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Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style throne decorated with multicoloured tassels in red, green, yellow, blue and purple, gold leaves and a peacock-feather ornament at the top. He wears a red-brown dhoti-style cloth, a gold necklace, a pink and white flower garland, gold armbands and bangles, and has a red tilak on his forehead; his hair is tied up with a gold band. Women in orange and red saris stand at the right edge of the palanquin, one holding a red-tipped object and another appearing to scatter or offer items, while devotees in silhouette fill the foreground. A ceremonial rod with a red-tipped end is visible at the left. Swamiji (probable): the man on the throne shows long dark hair, a beard and ornate gold jewellery, though appearance cues are not conclusive as a depiction of a specific individual.

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Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin with a peacock-feather crown and colourful tassel canopy hung with red, orange, green and purple tassels. He wears a rust-red dhoti, a pink and white flower garland, layered rudraksha malas, a gold ceremonial pendant and a crown, and holds a sword-like staff. A crowd of devotees, many in red and orange, surrounds the palanquin with women raising hands and offerings. a person is visible in the seat, though appearance is partly obscured by distance and lighting.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin decorated with colourful tassels in red, orange, yellow, green and blue, peacock feathers, and golden leaves. He wears a red-brown ochre robe, a gold pendant necklace, a pink and white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads, and bangles, with a horizontal white tilak on his forehead, and smiles while holding a red-painted pole of the palanquin. Pink and purple cloth covers the base, and a person in orange headwear is partly visible at lower left. Presentation cues include ochre robes, gold ornaments and palanquin procession context, matching the a person description.2017-03-13 +1 copiesMarch 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin or ratha decorated with tiered rainbow tassels in red, green, yellow and blue, peacock feathers, gold leaves and red and white draping. He wears a red shawl over saffron-orange garments, rudraksha-style beads, a pink and white flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a long ceremonial stick. Bearers and attendants in red and dark clothing surround the carriage, with a bright light visible at upper left. The man is smiling and wears a tilak and a crown-like headpiece. The scene is a palanquin procession.2017-03-13Night procession photograph of a smiling bearded man seated on a red-cushioned silver palanquin or ratha, wearing an orange-brown dhoti-style cloth, a pink and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, a gold armlet and bangles, with a tilak on his forehead. The silver canopy is hung with colourful tassels in orange, blue, red and green, and peacock feathers decorate the frame. In the foreground a raised hand holds a ceremonial stick, and a large silver-decorated structure appears at right. a person is shown in this procession seat, but the photo is a single seated figure with clear ceremonial cues.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13A man seated on a red velvet throne-like seat on a decorated palanquin or ratha at night, smiling and turning his head. He wears a rust-brown dhoti-style cloth, a pink and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces and armbands, and a gold headband with a peacock feather at the side. A vertical tilak mark is on his forehead. Behind him stands an ornate silver canopy hung with fringed tassels in orange, blue, red and green, and peacock feathers. Another person's hand holds a white fan or chamara at the lower edge, and dark silhouettes of other people are at the frame edges. a person: long hair, gold ornaments, saffron-toned clothing and a garland in the central seated figure, matching the page's a person tag.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13A night photograph of a procession chariot with a silver throne canopy and silver-embossed seat, decorated with tiered tassels in red, green, yellow, blue and orange and gold leaves. A bearded man in saffron-red dhoti and gold necklaces, with a pink and white flower garland, sits on a leopard-print cushion with red and orange cushions beside him. A dark red shawl drapes behind him and he smiles. Attendants in orange and maroon clothing hold poles and steady the chariot at the sides, and a peacock-feather ornament crowns the canopy. a person seated in a ceremonial procession, based on the saffron clothing, gold ornaments and garlands.2017-03-13