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A 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.

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A smiling man in a white and orange turban and orange robe rides on an ornate silver-plated procession vehicle, a ratha with silver panels, holding a golden trident aloft and raising one hand in greeting. A rudraksha-style floral garland hangs around his neck. Orange and red flags, multicoloured balloons and a decorated umbrella with red tassels surround him. Two men in the foreground, one with a shaved head, watch from below. The crowd and vehicle suggest a festival procession.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 smiling man rides in a procession on an ornate silver-blue chariot seat decorated with embossed floral motifs. He wears an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulders, a white turban-style head wrap, and white and red flower garlands. He holds a gold trident staff upright in his right hand. Behind him hang colourful balloons in yellow, blue, pink and green, and a striped fringed canopy with red, green and yellow tassels sits at the left edge. An orange and blue flag is visible above, and an unidentified hand appears in the foreground. The scene suggests a ratha procession during a festival day.2008-12-29A seated man in an orange-saffron robe rides in an ornate silver-and-black palanquin-style vehicle under a red and fringed canopy, surrounded by colourful balloons in yellow, green, blue, red, pink and white. He wears a white head cloth, a red-and-white flower garland, and holds a tall golden trident (trishul) in his right hand. Another decorated umbrella in yellow, blue and red stands at right, with a dirt road and trees in the background under a bright sky. a person: the seated figure has a shaved or close-cropped head appearance under the white cloth and a ceremonial procession setting, but facial and hair cues are insufficient for a confident identification, so this is a procession participant rather than a confirmed identity.2008-12-29A procession on a dirt road beneath a clear blue sky. A man in saffron-orange robes, a white turban and a garland of white and yellow flowers sits on an ornate silver-and-brown ceremonial vehicle with a red canopy. He holds a golden trident (trishul) upright in one hand and a bundle of colourful balloons in the other, while more balloons in red, orange, green, blue and yellow decorate the canopy and seat. Silver embossed panels with lotus motifs stand in the foreground, and a striped umbrella with tassels is visible at left. Onlookers crowd the lower right edge, and a golden lamp post stands at the right. The visible cues suggest a ceremonial procession rather than a seated discourse.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A procession scene outdoors under a clear blue sky. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a pale cream turban sits on a silver-decorated ceremonial vehicle, holding a tall gold trident-topped staff in his right hand. He wears layered white and red-and-yellow flower garlands and a gold chain. Above him a red ceremonial umbrella with fringed tassels shelters the seat, and multicoloured balloons in blue, green, yellow and orange are tied nearby. Ornate silver-embossed panels frame the vehicle, and a partly visible person in the lower right corner observes the procession.2008-12-29A procession on a dirt road under a clear sky. A man in orange saffron robes and a light turban, wearing a red and white flower garland and ornate necklaces, stands in a decorated silver palanquin-style vehicle holding a gold trident. Above him a red canopy with tasselled fringe is decorated with multicoloured balloons, including heart shapes in pink, purple, white and yellow, and green and blue balloons. Balloons in yellow and green fill the foreground. Devotees and onlookers in white and orange line the road, and a second decorated tent with fringed edges stands at the right. The scene evokes a ratha procession with a trident-bearing figure.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A smiling man in orange saffron robes stands on a decorated blue-and-silver festival vehicle during a procession, holding a tall gold trident. He wears a cream-coloured turban, a red bindi, white and red flower garlands and a gold necklace. Behind him are an orange cloth, a fringed canopy with red and white tassels, and balloons in orange, green and blue. A white-clad figure is partly visible at the left edge. The scene suggests a festival parade in bright daylight.2008-12-29