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A photograph of a decorated ceremonial chariot procession. A man seated in the open chariot raises one hand to his brow in a gesture of greeting, smiling, wearing a gold crown, a white garment and a red-and-white beaded garland. The chariot is covered with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers, hanging red, orange, green and blue tassels, and gold bells, with a gilded carved figure of a mythical creature at its front. Trees and sky are in the background.

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A decorated festival chariot procession. A smiling man with long dark hair wears a gold crown and white garment with ornate gold necklaces, seated on a richly adorned golden ratha/chariot draped with marigold and white flower garlands, purple and magenta fabrics, and hanging gold bells with red, green and orange tassels. A large golden trident stands in the foreground, and a golden kalasha-like finial and gilded umbrella canopy frame the scene. Onlookers' heads are visible at the bottom edge, and an orange and blue banner appears at the right. The man is a person candidate by his crown, long hair and ornate clothing, seated in procession.2010-01-01A photograph of a festival procession chariot decorated with multicoloured garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, tasselled hangings in pink, green, blue and red, and gold-toned metal bells and finials. A person seated on the chariot wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red garland and a gold chain, and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. A gilded carved yali-style figure stands at the left edge. Trees and bright sky appear in the background.2010-01-01A festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, purple, pink and white, hung with tassels in green, blue, pink and orange. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead sits on a red velvet cushion, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, raising one hand in a smiling wave. Ceremonial gold ornaments and a crowd of onlookers are visible at the lower edge, along with a woman in white and a man in a checked shirt. The canopy is strung with marigold and tuberose garlands. a person is seated at the centre of the palanquin, identified by long swept hair, saffron cloth and rudraksha mala.2011-12-15A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a gold crown, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, waves from a richly decorated golden palanquin during a procession. The ornate ratha is hung with colourful tassels in red, green, blue and yellow, marigold and white flower garlands, and gold finials. Spectators in the foreground watch from the roadside under hazy trees and rocks.2009-12-27A figure in a richly decorated golden-and-red ceremonial chariot is smiling and raising one hand in a wave during a festival procession. He wears an orange-saffron garment, a gold crown or headpiece, and layered beaded necklaces including a rudraksha-style mala. The chariot is hung with yellow and white marigold garlands, red flowers, golden bells, colourful tassels in green, pink, red and blue, and gold ornaments on poles. Rocky outcrops and trees form the background, with a few people visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, yellow and magenta florals, and hanging brass bells, tassels and red, green and blue pompoms. He wears a gold crown, a saffron-orange garment, a red and gold garland and a dark rudraksha-style mala, smiling broadly. Golden peacock-like finials and a red canopy frame the scene; trees and a hazy sky stand behind. Visible people: one seated rider, with a few partially visible spectators at the lower edge.2009-12-27A man seated on an ornate golden palanquin or float in an outdoor procession waves his right hand and smiles. He wears a gold crown with a red forehead dot, a white and gold dhoti-style garment, and layered gold beaded necklaces over a red flower garland. The canopy above is hung with yellow, white, purple and red marigold and jasmine garlands and tassels in orange, pink, red, green and blue. Foliage and a gold kalasha-like finial appear in the foreground. a person is present in appearance: the crown, gold ornaments, and ceremonial palanquin fit the procession context, with a central seated figure in festive regalia.2010-01-01A man with long, swept-back dark hair rides on an ornate, flower-decorated float during a procession. He wears a gold crown with a red bindi on his forehead, a red and pink flower garland, layered gold-bead necklaces, and a cream-white garment. Festoons of yellow marigolds and purple, red and white flowers hang from golden poles, with green and blue tassels and red fabric above. He smiles warmly while seated on the chariot. Tall golden finials and a blurred tree form the background.2010-01-01A man stands on a decorated procession float, waving his right hand and smiling. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red vermilion mark on his forehead, a white garland of flowers and a long red garland, and a cream-coloured dhoti with a bare upper torso adorned with gold bead necklaces. Behind him, the float is hung with long yellow and white marigold garlands, pink and red flower strands, green and blue tassels, and a striped canopy, with banana leaves on the right. a person: the figure's long swept-back hair, gold crown, distinctive ornate adornments and ceremonial garlands match the page's description of a person at this procession.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession on an ornate golden ratha chariot decorated with garlands of marigolds and roses, colourful tassels in pink, green, blue and orange, and gold bells. A man with long dark hair sits on red cushions wearing a gold crown, an orange robe, a red flower garland and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Behind him, devotees in white and orange clothes walk along a tree-lined path, with a saffron flag visible at right. a person seated on the ratha, as the presiding figure. Bright outdoor daylight.2009-12-27