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Night photograph of an outdoor procession under a white canopy with yellow fringe and bright floodlights. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange garment and a garland of marigolds, stands on a golden palanquin or ratha with ornate gold-embossed panels and a gold swan-headed post. In front, a bald priest in orange robes with a maroon border and a gold necklace reaches toward a kneeling man in a white shirt bending low. A woman in a red blouse and orange sari and another man in a striped shirt stand nearby, with a golden kalasha-like lamp stand and marigold garlands on the carriage.

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December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Night outdoor ceremony under a white canopy trimmed with yellow fringe. A long-haired figure in an orange robe and gold bangles sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, one arm extended toward devotees, with a red cushion and flower garlands nearby. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange and gold ornaments kneels or sits, and white-clad devotees in white shirts and dhotis crowd close, one bending low and another holding a rudraksha mala. A Tamil banner behind reads partly in view. The seated figure's appearance shows some ceremonial cues such as orange clothing and ornate adornments, but identity is uncertain.2011-12-08Night outdoor event on a raised dais decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A seated man in orange robes, an orange turban-style cap, long swept-back hair and layered gold and bead necklaces and bangles smiles toward the left. A gold-coloured ornate throne armrest with a carved lion-head figure sits beside him, and a woven basket holding a fruit rests on the dais. A bald man in orange clothes with a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge. Behind, a man in white with a sash and a photographer with a camera stand near lights, and a large crowd of people in white and red watches from the dark background. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated and smiling in orange with long hair and ceremonial gold necklaces.2011-12-20Night outdoor event with bright floodlights and a crowd of many people in front. A man in orange and gold ornaments sits on a decorated golden seat with garlands of yellow, white and red flowers behind him, wearing an orange turban, orange silk robe, a long gold necklace and gold bangles, and smiling. A bald young man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands beside him and reaches toward him, while an older man in white stands behind. Devotees with outstretched hands press toward the seat, and a gold ceremonial vessel sits at the lower right. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the decorated throne, identified by his orange turban, long hair, gold necklace and ceremonial dress.2011-12-20November 09 20112011-11-09Night outdoor event lit by floodlights on tall poles, with a dense crowd of mostly men in white shirts and dhotis standing and sitting around a seated ceremonial scene. On a raised golden-cushioned seat at right, a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe, with gold necklaces and bangles, sits receiving offerings from a woven basket, surrounded by large garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. In front, a shaved-headed priest in an orange robe with a white band across his forehead and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor while devotees in white approach him. A white air cooler stands near the platform and a golden kalasha-style vessel sits at lower right.2011-12-20Night-time outdoor procession scene under bright floodlights. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a white and red flower garland sits on a golden seat decorated with large marigold, rose and green foliage garlands, holding a small floral wand with green and white flowers. a person shows cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland, seated in a position of honour. Around him, a bald priest in orange robes and men in white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha malas stand and kneel, one bending to touch his feet, while a dark-clothed attendant stands at the right edge. A golden lion-shaped base and canopy with a purple cloth sit above the throne.2011-12-20Night photograph at an outdoor event under bright floodlights. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, adorned with white and red flower garlands and gold bangles, sits on an ornate golden-and-cushioned throne decorated with yellow, red and white floral arrangements and a gold lion-head carving. A bald man in orange robes stands behind him, and a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels in front of the throne, gesturing with hands raised. Several men in white dhotis and mala beads stand in the crowd, with a purple canopy overhead. Visible at right edge: a partial figure in a white shirt.2011-12-20