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A smiling man in orange saffron robes rides on a silver-and-orange ornate ceremonial chariot during a procession. He wears a white turban, a red-and-white flower garland with yellow marigold accents, and a red bindi, and holds a tall golden trident. Behind him a red canopy with tassels hangs above the chariot, with colourful balloons in blue, green, pink and orange tied to its frame, and orange flags flutter at the left under a clear blue sky.

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A smiling man rides on an ornate float beneath a red umbrella decorated with tassels and hanging balloons. He wears an orange saffron robe, a white turban with a red bindi, and a long garland of red and white flowers with yellow marigold accents. He holds a tall gold trident-shaped staff upright with one hand while his other hand rests on a silver-toned railing. Colourful heart-shaped and round balloons float against a clear blue sky, and a white balloon with a small logo appears at the lower left. The scene appears to be a festival procession.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a procession on a decorated palanquin or ratha beneath a red and gold canopy with tasselled fringe and balloons in green, blue, orange and white. A man seated on the silver-trimmed throne wears an orange saffron robe, a white and gold headwrap, a long garland of red and white flowers, and a gold armlet, holding a tall gold trident-topped staff while smiling. Behind him a man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands beside a second gold staff, and spectators in saris and dark clothing line the roadside under a clear blue sky.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A smiling man in a white turban and orange-saffron robe, draped with white and red flower garlands, rides on a decorated float or chariot. He holds a tall gold trident-shaped staff with both hands. Above him is a red umbrella with tasselled fringe, and bunches of colourful heart-shaped balloons in blue, pink, yellow, white and teal rise into a clear blue sky. A silver-blue decorated panel is visible at right, with a gold railing at lower left and a white balloon in the foreground. A procession celebration setting. The man is not clearly identified, and the appearance cues are a turban, saffron robe, garlands and trident staff, but the page does not confirm his presence.2008-12-29Outdoor procession on a bright day with a clear blue sky. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white turban and long dark hair sits on an ornate silver palanquin with a red canopy fringed with tassels, holding a tall gold trident-topped staff and wearing layered jasmine and red flower garlands. Colourful balloons in blue, green, yellow, white and purple tie to the canopy. Behind him a bystander in a dark shirt looks on, and a silver-embossed ceremonial vehicle edge appears at left. The figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ornate adornments, so this is an appearance-based candidate on a procession palanquin, not a confirmed identification.2008-12-29A photograph of a procession vehicle decorated with ornate silver-coloured repoussé panels and a golden trident standard. A smiling person seated in the centre wears an orange-saffron garment, a white-and-gold turban, a white flower garland and an orange shawl, holding a gold trident. Above, orange and tasselled canopies and bunches of green, blue, orange and yellow balloons fill the frame under a clear blue sky, with a green flag at left. The vehicle appears to be a ratha or chariot in a festival procession.2008-12-29A seated man rides in a decorated procession vehicle under a red canopy with colourful balloons behind him. He wears a white turban with gold and jewel embellishments, a red-orange robe, and layered garlands of white jasmine, red beads and yellow marigolds. A vertical gold staff with ornate carving rises at right, held in his hand. A sacred mark is visible on his forehead. Blue ornamental panels frame the vehicle, and a tree stands in the background against a clear sky.2008-12-29