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Night photograph of a procession float at the Kumbh Mela. A bare-chested man stands on a golden throne-like float wearing an ornate gold crown, a long white-and-pink flower garland, saffron-orange dhoti, and gold chains, raising both hands and smiling, holding a golden trident. Behind him a golden hooded cobra-shaped canopy rises above the throne, and a multicoloured fringed umbrella with tassels shades the float. In the lower right a man in saffron-orange robes with a red shawl holds a golden staff and faces the float. Crowds line the foreground, and a banner with partially visible text is at lower left.

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Night procession on a decorated golden chariot with a large red and multicoloured fringed canopy overhead. A central figure seated on an ornate gold throne raises one hand in greeting, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a gold crown, a white-and-pink flower garland and ceremonial gold necklaces with a red tilak. Behind him stand attendants in orange robes holding golden staffs and a white fan. In the foreground, two men in red and gold shields with a blue emblem sit at the chariot front, one in glasses, the other a young boy in orange. Street lights and overhead wires are visible behind.Night procession on a decorated ratha-style vehicle. A seated figure at centre wears a large gold crown, a thick red-and-white floral garland, layered gold necklaces and gold bangles, and raises both arms in greeting. Behind them an orange-and-teal canopy with tassels shelters the seat. Two saffron-robed attendants stand at the sides: one at left wears a rudraksha mala, and one at right holds a silver staff and wears a beaded mala. Orange and gold cushions, marigold garlands and flowers fill the foreground, with festival lights and a crowd behind. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair and ceremonial gold ornaments, matching the page's named event.2013-02-12A festival procession at night under a canopy hung with orange and marigold garlands, blue and pink tassels and golden finials. A smiling figure seated on an ornate gold palanquin or ratha waves with raised right hand and holds a tall silver staff. The seated figure wears a gold crown, a red garland with white flowers, gold bangles and a red shawl. In the foreground a bald man in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace faces the palanquin, and a man in white stands behind the seat. Golden carved panels and flower garlands fill the lower frame.2013-02-12A festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a gold crown with a sweeping gold headpiece sits on a gilded throne-seat, raising one hand in greeting. He wears a white and pink flower garland and a gold necklace, and holds a golden trident-topped staff. Behind him stands a large golden fan-shaped canopy with a multicoloured fringed umbrella marked DhyanaPeetam. Blurred arms in saffron sleeves and a man in orange cloth on the left, and devotees in orange and yellow below, crowd around the carriage on an open road under a pale sky.February 12 20132013-02-12A man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne-palanquin during a procession at dusk. He wears a golden crown, a maroon and white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and a gold pendant necklace. He holds a golden trident staff in one hand and a golden seat is decorated with a carved lion-head and ornate scrollwork. Above him a maroon fringed canopy umbrella shelters the throne, and gold tinsel fans out behind. A white fly-whisk (chamara) is held by an attendant on the right, and a few people in orange clothing stand around the palanquin. The sky is deep blue at twilight. Probable Swamiji is identified by the crown, trident, orange robe and ceremonial garland appearance cues.Night procession on a golden, flower-garlanded ratha with a large orange-and-blue canopy hung with tassels and bells. A man in an orange robe and tall gold crown stands at centre, one fist raised, smiling, with a red-and-white flower garland. Beside him a bald man in orange clothing raises an arm, and another man holds a trident. Saffron flags, marigold garlands, a crowd of onlookers and a cameraman in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the centre figure wears orange robes, a crown and a flower garland, and the page indicates Swamiji was present at this event.2013-02-10February 12 20132013-02-12A photograph of a procession float. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a gold crown sits on an ornate gilded golden throne-like seat, waving with his right hand and holding a gold trident in his left. He wears a red-and-white flower garland and a gold-bead necklace with a gold pendant. Above him is a large umbrella with a red canopy and multicolored tassels, and gilded decorative poles surround the seat. The seat front bears embossed floral and leaf carvings with a central emblem. Another person in orange cloth is partly visible at the lower left edge, and a white feathered fan or chamara appears to the right.February 10 20132013-02-10Night procession at the Kumbh Mela. A man seated centrally on an ornate golden-and-orange palanquin raises his right hand in greeting; he wears a gold crown, an orange robe, a long red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha-style bead mala with a gold pendant. Above him is a large orange and turquoise fringed parasol with tassels, and to his left stands a silver trident. Around him, saffron-robed attendants carry staffs and wear bead malas and flower garlands, and a bare-chested attendant with an ornate headdress stands at right. Warm street lights glow through the haze. Probable Swamiji is seated in the centre, identified by the crown, garland and orange robes; he appears in person.2013-02-10Outdoor procession photo of a smiling man standing on an ornate golden chariot framed by a large gilded wheel-like structure decorated with garlands. He wears a golden crown, a saffron-orange shawl over saffron clothing, a red and white flower garland, and a golden necklace, and raises one hand in greeting while holding a golden trident-tipped staff. Around him, men in orange clothing and white yak-hair chamaras stand and crowd the chariot, and a photographer's camera is visible in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears in this image, identifiable by the crown, saffron attire, rudraksha-style ceremonial adornments and the procession context.