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A night procession scene in which a seated figure rides a golden palanquin-style vehicle decorated with thick garlands of white, yellow, pink and red flowers. The seated person wears an ornate gold crown, a white forehead marking, a white flower garland, and a saffron-orange shawl over a golden-edged cloth. A red-and-pink tassel hangs behind the figure. In the foreground, a man in orange clothing holds a curved umbrella-like parasol over the scene, and a green, yellow and red canopy with blue and white bird emblems and tassels sits to the left. The vehicle is framed by flower arrangements at the bottom of the frame.

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April 26 20122012-04-26Outdoor evening photograph of a ceremony under an orange canopy decorated with pink, green and orange tassels and a strand of white jasmine garland. A man on the left sits cross-legged, bare-chested with a white-and-red-garland, a golden crown-like headpiece, white forehead markings and a gold necklace, his hands resting near yellow and orange marigold flowers. Facing him on the right, a second man in an orange cloth and an ornate gold crown and garland leans forward with raised hand. A golden trident-like staff with a metal finial stands at the right edge beside another attendant's arm. Rain streaks are visible against the dark background.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26A night procession on a richly decorated ratha or palanquin draped with marigold and rose garlands, tassels in pink, green, blue and gold, and a small lamp overhead. A man seated on a red-cushioned throne-like seat wears an ornate gold crown, a white flower garland, and a saffron-orange robe, with his bare upper body visible; his hands rest on the seat. Another figure sits behind him in shadow. Orange and yellow canopy fabric and leafy branches frame the scene, with flower garlands piled along the front of the chariot. The seated man has long swept-back hair and wears distinctive ceremonial adornments consistent with a procession honour, and is shown in a saffron robe with a crown, matching the probable Swamiji cues.2012-04-26A seated man in an ornate gold crown and orange-red saffron cloth sits on a red velvet cushion under a canopy decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and colourful tassels in orange, green and pink. He wears layered rudraksha malas, a gold pendant, a red and white flower garland, and a red bindi on his forehead. He smiles while looking to the side and rests one hand on a flower-decorated frame. The scene resembles a procession or ceremonial seat. Appearance-based: Swamiji (probable), based on the ornate crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, seated in a ceremonial setting.2012-04-27April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 30 20122012-04-30April 26 20122012-04-26Night photograph of a ceremonial procession on a decorated palanquin or ratha. A seated figure on the right wears an ornate gold crown, orange robe, white flower garland and bare chest, and is seated before a deep red cloth-covered platform with yellow and pink flowers. A shaved-headed attendant in an orange robe and rudraksha mala on the left holds a golden umbrella or fan-shaped ornament, while another attendant in orange sits near the front. A white fur or yak-hair fan stands in the foreground. Above, pink, orange, green and blue tassels hang beneath gold-plated poles and marigold garlands, with foliage behind.2012-04-26A photograph of a ceremonial scene under a canopy decorated with pink, green and orange tassels and white jasmine garlands. On the right an elderly bald man with a tilak on his forehead wears an ornate gold crown, a white flower garland, and an orange saffron cloth, and reaches toward a small golden flag on a pole. Beside him a trident stands upright. On the left, a man in an orange robe with a long dark braid and a gold crown holds a golden parasol and a round fan. Flower garlands and marigold-yellow and pink flowers fill the foreground.2012-04-26