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A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate gold-and-silver throne-like palanquin beneath a canopy of white jasmine garlands, red roses and purple flowers. The central seated man wears a golden crown, a pink and white flower garland, and an orange-saffron garment, and holds a small red-and-green object in his raised hand. To the left, a priest in white dhoti with a bare shaved head holds a silver trishula trident, and a man with a rudraksha mala stands at the edge. On the right, a bearded attendant in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala holds a cloth. Behind the throne hang pink and red flower strands and green foliage. Scene suggests a ceremonial procession setting with decorated seating.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession on a floral-decorated palanquin. A man seated on a gilded golden throne wears an ornate golden crown, a saffron-orange garment, layered flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, with his hands resting on the throne. The canopy is hung with white, pink, yellow and purple flower garlands and a cream cloth. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand beside the palanquin, one holding a long ceremonial fan or staff, another in white and gold with a rudraksha mala and a trident-bearing attendant on the left. Rose petals and green leaves cover the platform.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial gold palanquin-style throne canopy decorated with white and purple flower garlands, red roses and pink strings of blossoms. Seated on a gold throne at centre is a bearded man in saffron-orange robes wearing a large gold crown and rudraksha-style garlands, with red and white flower garlands draped over him; the cues are ornate and distinctive, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate in an in_person setting. To the left, a bald priest with white vibhuti markings holds a silver trident. On the right, two men in white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas sit near the throne, one holding a red-and-gold object, while another man in white stands at the edge. Tall pillars of flowers frame the scene, with a white cloth canopy and gold-edged drapes above.2016-12-23A photograph of a procession float decorated with dense garlands of pink and red flowers, white jasmine strands and gold-tipped marigold strings. A man seated on a gold throne-like seat raises a long gold-topped staff with his right hand and smiles broadly. He wears an ornate gold crown, orange-brown robes, a thick pink and white flower garland, and a gold necklace, with a forehead tilak. Beside him at left, a shaved-headed attendant in white with a tilak looks on. White cloth canopy overhead, with a golden fringed cushion in the foreground. a person cues: ornate gold crown and gold ceremonial necklace on the seated figure in the procession.2016-12-23A man in a rust-brown robe with a white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. He wears a red tilak on his forehead, a gold chain and a red wrist thread. Behind him stand gilded and jewelled deity murti figures with crowns and sparkling ornaments, and an orange-and-gold decorated backdrop surrounds the stage. A single person is visible in the scene.2017-05-01December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a night procession on a flower-decorated palanquin or ratha. A bearded man seated on a silver-patterned throne wears a tall gold crown, saffron-orange robe and layered garlands of red and white flowers, and he is the central figure. Swamiji (probable) based on the saffron/orange clothing, ornate gold crown and garlands, with the page noting the 40th Avatardinotsava in Bengaluru. To the left, a white-robed attendant in a white dhoti stands near the canopy, and a younger man in a bare-chested pose holds a trident and wears a gold necklace with a rudraksha mala and vibhuti marks. Above, white and purple flower strands hang over a white cloth canopy, with green foliage and pink flower garlands framing the seat.2016-12-23A photograph of a decorated palanquin procession at night. A bearded man seated on a gold-ornamented throne wears a golden crown, a red and white flower garland, and a saffron-toned garment. Overhead, the canopy is draped with white and yellow flower strands and pink and magenta garlands. To the right, a shaved-headed attendant in a white dhoti with gold border holds a rudraksha mala and a long ceremonial staff. Lotus flowers are scattered on the palanquin, and a trident-topped silver staff appears at the left edge.2016-12-23May 01 20172017-05-01A seated man in a golden ornate throne with lion and elephant-like carvings, framed by a large arch of flower garlands in orange, red, white and green. He wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red dhoti and wrap, a gold ceremonial necklace, a long red-and-white flower garland, and rudraksha-style beads on his arm. A trident stands beside the throne and a microphone is in front of him. The throne is draped with leopard-print cushions and a tiger-stripe cloth. The person appears to be Swamiji (probable), seated as the discourse speaker, with the turban, ceremonial gold necklace and saffron-toned garments as the qualifying cues.2017-02-24A photograph of a seated man in a golden crown with a raised right hand in blessing, sitting in a decorated palanquin-style canopy. He wears an orange-saffron robe, layered red and white floral garlands, and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial beads. Behind him hang pink and white flower strands, green foliage, and white drapery with gold edging. A silver trident and a bald attendant in white with a tilak stand at the left edge, with rose petals and brass lamps in the foreground. The man is Swamiji (probable), identified by the crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in a ceremonial setting.2016-12-23A festival procession on an ornate gold-carved palanquin under a canopy of white and purple flower garlands with red roses and gold-tipped drapes. A man in a saffron-orange robe and a tall gold crown with a halo-like arch sits on the gold throne, smiling and holding a red-and-white flower garland, with a green-handled item in his hand. Beside him, a bare-chested attendant with long dark hair and an orange shawl holds a trident-like staff, and another attendant with a white-and-gold dhoti stands at the right. Strings of pink and white flowers hang behind. Wide gold-trimmed cloth and marigold-like garlands frame the scene.2016-12-23