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A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver palanquin-style seat, draped in garlands of yellow marigold, red roses and blue-white flowers, with a gold rudraksha-style necklace and a gold-banded turban-like headwrap. He smiles while holding a silver trident in his right hand, with a red and tasseled umbrella overhead and floral arrangements of orange and yellow blooms around the seat. The setting suggests a procession or outdoor ceremonial occasion.

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December 25 20092009-12-25A man in saffron-orange robes sits on a silver, flower-decorated chariot or palanquin during a procession, beneath a large red and multicolored parasol with tasselled fringe. He wears a gold-trimmed headband, a red-and-white garland with a rudraksha-style gold necklace, and holds a silver trishula (trident) upright in his right hand. Marigold, white jasmine, yellow and orange flowers drape the silver seat. A partially visible person with a decorated headpiece appears at the lower edge. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha-style beads and a ceremonial headband, consistent with the page's description of a procession appearance.2009-12-25A smiling man seated on an ornate silver-and-orange chariot or palanquin during a procession, under a red canopy hung with colourful balloons. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold border, a white turban with gold embellishment, a gold necklace and bangles, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. Thick red and white flower garlands drape across his body. He holds a tall gold trident with his right hand and grips the silver railing with his left. Bright daylight and festival bunting are visible in the background.2008-12-29A man sits in an ornate silver chariot or palanquin during a procession, smiling and looking to the side. He wears a saffron-orange garment draped over one shoulder, a tan turban with a gold headband featuring a red central ornament, and multiple gold bead necklaces with a gold chain. Large garlands of red roses, purple and yellow marigolds and white flowers hang around his neck and over the chariot's silver frame. A white trident-shaped ceremonial object is in the lower foreground, and a white wristband is on his wrist. The 'swami' cues are saffron clothing, a turban and gold ornaments on a ceremonial chariot, so the person is a probable Swamiji candidate.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A smiling man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered dhoti sits on a silver ornate chariot seat under a red canopy decorated with colourful balloons. He wears a white turban with gold embellishment and a gold necklace, and is garlanded with long strands of red beads, white jasmine and yellow marigolds. He holds a tall gold trident in one hand and a gold-capped rod in the other, looking upward. Balloons in yellow, green, blue and pink fill the background.2008-12-29A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver-and-glass palanquin or ratha canopy, smiling, wearing a tan turban with a gold band and a red tilak on the forehead. He wears a long multi-strand necklace of gold beads and a thick garland of red, purple, white and yellow flowers over his shoulders. A tasselled canopy of coloured tassels runs across the top. A silver trident-like staff stands at his right and marigold and yellow flower garlands drape a silver deity or object in the lower foreground. The clothing and cues are consistent with the ceremonial presentation described on the page, so this is a person appearance in a procession setting. A yellow wristband is visible on his arm.A smiling man rides on an ornate silver and red palanquin or chariot under a red canopy decorated with balloons in green, yellow and pink. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered hem, a cream turban with gold embellishments, a gold bangle and a gold chain, and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. He is garlanded with long strands of red beads, white jasmine and yellow marigold, and holds a gold trident in his right hand while his left hand rests on the silver railing. Festival procession setting; the person is an appearance-based candidate with several cues, though page confirmation is absent.2008-12-29A smiling man sits on an ornate silver-metal palanquin or ratha under a red canopy decorated with balloons, tassels and fringe. He wears a white turban with gold trim, an orange saffron-coloured garment with a gold border, a gold chain, a bangle and a garland of red, white and yellow flowers. He holds a tall gold trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on a gold-coloured handle. Multicoloured balloons surround the carriage against a bright sky. Appearance cues include the saffron clothing, turban, long swept-back hair and garlands, but identity is uncertain. a person is noted here only from these appearance cues, and the page does not confirm his presence.2008-12-29A seated figure rides in a flower-decorated silver palanquin under a red umbrella with tasselled fringe. He wears saffron-orange robes, a pale pink turban, a long rudraksha-style mala of golden beads, and a garland of red, white and purple flowers, while holding a silver trident upright in his right hand. Marigolds, yellow blossoms and gerbera flowers decorate the palanquin. The distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha adornments are cues for Swamiji (probable), shown as a procession participant in a ratha-style palanquin.2009-12-25A smiling man sits on an ornate silver palanquin or throne decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. He wears a beige turban with a gold headband bearing a red-and-gold emblem and a red bindi, an orange saffron robe, a long gold chain with a large pendant, and a rudraksha-style gold bead mala. A thick multicolour garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers drapes across his chest. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a turban and saffron clothing, with ceremonial gold necklaces. Pale sky and white flowers appear behind him.2009-12-25