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A man sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with peacock feathers, blue jewels, and red and gold drapes, flanked by tiered tassels in red, orange, green, blue and yellow. He has a long dark beard, a vertical tilak on his forehead, a pink and white flower garland, a gold ceremonial pendant and a rudraksha-style bead mala, and wears an orange-saffron cloth. He smiles broadly while pointing forward with his right hand. a person seated in the throne with ceremonial decorations, scene lit dimly at night. Single seated person visible.

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March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-throne with a red cushion, framed by tall tassel columns in red, orange, purple, green and yellow with gold leaf decorations and a peacock-feather canopy. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and saffron-toned wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed pink and white flower garland, with gold bangles and a gold headpiece. He smiles while gesturing with one hand and holds a small object. Lion sculptures flank the throne, and a leopard-print cloth covers the base. Crowd members stand in the foreground, and a red and gold umbrella appears at the right edge.2017-03-13A night photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver throne-like palanquin decorated with peacock feathers and multicoloured tassel fringes in red, orange, yellow, green and blue. He wears a red shawl over a red garment, a pink and white garland, a thick gold necklace with a large gold pendant, gold earrings, gold armbands and a rudraksha-style bead mala, with a gold crown-like headpiece and a red tilak on his forehead. He smiles and gestures with one hand, and a long wooden staff rests in front of him. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery, crown and rudraksha beads are the cues. Gold and red fabric drapes frame the silver seat.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession photo of a man standing in a ceremonial vehicle decorated with silver ornamentation, a red seat, and tall tassel decorations in red, blue, green, and yellow, with peacock feathers at the top. He wears a brown-orange robe, a pink and white flower garland, a gold-toned necklace and bangles, and a tilak on his forehead, and holds a red-and-yellow staff in one hand. Hands are raised toward him from the crowd in the foreground, and string lights glow in the background.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 20172017-03-13Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style throne beneath a silver canopy with peacock feather decorations. Multicoloured tassels in red, green, yellow, orange and purple hang from the palanquin pillars, surrounded by golden leaves. He wears a red-brown garment, a layered gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a pink flower garland, and holds a long yellow-tipped staff with both hands. Two stone lions sit at the base, and a small purple bird flies at upper left.2017-03-13Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver throne-palanquin decorated with multicoloured tassels in red, blue, green, yellow and gold, peacock feathers and a silver canopy. He wears an orange-red shawl, a rudraksha mala, layered gold necklaces and a pink flower garland, with tilak on his forehead and a crown-like headpiece, and holds a wooden stick. Two attendants with long hair, one in orange clothing, stand beside the palanquin, and devotees are partly visible at the bottom edge. Gold leafy branches decorate the sides.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13