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A photograph of a procession chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, gold bells and tassels in orange, red, green and blue, and a golden canopy. A seated figure in white clothing and a red-and-gold crown raises one hand to the face, wearing a red garland and a rudraksha-style necklace. Ornate gold elephant-head carving stands at the left side of the ratha.

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A decorated golden ratha chariot procession. A man seated on a red-cushioned throne at the front of the chariot smiles broadly, wearing a gold crown, a white dhoti-style garment, a red shawl, and a red garland with flower necklaces. The chariot is festooned with marigold and purple flower garlands, long hanging tassels in orange, red, green, purple, and blue, and a large yellow canopy umbrella with fringe at the top left. A gilded ornamental trident-like finial is visible on the left. Bystanders are partially visible at the bottom edge of the frame. The seated figure's appearance shows several cues associated with the a person label (crown, ornate garments, garlands), but the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2010-01-01A photograph of an elaborate ceremonial chariot procession. A seated figure in white and red garments, wearing a golden crown and a red garland, raises one arm while smiling, perched on an ornate golden throne-chariot. The canopy is a large orange parasol with fringed edges, and the frame is hung with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers, and multi-coloured tassels in orange, magenta, green and blue, with bells. Devotees in white and yellow clothing walk alongside and a bald man in white stands at the left edge. The setting is an open outdoor street under bright daylight.2010-01-01A festival procession on an ornate golden ratha, a decorated chariot festooned with yellow, white and purple garlands and hanging brass bells with orange and green tassels. A man with long dark hair, wearing a gold crown, a white dhoti-style garment with a red border and a red and gold garland, sits on a red cushioned seat under a tiered canopy. The golden carved elephant-head ornament stands at the front. Crowd members at the lower edge watch, and a decorated red and green umbrella stands at right. Visible cues include the crown, long hair and garlands, consistent with a person riding in procession.2010-01-01A photograph of a decorated ceremonial ratha or palanquin during a procession. A seated figure in white clothing with a red garland and a white-and-red shawl raises both hands to hold a gold crown or ornamental headpiece. The vehicle is draped with yellow, orange, purple and white flower garlands, tassels in pink, teal and green, and a large yellow canopy with a fringed umbrella overhead. Men in white kurtas and a bald man in white stand alongside the ratha, and onlookers are visible at the right edge against a bright sky.2010-01-01A festival procession float decorated with yellow marigold and multicolour flower garlands, with orange, red, green and blue tassels hanging above. A smiling man wearing an ornate gold crown sits on the elaborate golden chariot-like platform, dressed in a white and cream shawl with a dark red garland around his neck. Gold kalasha finials, a gilded bull figure and gold decorative ornaments frame the float against a pale sky. a person: the man has long swept-back dark hair, a gold crown and a garland, matching the page's claim of a person at this procession, so the appearance supports a probable identification in the in-person category.2010-01-01A photograph of a decorated ceremonial procession vehicle, a ratha-style palanquin, under a clear pale sky. An ornate golden canopy is topped by a finial and draped with garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers and hanging tassels in orange, maroon, green and blue. A large orange fringed parasol stands at the left. A man with long dark hair, wearing a gold crown and a red-and-white flower garland, sits upright on a dark red cushioned seat, smiling, with a rudraksha mala visible at his neck. Gold bells and ornamental finials decorate the lower frame, and a gilded deity-like figure on the left edge is partly visible. A man's head is visible at the bottom edge as an onlooker.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha canopy during a procession, hung with yellow and white flower garlands, maroon and orange tassels, and gold bells. Seated under the canopy is a bare-chested man with a gold crown or headdress and a white garland, smiling and holding the side of the carriage. Behind him a large orange and gold parasol or umbrella with fringe is visible, and a flower-covered cushioned seat sits in the foreground beside decorated woodwork. Two hands in white sleeves hold a decorated fan or cloth at the lower left edge, and a clear sky is visible above.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A festival procession on an open rooftop under bright sky. A central figure sits on an ornate golden ratha-style palanquin decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, bells, and tassels in orange, green, purple and maroon. Above him a large orange canopy with a lotus motif is fixed to the chariot. The seated figure wears white clothing with a red and gold shawl and a crown-like headpiece, and smiles while raising his hands to his head. Around the chariot, several men in white and yellow ceremonial shawls walk alongside, one with a shaved head in white, and the foreground shows the back of a seated person in a yellow shawl. a person: the seated figure has a crown and a red shawl, cues that fit the page's identification, though his face is not used for identity.2010-01-01A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate ceremonial chariot or palanquin during a procession, framed by long garlands of yellow, orange and red marigolds and white flowers. The seated person wears a gold crown, a red and white flower garland, a white dhoti-style cloth and a gold-bead necklace, and raises both hands in blessing. Above and behind are a red canopy with orange and magenta tassels, green and blue tassels hanging from the gilded frame, and a golden kalasha-like finial. Velvet cushions in maroon and dark red sit beside the figure, and marigold petals decorate the platform edge.2010-01-01A smiling man rides in a festival palanquin decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, purple flower strands, and gold finials. He wears a gold crown and a white garment, raising both hands in greeting. Hanging fringed canopies in orange, red, pink and green surround him, and a gold-trimmed red umbrella stands to the right. Several dark-haired heads of onlookers are visible in the foreground.2010-01-01December 20 20102010-12-20