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Night procession on a decorated silver ratha with a silver canopy and peacock-feather ornaments. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and a pink-and-white flower garland; he has a tilak and smiles. Multicoloured tassel-decorated hangings line the chariot. Around the base, devotees in white and saffron clothing stand near brass kalashas and offering trays with flowers. a person: the seated man wears saffron clothing, rudraksha, gold necklaces and a flower garland, cues consistent with the page's claim, so the figure is labelled as probable and marked in_person.

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March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession scene: a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style throne canopied with a silver umbrella-shaped top and hung with colourful tassels in red, purple, orange, green and yellow, decorated with peacock feathers and gold leaves. He wears a reddish-orange dhoti-style garment, a gold ceremonial necklace, a long pink-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with a forehead tilak, and his hand rests on a red-and-orange cloth. Around him, devotees in orange and saffron clothing stand close, some with bare arms and wet hair, and a silver umbrella is held aloft at the right. Probable Swamiji's appearance matches several cues here (swept-back hair, saffron clothing, gold necklaces and a garland) and he is seated on the throne as the central figure of a procession.2017-03-13A night-time procession shows a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin or ratha throne under a silver canopy with peacock-feather motifs. Colourful tassels in red, yellow, green, purple and blue hang from the canopy, and gold leaf decorations frame the seat. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and a pink garland, has a vibhuti-marked forehead, and a gold necklace and bangles, with a red shawl draped over one shoulder while holding a red staff. Bright string lights hang behind, and a person in dark clothing stands to the right. Another partially visible person in yellow and orange is at the bottom edge of the frame.2017-03-13Night photograph of a procession chariot decorated with silver panels, peacock feathers and long tassel garlands in red, green, purple, yellow and orange. A bearded man in a ceremonial pink-and-gold garland and heavy gold necklace sits on a silver throne with red cushions, his arms resting on the armrests. Lit wooden figures and a golden trident-like staff are in the foreground, with colored powder-covered figures and urns below. The swami is shown seated in ceremonial honor, with a distinctive long hair and rudraksha-style gold adornments, appearing consistent with the candidate Swamiji (probable) by ornate cues and the page's event context.2017-03-13A bearded man in saffron-orange robes sits enthroned on an ornate silver chair beneath a silver canopy with peacock feathers, flanked by tall tassel decorations in red, orange, green, purple and gold. He wears a gold necklace, a pink-and-white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold armbands, and holds a red cushion. Below, attendants in orange and red clothing and a turbaned man stand near silver and brass ritual vessels, one carrying a long brass pole, in what appears to be a night procession on a decorated palanquin. a person in an appearance-based sense: long hair, saffron robes, gold ornaments and rudraksha cues, seated in the central role of honour.2017-03-13Night procession photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style seat under a silver canopy, decorated with multicoloured tassels in red, orange, green, blue and purple, gold leaves and peacock feathers. He wears a gold necklace, a pink and white garland, a rudraksha mala, gold earrings and a headpiece with a peacock feather, and smiles while holding the seat's rail. Saffron cloth covers his lower body. Blurred figures in the foreground, possibly bearers or devotees, are partly visible. The palanquin is lit against a dark background.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession on a decorated chariot with a silver canopy and peacock-feather ornaments. A bearded man in a saffron-brown dhoti with a pink-and-white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads sits on a silver-and-red seat, holding a yellow rope. Colourful tasselled fringe in red, orange, green and purple hangs from the canopy. Around the chariot, saffron-clad devotees and women in orange and red saris pour or sprinkle coloured powder, with decorated pots in the foreground. Umbrellas and flags appear at the edges under street lights.2017-03-13Night procession photograph. A smiling man sits on a silver-covered palanquin or chariot seat decorated with multicoloured tassel fringes in green, yellow, purple and red, gold leaf garlands, and peacock-feather ornaments on top. He wears an orange-red shawl over a dark garment, a red-and-white tilak on his forehead, a crown-like headdress, gold bangles, and layered garlands of pink and white flowers. He holds a small object near his chest. Smoke or incense drifts in the foreground, with brass vessels visible below, and a few dim figures stand in the background.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13