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Outdoor photo of a smiling man riding a golden ceremonial chariot or ratha under a clear blue sky. He wears an ornate gold crown with floral engraving and a red bindi on his forehead, a red-and-pink flower garland with gold bead necklace, an orange saffron wrap, and a gold armlet. He holds a silver ceremonial sword or staff. A tall golden pillar with blue and purple tassels rises behind him, and yellow and orange flowers appear in the foreground. Stage lighting trusses are visible overhead. a person: the identity is an appearance-based label, based on the saffron clothing, rudraksha-style adornments, gold crown and garlands in a procession setting.

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January 01 20122012-01-01A smiling man rides on an ornate golden float during a procession. He wears a gold crown with decorative repoussé work, a red tilak on his forehead, and long dark hair. He has an orange saffron garment, a layered garland of red flowers and gold beads around his neck, and gold bangles on his arm. He holds a silver ceremonial sword with a gold hilt. Behind him is a gold-covered pole topped with a turquoise tassel and a pink-and-purple fringe, and below are yellow and orange marigold garlands. The subject matches the page's Swamiji reference through his crown, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style ceremonial adornment and long hair, so this is a probable in-person identification.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01November 12 20152015-11-12 +2 copiesOutdoor procession photograph under a clear blue sky with utility poles and wires overhead. A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden chariot or palanquin, wearing a gold crown with a red bindi on his forehead, a red and white flower garland, a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulder, layered gold necklaces, and a gold bangle. He holds a silver ceremonial sword upright beside him. A golden pole with a blue tassel and marigold-and-rose flower decorations frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the figure matches the page's note of his presence, based on swept-back long hair, a crown, saffron clothing, and ceremonial gold adornments.2012-01-01Photograph of a procession float decorated with marigold and rose garlands, multicoloured tassels, and gold fittings. A smiling man with long dark hair and a gold crown stands on a red velvet platform wearing an orange-saffron garment, a gold rudraksha-style necklace and a red and yellow flower garland, with a sprig of green foliage at his side. Based on the crown, saffron clothing, long hair and ceremonial gold necklace, this is Swamiji (probable), posed on the ratha during the procession. A wooden panel stands to his left. The sky is pale blue.2009-12-27A smiling man rides on a decorated procession float, raising his right hand in greeting. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red bindi, a gold necklace and a cream garment with a deep maroon cloth draped over the seat. Behind him stand tall pillars wrapped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, with red and green tassels and purple flowers. Golden urn-shaped finials and gold ornaments decorate the float, and the clear blue sky shows above. Appearance-based probable Swamiji: the gold crown, ornate gold jewellery and garlanded processional throne are visible cues, and he is physically present on the float.2010-01-01December 12 20112011-12-12 +2 copiesA smiling man sits on a silver-decorated palanquin or ratha seat draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands. He wears an orange saffron robe, a tan turban-like headband with a gold band and red tilak, and multiple gold bead necklaces over a plain orange cloth. Marigold and rose garlands frame the seat, and a ceremonial hook-shaped staff with a gold top is visible at the right edge. Appearance suggests a probable Swamiji (probable) riding in a procession, based on the long hair, ornate gold headwear, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style gold beads.2009-12-25August 06 20172017-08-06January 01 20122012-01-01Close portrait of a smiling man seated against an ornate gold repoussé backdrop. He wears an orange saffron turban with a red bead-studded band, a red bindi on the forehead, and an orange saffron wrap with gold trim. He wears layered rudraksha malas with gold beads, gold bangles and armbands, and holds his hands together in front of his chest, gently holding the beads.2011-11-05 +1 copies