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A photograph of a procession on a street. A smiling man sits on a golden palanquin-style seat wearing a red-maroon turban, maroon robe with gold border, heavy gold necklace with temple-shaped pendant, rudraksha mala beads and gold bangles, with white ash markings on his arms. Behind him, large ornate parasols or umbrellas with red, gold and yellow fabric and sun-face motifs are held up by attendants. Purple and orange cushions surround him, and crowds and roadside buildings are visible in the background.

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A smiling man in a procession sits on a golden ornate seat with a red and orange turban, maroon and saffron-orange draped garments, a heavy multi-strand gold necklace with a large gold pendant, rudraksha-style beaded malas, gold armlets and bangles, and white markings on his forehead and arms. He gestures with one hand. Behind him are large ceremonial umbrellas with red, yellow and maroon fabric featuring a sun-face motif, a golden kalasha-style ornament, and a yellow tassel. Attendants stand beside the ratha-like carriage amid a street crowd.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A smiling man sits in a procession on an ornate golden-and-red palanquin or chariot seat, wearing a deep maroon turban, a maroon-brown cloth draped over his body, and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces with rudraksha beads and a gold pendant. He has white ash markings on his arms and chest, gold armbands and bangles, and holds a yellow-orange flower in his hands. Behind him are large ceremonial umbrellas or fans with red and gold borders and a golden sun-face emblem with a tilak mark, plus a purple cushion and orange bolsters. Attendants in white garments sit at the edge of the frame, and a crowd is visible in the background. Probable Swamiji seated in procession, identified by the rudraksha malas, ornate gold necklaces, and maroon robes with turban.2015-09-15A smiling man in a maroon turban and maroon-and-saffron robes rides in a gold-trimmed ceremonial palanquin or chariot, one arm raised in greeting. He wears heavy gold necklaces with a large gold pendant, gold bangles and a white-marked forehead. Around him stand attendants: a man in a white dhoti with gold border on the left and a woman in white on the right. A large red and gold umbrella-like canopy with a golden sun face decorates the vehicle, and ornate red-and-gold ceremonial poles with flowers rise behind. Rose petals scatter on the seat, and a crowd is visible in the background on a roadside. a person: the man in the center wears a maroon turban, long-style ceremonial robes, heavy gold necklaces and a raised-arm greeting from a decorated seat, but appearance alone is not conclusive.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A smiling man in a procession sits on an orange cushioned seat, wearing a rust-red turban and a rust-red and saffron wrap over bare shoulders. He has white ash markings on his arms and chest and wears a heavy gold necklace with a rudraksha mala and gold pendants. Gold bangles adorn his wrists. Behind him, large ornate ceremonial fans or umbrellas with gold-embroidered red and maroon discs bearing a sun-like face and tilak marks are held up. A child in a gold-trimmed garment stands at right, and mountains and trees appear in the background. The page credits the photograph to the Nithyanandapedia archive.2015-09-15A man seated on an orange and red cushioned throne-style chair during an outdoor procession, with a large ornate umbrella and decorated poles behind him. He wears a deep maroon turban, a maroon and gold cloth wrap, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a central pendant, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and gold bangles on both wrists. His arms are open in an animated gesture, and his face and arms show white ash markings. Scattered flower petals lie on the cushions and fabric, and a road sign and trees are visible in the background. a person: the turban, ornate gold jewellery, rudraksha mala and ceremonial dress match the page's account of a procession event, but the appearance is not conclusive enough for certainty. Several other people are partly visible at the edges of the frame.2015-09-15A smiling man in a procession sits on an orange-cushioned seat, wearing a deep maroon turban, a rust-brown saffron-toned wrap over bare shoulders, and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces with rudraksha beads and a large gold pendant. He raises a thumbs-up gesture with one hand, and his arms are bangled with gold and beaded bracelets. Behind him are large ornate circular gold-and-red fan-shaped panels bearing a painted face, with ruffled red and gold borders, plus garlands and a golden decorative finial. Several other people in saffron and orange clothing are seated nearby, and hills appear in the background. The scene suggests a ceremonial yatra or procession. Swamiji appearance cues: maroon turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala, and a saffron-toned wrap, consistent with the page's claim about Swamiji (probable), though this is an appearance-based label only.2015-09-15Outdoor procession photograph at a festival site with a seated man in a maroon-red turban and maroon-brown dhoti with golden-yellow border, wearing a heavy gold and beaded necklace with a large gold pendant, gold bangles, and white sacred markings on forehead and arms. He sits on a decorated ratha/chariot with a red-and-yellow ruffled canopy, golden ornaments and an orange cushion, while rose petals lie on the seat. Behind him a young boy in a white shirt and a woman in a white garment stand on the chariot, with a red flag and crowds in the background.2015-09-15A smiling man in a procession sits on an ornate festival vehicle, wearing a deep red turban, a brown and gold saffron-toned garment with a gold shawl, layered rudraksha malas, and a large gold ceremonial pendant necklace. Vibhuti marks show on his forehead and arms, and gold armlets and bangles adorn his arms. Behind him stand a large red, gold and yellow umbrella with a golden sun-face emblem and a tall decorated ceremonial staff with white flower garlands. Petals lie on the cushions. A man in white with a gold-bordered shawl sits to the left, and a woman with a red-bordered white sari and forehead marks smiles at right. A child peeks into the frame behind. Cushions are orange, red and purple. A road sign and roadside buildings are in the background.2015-09-15A man seated on an orange-cushioned throne-like chair during a procession, wearing a maroon turban, maroon and saffron robes, a heavy gold-and-bead necklace with a large gold pendant, and gold armbands and bangles. His arms are spread wide, with white markings on the upper arms. Behind him stands a large ornate golden-and-red parasol-style ratha/palanquin decorated with a painted face, marigold garlands, and red-and-yellow fabric. Other people in orange and red robes and a golden lion-head ornament are visible at the edges. Marigold petals lie on the seat. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, saffron-maroon robes, ornate gold necklaces and armbands, and is seated in a place of honour during a procession.2015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15