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A man in saffron-orange robes sits on a silver ornate palanquin or ratha, smiling. He wears a gold-bordered brown turban with a central gold emblem, a red bindi, a gold necklace, and a long gold bead mala, with red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands draped over his shoulders and across the seat. A silver trident and a silver-gold ceremonial staff stand at the right edge. Marigold and flower decorations surround the seat in a procession setting.

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A smiling man sits on a silver-decorated palanquin or ratha seat draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands. He wears an orange saffron robe, a tan turban-like headband with a gold band and red tilak, and multiple gold bead necklaces over a plain orange cloth. Marigold and rose garlands frame the seat, and a ceremonial hook-shaped staff with a gold top is visible at the right edge. Appearance suggests a probable Swamiji (probable) riding in a procession, based on the long hair, ornate gold headwear, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style gold beads.2009-12-25December 31 20092009-12-31A smiling man rides on a golden, flower-decorated ratha or procession vehicle. He wears an ornate gold crown, an orange saffron robe, multiple strands of gold beads and rudraksha-style malas, and a red kumkum/bindi on his forehead. Red and yellow flower garlands drape his shoulders and the chariot. Overhead hang tassels in pink, orange, red, green and blue from golden bells. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, crown, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace suggest the Nithyananda Paramashivam role, seated in a festival procession.2009-12-27October 08 20112011-10-08October 17 20102010-10-17A smiling man in a saffron-orange robe stands on an ornate silver-and-flower-decorated palanquin or chariot during a procession. He wears a tan turban with a gold band and a red tilak mark on his forehead, a long gold-and-rudraksha bead necklace, and a garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers across his chest. Yellow and deep-red marigold garlands drape the silver canopy behind him. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: swept-back long hair, turban, saffron robes, rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklace, riding in procession.2009-12-25Close portrait photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a beige textured turban with an ornate gold band and a small red ornament at the front. He has a red kumkum mark on his forehead and is draped in saffron-orange cloth with long white and red flower garlands around his neck and shoulders. Heavy gold necklaces with round gold beads and a gold chain hang on his chest. Blurred palm fronds and a colourful tasselled decoration appear in the background. a person, identified by the saffron clothing, long hair, turban, rudraksha-style gold beads and ceremonial garlands; the text notes an outdoor satsang event.2008-12-27December 05 20142014-12-05A seated man in an orange saffron robe wears a long garland of red roses, white flowers and yellow citrus-like fruits draped over his shoulders and lap. He has long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, and his eyes are lowered as he smiles. Behind him, brass oil lamps, a brass pot and a silver vessel sit on a stone ledge. The orange cloth and brass items are prominent in the frame.2010-06-27A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi and white forehead markings sits on a procession vehicle beneath a canopy of red, orange, green and yellow tassels with gold finials. He wears an orange-saffron robe and heavy garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds, plus a long rudraksha mala with gold beads. Yellow and white flowers and green foliage fill the foreground. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold beads, seated in procession.2009-12-27A man seated on a gold-and-cushioned throne decorated with a backdrop of multicolored flower garlands in yellow, purple, red, green and white. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak, an orange shawl over the shoulders, orange dhoti-style clothing, a long white and red flower garland, a heavy gold bead necklace and gold bangles. He holds a silver ceremonial staff. Behind him stand tall silver oil lamps and rows of small lights. The appearance matches a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in ceremonial honour, with long hair, orange turban and shawl, rudraksha-style gold beads and ceremonial garland cues.2011-12-11Photo of a seated man in an orange turban and orange draped garment with a golden kundala-style arm band shaped like a serpent, wearing a heavy multi-strand gold bead necklace with a large ornate gold pendant. A red bindi sits on his forehead. He sits cross-legged with hands folded, smiling, in front of a backdrop of yellow, red and purple marigold and rose garlands and a gold-framed arch. Swamiji (probable): long hair, orange turban and saffron garments, rudraksha-style gold adornments and ceremonial necklace.2010-10-17