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A smiling man rides on an ornate seat during an outdoor procession, holding a silver ceremonial sword with a curved blade. He wears a gold crown with a blue plume, an orange saffron garment over his shoulder, and a thick red flower garland with gold ornaments around his neck. A gold-covered staff with decorative knobs stands at left, and bare trees fill the background.

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January 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a man seated on an ornate throne-like chair outdoors, smiling, with long dark hair and a red bindi. He wears a gold crown with a blue plume, a red-and-gold garland of beads, gold ornaments, a bangle on his upper arm, and an orange-saffron garment. He holds a silver ceremonial sword with an ornate hilt in one hand and a curved blade in the other, with a golden staff with bells at the left edge. Trees and a pale sky sit behind him. The attribution is probable Swamiji in ceremonial regalia, based on the long swept-back hair, crown, saffron clothing, garlands and gold ornaments.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01A smiling man seated on a plush maroon and gold throne under a golden canopy with a dangling tassel decoration. He wears an orange saffron robe, a large ornate golden crown with a turquoise plume, a dense garland of red and gold beads, gold bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a silver ceremonial sword and a silver staff with a curved handle, and a gold-framed rod stands beside the throne. Marigold flowers lie on the cushion and a flowing red-and-white garland hangs nearby. Strong candidate match for the swamiji by ceremonial cues: long swept-back hair, crown, saffron clothing and ornate necklaces, consistent with a procession or ceremonial seating. Single seated person in an outdoor festival setting.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a smiling man seated on a plush throne-like chair with orange and gold cushions, during an outdoor procession. He wears an ornate gold crown with a turquoise plume, an orange garment, a thick red and gold rudraksha-style mala, and gold bangles. He holds a silver ceremonial sword-like staff. A gilded palanquin pole and marigold flowers frame him, with an orange flag behind. Swamiji (probable): long, swept-back dark hair, crown, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces indicate a.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01Outdoor photo of a smiling man in an ornate gold crown with a tall blue plume, wearing an orange garment, a large red and gold flower garland, a gold bangle and a red bindi. He sits on a gold-trimmed seat beside a silver ceremonial sword with a curved blade and a gold-toned ceremonial trumpet at left, against a bright blurred background.2012-01-01A smiling man in an orange sleeveless garment sits on a maroon velvet-covered seat of an ornate golden chariot, wearing a gold crown with a turquoise plume, layered red flower garlands and gold ornaments on his neck, and bangles on his arm. He holds a silver curved sword and a silver mace-like staff, with a gold-tipped pole and a blue sky behind him. A tilak mark is visible on his forehead. Yellow marigolds lie on the seat edge.2012-01-01Outdoor 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.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01