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A photograph of a festival procession on an ornate golden ratha, a decorated chariot-palanquin. A man seated on a red cushioned throne-like seat wears a gold crown, a white dhoti-style garment, and a red and white garland. He raises one hand to his head and smiles. The canopy above is draped with yellow, orange, pink, green and blue tassels and bells, and the structure is covered in yellow, white and purple flower garlands. A large yellow umbrella stands at the left. Two people stand at the lower edges of the frame, partly visible.

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A photograph of a decorated festival chariot during a procession, under a sunny sky. A large orange and red umbrella with fringe and gold finial shelters the open golden palanquin, draped with marigold and mixed garland strands in yellow, purple and white. Tassels in orange, magenta, green and teal hang from the canopy. A seated figure in white clothing with a red garland and an upraised hand holds a conch-like ceremonial object. Two men in white and yellow walk near the chariot, and a bearded man in the foreground wears a dark shawl. a person appears as the seated figure on the ratha, with white robes, a red garland and a raised hand, consistent with a procession role.2010-01-01A photograph of an ornate processional chariot decorated with flower garlands in marigold, white, purple and yellow, with hanging tassels in red, green, blue, purple and orange beneath a large orange umbrella. A man with long dark hair, wearing a gold crown, a red garland and a white dhoti or wrap, sits on a cushioned throne at the centre, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Below, a partly visible man in a white shirt stands in the foreground, and a gold-and-white ornamental finial rises at the right. The setting is outdoors under a hazy sky.2010-01-01A 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 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 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 decorated ceremonial chariot procession. A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden ratha-style vehicle, wearing a gold crown, orange garment and red flower garlands with a gold necklace. The chariot is covered with yellow and red marigold garlands, a large yellow fringed canopy with a red border, and hanging gold bells with red, pink, green and blue tassels. Gold trident-like finials and a hand of a spectator raised at the lower right appear in the scene. Trees and a clear sky are in the background.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A procession on a bright day shows a gilded ratha chariot covered in marigold, purple and white flower garlands and hanging tassels in orange, red and green. A seated man in a gold crown, white garment and red-and-gold beaded necklace sits on a dark velvet throne with an orange cushion and holds a white cloth in his lap. Two large umbrellas, one yellow and one red with tasseled edges, shade the chariot. Devotees in white and orange walk alongside, including a man in white with a saffron shawl at right and a woman at lower centre. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair, a crown and ornate necklaces, consistent with the page's claim.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 decorated festival chariot during a procession, draped in marigold and white flower garlands, with gold-tasseled umbrellas and hanging tassels in orange, pink, green and blue. A smiling figure sits on the orange-cushioned seat at the centre, wearing an ornate gold crown, an orange robe and a red floral garland, with a gold necklace visible. Gold ornamental carvings line the chariot's edge. Trees and a bright sky form the background, and the lower edge shows the heads of onlookers.2009-12-27December 31 20092009-12-31A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate decorated chariot during a festival procession, smiling broadly. He wears a gold crown, a red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace. The palanquin-like structure above him is draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, and is topped with a large yellow and red umbrella with tassels, hanging gold bells, and pink, red, orange, green and blue fringed tassels. Golden carved elephant or lion figures flank the vehicle, and loose flowers cover the base. Bare trees and pale sky appear behind.2009-12-27