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A smiling man in a procession seated on a decorated ratha/chariot, wearing a rust-red braided turban, a red-orange garment with a gold-edged shawl, layered gold necklaces, a gold armband and a rudraksha-style mala. He sits under a canopy hung with marigold garlands and tassels in green, red and purple. Beside him a younger man in a white dhoti and garland holds a yellow parasol with a red handle, and a gold-finialed pole rises in the foreground. Festive bunting and flower decorations fill the street behind.

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A festive outdoor procession scene. A smiling man in the centre sits on an ornate decorated palanquin or ratha, wearing a rust-red turban, a saffron-maroon garment, a brown rudraksha-style mala, heavy gold necklaces and gold armlets. A gold-finial pole with coloured tassels rises beside him, and marigold garlands hang on the canopy. On the left, a man in white holds a yellow and orange umbrella and smiles, with a red tilak on his forehead. On the right, another man in a white garment with a dark beaded mala holds a gold staff.2016-04-18Outdoor procession scene under a richly decorated canopy hung with marigold garlands, colourful tassels and pennants. A smiling man at centre sits on a cushioned seat, wearing a rust-orange turban, a saffron-and-orange garment, layered gold and bead necklaces, a gold armband and a dark ornamental shawl, with a red tilak on his forehead. To his left, a man in white ritual cloth with red tilak and garlands holds a golden umbrella-style parasol with an orange canopy. To the right, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and red-brown cloth smiles. Large golden bells hang beside the seat, and trees and utility poles are visible behind. The central figure's appearance is consistent with the candidate description but not clearly established, so identity is unsure.2016-04-18A procession under an orange fringed canopy hung with marigold garlands and multicoloured tassels. Seated centrally, a smiling man in a rust-red turban and saffron-brown garment wears layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and raises a gold finial on a golden pole. Two men in white dhotis with gold necklaces and rudraksha malas sit beside him, one at left with a kumkum mark and one at right in spectacles. Pink and red tassels hang at upper left, and a red-and-blue umbrella stands at right, outdoors under a blue sky.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A smiling person seated on a red-cushioned throne within a decorated procession, wearing a rust-red turban, a rust-red and gold garment, a long brown rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces, with gold bangles on the arms. Behind and beside are golden ceremonial staffs topped with a trident, orange and red tassels hang from a canopy, marigold garlands drape the poles, and a red flag flies in the background. To the left a second person with orange tilak on the forehead and white clothing stands near a gold ornamental pillar, and another attendant in white is partly visible at the right edge.2016-04-18A 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 photograph of a procession on an open street, with a seated figure in a rust-red turban and orange-brown robe riding in an ornate decorated palanquin. He wears layered rudraksha-style malas, a gold ceremonial necklace, bangles and an armlet, with marigold and white flower garlands draped over his shoulders. A large golden staff with a bell-shaped finial and multicoloured tassels stands beside him, and an orange ceremonial umbrella is held overhead. Marigold garlands hang along the carriage, and a man in white attire with a gold necklace stands at the right edge, while another attendant in white holds the umbrella. Strings of colourful pennant flags are strung across the street behind the procession, and onlookers watch from the roadside.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A 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.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A smiling man in a maroon-brown turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a golden palanquin during a procession. He wears layered gold necklaces, a long rudraksha-style mala of beads, and garlands of orange marigolds and magenta flowers. Gold bangles adorn his arms, and his hand rests on a gilded pole. Behind him an orange umbrella with beaded tassels and red and green fabric hangings are visible, along with another attendant at the left edge and a person at the right edge.2016-04-18