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Night procession photograph of a man seated on a silver throne atop a decorated ratha, framed by a silver canopy, peacock-feather motifs and tall tassels in red, yellow, green, blue and orange. He wears a red-orange dhoti and shawl, a gold ceremonial necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead. Two attendants in orange and red clothing hold up a long fan or chowri-like staff on the right, and a figure in a headwrap stands at lower left. Gold leaves decorate the chariot. a person is seated on the throne as the central figure, attended by the people around him.

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March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession scene with a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin decorated with colourful tassels in red, green, yellow and blue, peacock feathers and gold leaves. The seated man wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a pink and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, with a vibhuti mark on his forehead; his distinctive long hair and ornaments give him a probable match to the Swamiji candidate, seated as a figure being carried in procession. Bearers in white and saffron clothing hold the palanquin poles, and a man in a red and white turban stands in the lower left foreground. A silver canopy tops the seat, and a bright-lit ceremonial umbrella stands at the right.2017-03-13A night procession photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style chariot, smiling with arms outstretched. He wears a saffron-orange cloth, a gold ceremonial necklace and pendant, a pink and white flower garland, and a tilak on his forehead. The silver canopy is topped with peacock feathers and decorated with rows of red, yellow, blue and green tassels, and gold leaf foliage frames the seat. Red and gold drapes hang behind him. Hands reach up from the crowd at the lower right, and a decorated red umbrella is visible at the left. The chariot appears to be moving through a street procession after dark.2017-03-13Night procession photograph. A smiling man sits on an ornate silver throne-like palanquin under a silver canopy, decorated with peacock feathers and tall tassels in red, orange, green, blue and yellow. He wears a rust-orange dhoti, a long pink-and-white garland, a gold pendant and layered gold necklaces, and a rudraksha-style mala, with a red tilak on his forehead and gold-and-red bangles. Red and gold drapes hang behind him. Hands reach toward him from the crowd at the front edge, and a red-and-gold flag is visible at left. The palanquin is part of a festival procession.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.2017-03-13Night procession on a decorated palanquin-style chariot. A man with long dark hair and a beard sits on a red cushioned seat under a silver canopy topped with peacock feathers, wearing a gold necklace, rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, holding a wooden staff and smiling. Tassels in red, yellow, green and blue hang from the frame, with gold leaf decoration. A woman in white and gold bangles stands at the right edge, and devotees fill the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally as the figure with long hair, crown-like headwear, rudraksha and ceremonial gold necklaces on the chariot.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13Night procession scene: a seated man in a silver-and-red palanquin-style throne under a silver canopy decorated with peacock feathers and blue jewels. The throne is festooned with tassels in red, green, orange, yellow and blue, and gold leaves. He wears saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a pink-and-white flower garland, a gold pendant, multiple gold necklaces, rudraksha beads and gold bangles, and holds a long decorated staff. Devotees stand at the lower edges, and two headlights glow in the dark background.2017-03-13A seated man in a ceremonial palanquin or chariot at night, decorated with multicoloured tassels in red, orange, green, blue and yellow, silver canopy, peacock feathers and gold leaves. He wears a jewelled crown, gold necklaces, a pink and white flower garland, bangles and rust-brown dhoti-style cloth, and holds a long red staff across his lap. Attendants in orange and white clothing reach toward the vehicle, and a turbaned man stands in the lower left. a person is seated centrally, identified by the crown, gold ornaments, flower garland and ceremonial seat.2017-03-13Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style seat beneath a silver canopy with peacock feathers and jewelled ornaments. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti, a pink and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and bangles, and a red-orange shawl draped over the seat. He holds a small ritual object in his hand and smiles. The seat is decorated with red, yellow, green and blue tassel bunches, gold leaves, and red and gold drapery. Devotees are visible at the lower edge, and brass vessels and a lamp stand sit in the foreground. a person: the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, with the man honoured in a procession seat, are the cues.2017-03-13A night photograph of a procession chariot with a silver throne canopy and silver-embossed seat, decorated with tiered tassels in red, green, yellow, blue and orange and gold leaves. A bearded man in saffron-red dhoti and gold necklaces, with a pink and white flower garland, sits on a leopard-print cushion with red and orange cushions beside him. A dark red shawl drapes behind him and he smiles. Attendants in orange and maroon clothing hold poles and steady the chariot at the sides, and a peacock-feather ornament crowns the canopy. a person seated in a ceremonial procession, based on the saffron clothing, gold ornaments and garlands.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13