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Outdoor procession on a richly decorated golden palanquin-style float under a canopy hung with gold bells and pink, red, orange, green and blue tassels, wrapped in yellow, orange, purple and white flower garlands. A man with long dark hair, a gold crown and a red garland sits on a golden seat in white garments with a red sash, one hand raised in greeting. Below, devotees in white and orange clothing reach up with a silver tray of white flowers and a fruit, while a black cow with garlands stands at the front of the float. A man in a white shirt smiles at the right edge, and an orange cloth printed with 'OM GANESHAYA' drapes a figure in the lower right. a person cue: long swept-back hair, crown and ornate gold ceremonial setting, seated in procession.

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Outdoor procession under a clear blue sky. A richly decorated golden ratha/chariot with a canopy hung with yellow, white and purple garlands and fringed tassels in red, pink, orange, green and blue. A man seated on the golden seat wears a gold crown, a red garland and white cloth, and extends his right arm toward the crowd. Around the chariot, people in white and orange robes walk alongside, and a black-and-white cow with a garland stands in front, held by a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl. A man in white holds a tray of white flowers and another holds a small yellow fruit. A woman in a red sari with gold patterns stands at right. Several people are partially visible at the edges. The man on the seat is an appearance-based candidate for a person, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-01-01A smiling man sits on an ornate festival chariot decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, colourful tassels in orange, pink, green, red and blue, and gold-coloured finials. He wears a gold crown, a white garment, a red flower garland and gold beaded necklaces, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stands a red, blue and yellow canopy, and red and maroon velvet cushions surround his seat. The setting appears to be a procession.2010-01-01A golden ceremonial palanquin-style ratha is decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, tassels, hanging bells and a red-and-yellow canopy, set among palm trees under a bright sky. A figure in white ceremonial clothing with a gold crown and red garland stands elevated on the ratha, arms raised. Around it, people in saffron/orange robes, white dhotis and yellow shawls walk and hold the procession, and a man in a white turban stands nearby. A tall paper-cut decoration hangs overhead and a wall poster shows a green diagram at left. Several devotees in white and yellow surround the vehicle in a procession.2010-01-01December 31 20092009-12-31A man seated on an ornate decorated float or chariot during a procession, smiling with eyes lowered. He wears a golden crown, a red and white garland, a gold bead necklace, and a white garment over his shoulder. The canopy above is hung with yellow marigold garlands, gold finials, and tassels in orange, red, green, and blue. Floral garlands in yellow, purple and white decorate the seat and rail.2010-01-01A festive procession on a sunny day. A man seated on an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot with a golden crown with a sunburst halo, long swept-back hair, a red and white flower garland, and a white shawl draped over bare shoulders, gesturing with one hand. The canopy above is hung with yellow, orange, pink, green and purple tassels, bells and marigold garlands. In front, a woman in a cream sari with green border offers a brass plate of sweets to a black and white bull decorated with yellow and white garlands, while a man in white and a saffron-robed man steady the animal. A red and gold cloth with elephant motifs is draped on the bottom right, with the words visible on it.2010-01-01A photograph of a procession in which a man with long dark hair, wearing an ornate gold crown, saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland, sits on a richly decorated golden ratha-style chariot and raises his right hand in blessing. The chariot is covered in yellow, orange and white marigold garlands, with gold bells and multicoloured tassels in red, pink, green and blue hanging from a canopy above. Behind him a golden ornament is visible at the top of the vehicle. In the foreground, two people in white and yellow clothing stand near the chariot, one with a lanyard, and the blurred shoulder of another person is visible at the bottom. Other people in white dress stand in the background on a dirt road beside a low concrete wall.2009-12-27December 31 20092009-12-31December 31 20092009-12-31A decorated golden ratha procession vehicle covered in yellow, orange and white marigold garlands moves through a crowd. A figure in orange and gold ceremonial dress with a gold crown sits on the chariot seat, hands in anjali, beneath a large orange umbrella with fringed tassels. The chariot is hung with brass bells and multicoloured tassels in blue, green, pink and red, and a golden makara-style head curves at the top. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some wearing orange and yellow shawls and rudraksha or bead malas, walk alongside and push at the vehicle. An orange flag with a dark emblem flies at left under a clear sky with palm trees behind.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession on an ornately decorated golden ratha or palanquin draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, white flower strands, and red roses. A man with long dark hair, wearing a golden crown, red rose garlands and a rudraksha mala with gold necklaces over an orange-saffron robe, sits on red and orange cushions smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Hanging tassels in pink, green, blue and red decorate the canopy, with trees behind.2009-12-27