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A smiling man in a saffron-orange shawl sits on a decorated golden palanquin-style seat at an outdoor stage. His long dark hair is swept back, with a red tilak and small gold earrings. He holds a rudraksha mala in his hands and rests on a cushion. Above him hang golden bells and tassels in pink, teal, yellow and purple, and marigold and white flower garlands wrap the seat. A framed photograph sits beside him, and the blurred shoulders of spectators fill the foreground. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated in a decorated throne-like seat wearing a saffron shawl, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold earrings.

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Outdoor procession at a Kumbh Mela-style event: a long-haired man in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gilded golden palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, tassels and hanging brass bells, with colourful tassels above. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange dhoti leans forward touching the palanquin, and another orange-clad attendant holds a phone at right. A dense crowd of spectators fills the foreground, and a thatched hut and orange tent appear behind. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and orange saffron clothing, matching the page's Swamiji reference (probable).2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10July 25 20102010-07-25December 29 20092009-12-29Outdoor procession scene: a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and red flower garland sits on a gold-ornate throne with red cushions, smiling with eyes lowered. He holds a long ceremonial sword in one hand and a gold staff with a finial in the other. Behind him is a decorated ratha or palanquin with marigold and yellow flower garlands, red and purple flower strings, red tassels, and painted colourful side panels. A deity murti with a crown and ornate headdress sits in the backdrop. Partially visible people in white clothing and dark hair are in the foreground, and the throne and attendants are in a festival setting. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron robes and a mala-like white and red garland fit the candidate description, shown as a seated ceremonial figure on a throne.2009-12-29A smiling man with long dark hair rides on an ornate procession float decorated with multicolored tassels in red, orange, green and purple and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. He wears a saffron-orange garment, a red tilak on his forehead, and layered gold necklaces with beads. Behind him a green, red and blue canopy with a lotus emblem shields the float. The ornate float is hung with gold-topped finials and orange fabric.2009-12-27November 18 20112011-11-18December 27 20092009-12-27February 10 20132013-02-10A seated man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits in front of a backdrop of marigold and jasmine garlands in yellow, red and white. He wears a saffron-orange robe with gold border and a heavy gold bead necklace, and a white and maroon flower garland drapes over his shoulders. His hands rest on his knees. In the foreground are fruit including apples, oranges and a green fruit, a conch shell, brass vessels and a tray with flower petals.2007-01-01Outdoor procession scene under a clear sky. A smiling man with long dark hair sits on a richly decorated float wrapped in flower garlands of red roses, yellow and white blooms. He wears an orange-saffron garment with a gold ceremonial necklace and a red bindi on his forehead, and a tall gold crown with green and gold fringe stands behind him. Orange and red tassels hang from a canopy overhead, and a rounded orange ceremonial fan with white floral motifs and a bird emblem sits at left. A green and red umbrella with a blue bird emblem is visible at right. Dense floral decoration fills the lower frame. The man's appearance is consistent with a Swamiji (probable) figure seated in procession, marked by saffron clothing, ornate gold adornments and a crown.2009-12-27December 07 20112011-12-07 +1 copies