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A photograph of a night-time temple procession scene. A man seated on an ornate golden throne under a decorated canopy with colourful striped pillars, wearing a jewelled crown, saffron-orange robes, layered rudraksha malas and a leopard-print shawl, holding a silver staff and smiling. Garlands of marigolds and roses drape the throne and a deity image behind him. In the foreground, a figure in orange saffron robes with a shaved head holds a white coconut with a flame burning on top. A partially visible sign reads an Ananteshwara temple name.

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A photograph at night of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne during a procession. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown, an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold necklace, rudraksha mala, and a leopard-print cloth draped over the throne. He holds a trident, and a deity murti with a blue robe and flower garlands is visible behind him beneath a red and gold canopy. Colourful painted pillars with bird motifs frame the scene, and a seated attendant in orange clothing sits at the left. Flower garlands decorate the platform and a flame glows at the bottom edge.2011-12-17Night photograph of a rathotsavam (chariot festival) procession. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a leopard-print shawl, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, gold armbands and an ornate crown, holds a silver trident and raises one hand in blessing on a golden throne mounted on a decorated chariot. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in blue with red and yellow flower garlands, under a red and gold canopy. Colourful painted panels with bird motifs hang at the sides. At lower left, a man in orange cloth tends a brass oil lamp with a large flame. Garlands of yellow and red flowers decorate the chariot base.2011-12-17A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions during a festival procession, smiling and holding a tall silver staff with a decorative top. He wears a crown, saffron-orange robe, a gold necklace, rudraksha beads, bangles and a leopard-print cloth over his shoulder. Behind him hang red, green and yellow decorative cloths with floral motifs and garlands, and a blue deity statue stands in the background. Another person in orange sits at the left edge. The scene resembles a Rathotsavam ceremony.2011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17A night procession photograph of a man seated on a golden throne mounted on an ornate festival chariot decorated with colourful painted panels in red, green, yellow and orange. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold collar necklace, a red and white beaded mala, bangles, and a crown-like headpiece, and he holds a long metal staff in one hand. Behind him a flower-garlanded deity murti with a blue head covering is set within a red and gold canopy. A woman in a blue sari is partly visible at the lower left edge.2011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, smiling and raising one hand. He wears a golden crown, an orange-saffron robe, a gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha malas, bangles, and a leopard-print shawl draped over his shoulder. Behind him hang decorative red, green and yellow fabric panels with floral and lotus motifs, and garlands of flowers and a blue-draped figure stand in the background. Only a partial head is visible in the lower right corner. The person is wearing distinctive saffron clothing, crown and rudraksha malas, consistent with a person appearance in a festival setting.2011-12-17