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A man in a palanquin or ratha canopy, seen in profile. He wears a gold-coloured headpiece, a white shawl over his bare upper body, and a white and orange flower garland. Above him hang a decorative canopy with colourful tassels in yellow, red, green, blue and pink, and gold finials. Pink, purple and yellow flower garlands drape the structure, and fresh blossoms rest at the bottom. He appears to be in a procession setting.

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A photograph of a person seated in a decorated palanquin or ratha canopy under a richly ornamented awning. The canopy has hanging tassels in yellow, red, green, blue and magenta, gold finials and a yellow flower garland along its edge. The seated man wears a white and gold turban-like headwear, a white garland of jasmine and a red-and-white flower garland, and a white shawl over bare shoulders. Pink, purple and magenta flower arrangements decorate the base of the palanquin. The scene is bright and washed out.2011-01-01January 01 20112011-01-01January 01 20112011-01-01A photograph of a man seated on a decorated palanquin or ratha-style canopy during a procession. He wears a white turban, a white garland of flowers with red and white strands, and a white and red cloth draped over his bare shoulders. His hands are raised in a gesture toward the crowd. The canopy above is hung with colourful tassels in red, yellow, green, blue and pink, and the seat is covered with flowers in orange, purple and white and a striped cloth. Behind is a building with an orange wall and a tin roof. The image is bright and washed out.2011-01-01A photograph of a procession float decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers and tasselled hangings in red, pink, orange, green and blue. A large golden-orange canopy with fringed edges and a gilded finial rises above. Beneath it stands a man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti with a gold border, a red flower garland, and gold-and-red beaded necklaces. He bows his head with hands together near the float's wooden frame, while the sky and a tree fill the background.2010-01-01A decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha procession vehicle with a golden canopy hung with silver bells and multicoloured tassels in magenta, orange, red, green and blue, and wrapped in yellow and purple flower garlands. A large orange fringed umbrella stands at the left. A seated man in white ritual clothing wears a gold crown-like headpiece, a red flower garland and gold beaded necklaces, smiling with eyes closed. Flowers and gold fittings decorate the seat in the foreground.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a white turban sits on a richly decorated ratha or palanquin. He wears white clothing with a red bindi on his forehead and a flower garland. The vehicle is covered with pink, purple, green, blue and yellow tassels and marigold and pink flower garlands. A white trident-shaped finial stands on a multicoloured canopy with fringed tassels. The bright, overexposed scene suggests a festival procession.2011-01-01A man sits under a canopy decorated with red, green and yellow tassels and gold finials, wearing a white and gold patterned turban and a white garment. He wears a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers and a gold bead necklace, and his head is turned slightly to one side with a smile. Yellow and purple flowers sit in the foreground beside a brass lamp. Appearance-based label: a person, seated under the canopy in ceremonial dress with long hair and gold ornaments.2011-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a man seated in a palanquin or ratha beneath a large canopy with multicoloured tassels in red, yellow, green and blue. He wears a white embroidered cap, long dark hair falling past his shoulders, and a white garment with a garland of white jasmine and red flowers draped across his shoulders. A golden finial and yellow flower garlands decorate the canopy frame. A small purple logo appears at the upper left corner of the image. Only one person is visible.2011-01-01January 01 20112011-01-01A smiling man in profile sits beneath a multicoloured canopy fringed with red, green, yellow and blue tassels. He wears a white embroidered cap and a white garment, with a white flower garland and a red-and-white flower garland draped over his shoulders. A golden finial and pink fabric are visible at the left. Yellow and green blossoms appear at the bottom edge. The setting suggests a ceremonial procession or seated honour. a person: the long swept-back hair, flower garlands and ceremonial canopy support the page's reference to a person, but the face alone is not used for identification, so this is an appearance-based candidate.2011-01-01