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A man in saffron-orange robes sits on a silver, flower-decorated chariot or palanquin during a procession, beneath a large red and multicolored parasol with tasselled fringe. He wears a gold-trimmed headband, a red-and-white garland with a rudraksha-style gold necklace, and holds a silver trishula (trident) upright in his right hand. Marigold, white jasmine, yellow and orange flowers drape the silver seat. A partially visible person with a decorated headpiece appears at the lower edge. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha-style beads and a ceremonial headband, consistent with the page's description of a procession appearance.

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December 25 20092009-12-25A seated figure rides in a flower-decorated silver palanquin under a red umbrella with tasselled fringe. He wears saffron-orange robes, a pale pink turban, a long rudraksha-style mala of golden beads, and a garland of red, white and purple flowers, while holding a silver trident upright in his right hand. Marigolds, yellow blossoms and gerbera flowers decorate the palanquin. The distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha adornments are cues for Swamiji (probable), shown as a procession participant in a ratha-style palanquin.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A seated man rides on a decorated ratha or palanquin during a festival procession. He wears an orange saffron robe with gold borders, a white turban edged with gold, a gold necklace, and bangles. He wears red and white jasmine garlands with yellow and green accents, and he holds a tall golden trident with his right hand. Behind him is a red and teal fringed canopy, and colourful balloons in pink, yellow, white, green, and orange surround the vehicle. A silver-decorated seat and a dark-clothed attendant at the lower edge complete the scene.2008-12-29December 25 20092009-12-25December 29 20082008-12-29December 25 20092009-12-25A person in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate silver and wooden palanquin-style seat under a red canopy with fringed tassels. He wears a white and orange turban, a red and white flower garland, and holds a gold trident (trishul) in one hand while holding a yellow balloon in the other. Colourful balloons in purple, white, orange, green, and blue decorate the seat. A second decorated canopy in yellow, red and green stands at left under a clear blue sky with palm trees behind.2008-12-29December 25 20092009-12-25A smiling man sits on an ornate silver palanquin or throne decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. He wears a beige turban with a gold headband bearing a red-and-gold emblem and a red bindi, an orange saffron robe, a long gold chain with a large pendant, and a rudraksha-style gold bead mala. A thick multicolour garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers drapes across his chest. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a turban and saffron clothing, with ceremonial gold necklaces. Pale sky and white flowers appear behind him.2009-12-25Outdoor procession photo of a seated man in orange-saffron robes on a silver-toned ornate palanquin or ratha, decorated with yellow marigold and red-maroon flower garlands and white floral trim. A multicoloured fringed umbrella with blue, yellow, green and red panels and bird motifs shades him. He wears a saffron turban with a red-and-gold forehead band, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder with purple, white and yellow beads. He rests one arm on his knee and smiles toward the crowd, with a second orange-clad figure seated behind him. Foreground shows the edge of the crowd and floral arrangements on the vehicle.2009-12-25A man sits in an ornate silver chariot or palanquin during a procession, smiling and looking to the side. He wears a saffron-orange garment draped over one shoulder, a tan turban with a gold headband featuring a red central ornament, and multiple gold bead necklaces with a gold chain. Large garlands of red roses, purple and yellow marigolds and white flowers hang around his neck and over the chariot's silver frame. A white trident-shaped ceremonial object is in the lower foreground, and a white wristband is on his wrist. The 'swami' cues are saffron clothing, a turban and gold ornaments on a ceremonial chariot, so the person is a probable Swamiji candidate.2009-12-25