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A 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.

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December 17 20112011-12-17Night photograph of a ratha procession chariot decorated with red, green and yellow painted cloth panels, pillars and a canopy showing a Shiva lingam with two bulls. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, a crown, layered red beaded necklaces and a leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate gold throne holding a silver trident in his right hand and a saffron cloth in his left. Marigold and red flower garlands hang behind the throne, and a deity murti is visible in the background. The page does not confirm who is present, so identity is unsure.2011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17A smiling man sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, holding a golden staff in one hand and a tall trident in the other. He wears a gold crown, saffron-orange robes, a gold ceremonial necklace, rudraksha mala beads and a leopard-print shawl over his shoulder. Behind him hang colourful festival banners with floral and geometric designs in red, yellow, green and blue, and garlands of flowers. A bald person in the lower right corner is partly visible. The setting suggests a festival procession or ceremonial occasion.2011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, holding a silver trident in the right hand. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and upper garment, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, a gold crown with a crescent ornament, bangles and a leopard-print cloth over the shoulder. Behind him hang red, yellow and green embroidered banners with floral and bird motifs, and a blue statue with garlands of orange and purple flowers is visible above. A small flame and smoke rise in the lower left foreground.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.2011-12-17A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing a tall gold crown with red jewels, an orange saffron garment, a long layered red-and-gold beaded necklace, gold armlets and bracelets, and yellow tassels at the wrist. The figure holds a sword in one hand and a long staff or spear in the other. Behind the throne hang colourful embroidered cloth panels with floral motifs, red and yellow garlands, and a blue-draped figure at upper left. The person is ceremonially costumed as a deity or royal figure during a festival; no identification is made from appearance.2011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17Night photograph of a ceremonial procession at a temple festival. A smiling man in an ornate gold crown with a crescent ornament and red tilak stands beside a gold-carved throne, holding a tall silver staff. He wears a saffron-orange garment, layered gold and bead necklaces, and jeweled bracelets. Behind him stand tall decorated banners with red, blue, green and yellow floral and lotus patterns, and a blue-robed figure with a gold necklace and garland of yellow and red flowers. The man's presentation shows crown, saffron clothing and ornate adornments, but his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2011-12-17A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a large gold halo-like backrest, dressed in saffron-orange garments with a leopard-print shawl draped over one shoulder. He wears a golden crown with a curved ornament, layered red and gold beaded necklaces, and a gold belt, and holds a silver trident in his right hand and a sword in his left. Behind him stands a blue-robed figure in a deity pose, framed by a garland of marigolds and red flowers, with colourful patterned fabric panels in red, green, yellow and orange on either side. The seated man appears to be the central figure of a festival procession setting, with an appearance-based probable identification as a person from his long swept-back hair, crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Photo showing one person in a temple or festival setting.2011-12-17