon-rust robe rides on a decorated procession vehicle, his right arm extended to hold a striped white pole. He wears layered garlands of pink roses, white flowers and gold-tone ceremonial necklaces with a large gold pendant, plus gold armlets and drop earrings. Behind him an orange marigold-garlanded canopy is hung with teal and pink tassels and gold bells. A bald man in glasses and saffron-orange cloth stands at left holding the pole. Crowds and trees fill the sunny street background.2016-05-09November 16 20152015-11-16 +1 copiesA man seated on a decorated palanquin during a procession smiles and raises one hand in greeting. He wears a deep maroon turban, a saffron-orange shawl over maroon robes, a heavy rudraksha-style bead mala and layered gold ceremonial necklaces with a large gold pendant. White ash marks his forehead and arms and his wrists are covered with gold bangles. Behind him are large round red and gold parasols with golden sun-face motifs, and a gold-tasselled rod. A man in white dress with gold borders stands at left, and a child in a saffron garment appears at right amid a crowd. Swamiji (probable): the saffron shawl, turban and ornate gold necklaces match the page's description.2015-09-15A festival procession on an ornate palanquin or ratha. In the foreground a smiling person in a maroon-red turban and rust-orange robe raises one hand in greeting, wearing layered rudraksha-style beaded and gold necklaces, a gold bracelet and a large garland of red and white flowers. Beside them a second seated person in an orange robe, gold necklaces and glasses also smiles. Orange marigold garlands hang from the carriage poles and a red velvet cushion is visible. Behind them crowds line the street under trees, with a banner in the background.2016-05-09