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A smiling man rides on an ornate golden float during a procession. He wears a gold crown with decorative repoussé work, a red tilak on his forehead, and long dark hair. He has an orange saffron garment, a layered garland of red flowers and gold beads around his neck, and gold bangles on his arm. He holds a silver ceremonial sword with a gold hilt. Behind him is a gold-covered pole topped with a turquoise tassel and a pink-and-purple fringe, and below are yellow and orange marigold garlands. The subject matches the page's Swamiji reference through his crown, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style ceremonial adornment and long hair, so this is a probable in-person identification.

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January 01 20122012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01Outdoor photo of a smiling man riding a golden ceremonial chariot or ratha under a clear blue sky. He wears an ornate gold crown with floral engraving and a red bindi on his forehead, a red-and-pink flower garland with gold bead necklace, an orange saffron wrap, and a gold armlet. He holds a silver ceremonial sword or staff. A tall golden pillar with blue and purple tassels rises behind him, and yellow and orange flowers appear in the foreground. Stage lighting trusses are visible overhead. a person: the identity is an appearance-based label, based on the saffron clothing, rudraksha-style adornments, gold crown and garlands in a procession setting.2012-01-01A smiling man rides on an ornate seat during an outdoor procession, holding a silver ceremonial sword with a curved blade. He wears a gold crown with a blue plume, an orange saffron garment over his shoulder, and a thick red flower garland with gold ornaments around his neck. A gold-covered staff with decorative knobs stands at left, and bare trees fill the background.2012-01-01A photograph of a man seated on an ornate throne-like chair outdoors, smiling, with long dark hair and a red bindi. He wears a gold crown with a blue plume, a red-and-gold garland of beads, gold ornaments, a bangle on his upper arm, and an orange-saffron garment. He holds a silver ceremonial sword with an ornate hilt in one hand and a curved blade in the other, with a golden staff with bells at the left edge. Trees and a pale sky sit behind him. The attribution is probable Swamiji in ceremonial regalia, based on the long swept-back hair, crown, saffron clothing, garlands and gold ornaments.2012-01-01A smiling man rides on a decorated golden ratha or procession vehicle under a clear blue sky. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red bindi, a red and yellow flower garland, a gold chain, and an orange saffron garment. A gilded post with a bright blue tassel and a ceremonial sword are beside him, with yellow and orange marigold garlands framing the scene. Power lines cross the background.2012-01-01A smiling man sits enthroned on an ornate gilded throne with a golden peacock-style backrest, wearing a jewelled golden crown with a red tilak on his forehead, an orange silk garment, layered red and gold beaded necklaces, a leopard-print shawl across his shoulder, and yellow armbands. He holds a silver trident in one hand and a sword in the other. Behind him stands a statue of a saint in a blue shawl, adorned with a garland of red, yellow and purple flowers, in front of red and embroidered floral hangings. The figure is a physical person seated in a festival setting.2011-12-17January 01 20122012-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair stands on a float decorated with garlands, standing close to the viewer. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red tilak on his forehead, a red beaded necklace with gold ornaments, and an orange garment. Behind him a tall pole carries blue and green tassels, and pink, yellow and orange flower garlands fill the foreground. The bright sky forms the background. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, gold crown, orange clothing and ornate beaded necklaces are visible cues for the figure on the procession float.2012-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi rides on a golden ornate chariot decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, pink and red flowers. He wears a gold crown with a turquoise and gold element, a saffron-orange garment, layered gold and red beaded necklaces, and smiles with eyes closed. Green, yellow and orange tassels hang from golden poles, and palm trees and a clear blue sky form the background. Swamiji (probable) appears in the chariot, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklaces and a crown.2012-01-01Outdoor photo of a smiling man in an ornate gold crown with a tall blue plume, wearing an orange garment, a large red and gold flower garland, a gold bangle and a red bindi. He sits on a gold-trimmed seat beside a silver ceremonial sword with a curved blade and a gold-toned ceremonial trumpet at left, against a bright blurred background.2012-01-01December 17 20112011-12-17