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A photograph at dusk of a smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and matching saffron shawl, seated on a decorated vehicle beneath a canopy hung with marigold and pink-and-white flower garlands. He wears a red tilak on his forehead, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets, rings, a gold necklace, and a large flower garland; he raises both open palms in greeting. Behind him, a man with a shaved head and light sacred markings on his forehead holds a tall silver staff. Illuminated street lamps and a crowd fill the background. Swamiji (probable): the saffron turban, shawl, beaded mala and ceremonial garlands suggest a sannyasi being honoured in procession.

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Photograph at an evening outdoor procession at night, with warm street lights and a crowd behind. A central man wears an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl, with red and white tilak on his forehead, and smiles while raising both open hands in greeting. He wears layered garlands of red roses, white flowers and marigolds, a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and a gold wristwatch. Behind him is a decorated canopy with colourful fabric and marigold garlands, and a silver-tipped spear-like staff is held by a bald man in white clothing with ash markings to the left. Whether the central man is the a person candidate cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so identity is marked unsure.2013-02-12A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and an orange shawl stands on a decorated procession float, raising one hand in greeting. He wears a rust-red turban with a white band and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a long, heavy gold necklace, with a large garland of pink and white flowers draped over his shoulders. Behind him a canopy hung with colourful tassels in blue, purple and pink, and garlands of marigolds and white blossoms, frames the scene. Other people stand around him, including a bald man in orange at left and a person in white with gold-bordered cloth at far left. Warm golden lighting fills the background.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10A smiling man in an orange-saffron robe and a rust-brown turban with a white tilak stands under a canopy with a raised right hand and holds a tall silver staff in his left hand. He wears a thick pink and white flower garland, a brown rudraksha-style mala, and a heavy gold necklace. Behind him, a fringed canopy in purple, teal and orange hangs with more flower garlands, and other figures in saffron and white stand nearby, one with a bare upper body and white markings, and another in white with gold trim on the left. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by his turban, saffron clothing, long hair and gold ornaments, shown during a procession setting.2013-02-10A smiling man in saffron-orange robes raises both hands in greeting during an evening procession, standing under a canopy with blue, teal and purple tassels and a golden trident finial. He wears an ornate gold-and-red crown, a thick pink and white flower garland, layered gold beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, with white and red forehead markings. Behind him, a man in saffron wears white vibhuti on his face and a beaded necklace, and to the right another man in saffron robes and glasses stands near the procession. Marigold and white flower decorations hang on the canopy, and warm lights glow in the background. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure, shown with the crown, saffron robes and garlands of a procession leader.2013-02-10A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a gold crown with red stones stands under a decorated canopy with a blue and purple fringed top and marigold garlands. He raises both arms, the left index finger pointing up, wearing a thick pink and white flower garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, with white and red forehead markings. Other men in orange and white ritual clothing stand beside him in a night-lit procession setting. a person, the central figure, appears to be leading a Kumbha Mela procession, with a visible kalasha-like staff ornament behind him.2013-02-10A photograph of a smiling man in an orange saffron robe and orange shawl, wearing a gold crown with red jewels, a red and white flower garland, and layered rudraksha malas with gold ceremonial pendants. He raises both hands in greeting under a colourful canopy hung with fringed tassels, with a trident and silver ceremonial staff visible at the top right. Behind him, other people in orange and robes stand in a crowd lit by warm evening lamps and street lights. A matching figure with distinctive hair and crown cues appears on the screen as a person candidate in the procession, with the crowd and orange canopy around him.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10Photograph of a procession at night at the Kumbh Mela. A smiling man in the centre wears an ornate gold crown, saffron-orange robes and a large pink and white flower garland with gold ornaments and a rudraksha mala, one arm raised in greeting. Behind him a silver trident is held upright beneath a colourful canopy hung with flowers. A shaved-headed sadhu with ash-smeared body and beaded necklaces stands at left, another bare-chested devotee is partly visible behind him, and a man in orange at right holds the pole. Swamiji (probable) is present as the central figure, based on the crown, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and garlands. Oil lamps glow in the background.2013-02-10Photograph of a smiling man in an orange-saffron robe standing on a procession vehicle, waving his right hand. He wears an ornate gold and red-jewelled crown, a red bindi and white forehead markings, a dense garland of white flowers and yellow and red marigolds, and a rudraksha-style mala with gold beads. A second person in a white and orange garment stands beside him holding a silver staff. Behind him are a silver trident, a canopy with blue and red fabric, and marigold garlands. Lights glow in the background. The figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial regalia, so this is a person appearance, shown in person.2013-02-10Night procession scene at a Kumbh Mela-style festival. A smiling man stands at the centre under a canopy, wearing an ornate gold and red jewelled crown, saffron-orange robes, pink and white flower garlands and a long gold-beaded necklace. He raises one arm and holds a silver trident-topped staff. Behind him are a silver ceremonial axe and a decorated canopy with fringed teal, purple and orange trim and marigold garlands. Around him, ash-smeared sadhus with bare torsos and beaded necklaces stand at left, and an older man in orange robes and a gold necklace stands at right. The scene is lit by warm evening lights.2013-02-10Photograph at night of a man seated on a decorated procession vehicle under a red and blue canopy with tasselled fringes. He wears an orange-saffron turban and orange wrap, a red tilak on his forehead, bangles and rings, and raises his right hand in greeting while smiling. He is draped in layered garlands of pink flowers, white blooms and yellow marigolds. Beside him a man in orange robes and a second orange-clad attendant sit on cushions, with festival lights glowing in the background.2013-02-22 +1 copies