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A bearded man in saffron robes with a large pink-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate silver throne with lion-head armrests, raising one hand in greeting. He wears a tall, wide-brimmed dark red and gold hat with a fan-shaped gold ornament and a gold pendant necklace. Above him, an ornate red and gold embroidered parasol is held by a man in cream clothes. Beside him, a woman in pink-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a pink head covering stands near an orange-robed attendant wearing an orange cap. The canopy is decorated with pink, red and yellow flowers and green leaves, with orange flags behind. A Kumbh Mela procession scene with a crowd in the lower left.

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A photograph of a flower-decorated procession vehicle with a red and gold embroidered umbrella overhead. A bearded man with long white hair and beard sits on an ornate silver throne wearing a dark red hat with gold trim, a saffron robe and a pink-and-white flower garland. Behind him a man in a cream kurta holds the umbrella. A woman in orange robes and a tall orange head wrap stands on the left, and a person in a pink headscarf holds up a phone. On the right, a man in an orange cap and orange robe stands beside an orange flag. Green leaf garlands, marigolds and rose petals decorate the vehicle.2016-05-21Photo of a procession on a decorated palanquin or ratha with a saffron-and-red umbrella and flower-garlanded green frame. A central man in an orange-saffron hat and orange robe with marigold garlands raises his hand in greeting. Around him, women in orange and saffron garments, one holding a long white chamara fan, a man in white with a grey beard pressing palms together, and a man in a dark shirt with a camera.2016-05-21Outdoor scene on red sandstone steps beneath tall yellow and magenta parasols with fringed borders. A man with long swept-back hair, a long dark beard, rudraksha mala and orange robes sits on a red-and-blue patterned carpet, one hand raised in blessing, with a gold ceremonial object beside him. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, rudraksha mala, saffron clothing and ornate setting. Around him, women in cream and saffron saris sit on steps, a woman at left wears a cream sari with a purple blouse, and saffron-robed devotees are seated on the tiers. Orange flags and a pale fan appear behind, with oleander trees and a metal railing.2016-10-11Outdoor procession on a decorated silver palanquin or ratha under a red and gold ornamented canopy with marigold and white flower garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white floral garland sits at left, smiling, with a shaved head and vibhuti-style forehead mark. Beside him, a younger man in a red-orange turban and orange garments with a garland sits under a second multicoloured parasol with fringed tassels. Silver filigree panels and yellow and white flower garlands fill the foreground. Trees and an overcast sky appear behind. a person appears as the saffron-robed figure at left, seated in the palanquin.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23December 25 20092009-12-25A procession on a decorated float with a silver lion-armrest throne and a fringed red-and-green canopy wrapped in green leaves and blue and red flowers. A bald man in saffron robes and a yellow-orange marigold garland raises his hand in blessing while seated on the throne. Behind him a man in a red-trimmed garment holds the canopy pole, and a young boy in white holds a feathered fan. Around the float, sadhus in saffron, a woman in a yellow shawl and an older bearded sadhu with a rudraksha mala sit or stand. A saffron flag with a fringe and a banner with a printed name are visible, with a tree and tents in the background.2016-05-21May 09th 20162016-05-09Night procession photograph. A man in an orange saffron robe and a gold crown with a red bindi sits on an ornate gold palanquin throne, waving one hand and holding a gold-topped staff, wearing a white and pink flower garland and gold necklace. A large red and multicolored fringed umbrella with a peacock-feather ornament shields him. Men in orange robes and gold necklaces surround and carry the palanquin; one at left has curly hair, one at lower left wears glasses and gold beads and is singing, and another at lower right wears an orange robe and gold necklace. Gold tinsel decorates the palanquin frame and the carved throne front bears a shield emblem with ribbons. +1 copiesA photograph of a palanquin procession. A bald man in orange robes with rudraksha mala beads stands on the left, waving a large white feather fan over a seated figure. The seated person wears an orange turban and orange robes, with long dark braided hair and a white flower garland, and raises one hand in greeting. The palanquin is decorated with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strands, golden finials, and tall tassels in red, magenta, purple, green and orange. A red and gold drum sits in front, and palm trees appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long braided hair, an orange turban and orange robes, and is riding in a palanquin at a procession.2010-07-24May 21 20162016-05-21April 22 20162016-04-22