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Night outdoor festival scene during a chariot procession. A smiling man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an elaborate gold crown, a saffron-orange dhoti-style garment with a green-and-gold shawl draped over one shoulder, layered gold and red beaded necklaces, and bangles. Behind him is a colourful decorated pillar with floral and geometric painted panels and a yellow-and-green cloth. A devotee in a blue sari on the left holds up a flaming oil lamp (aarti), while other hands offer plates. Foreground figures include a shaved-headed person in orange, and a long silver-tipped staff appears at the upper right. Foliage fills the background.

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December 17 20112011-12-17A man seated on an ornate gold throne at night, wearing an orange-saffron silk garment with a gold-embroidered green and gold shawl, a gold crown, a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha malas, and gold armbands. He holds a long staff with his right hand. Before him, women in orange saris kneel and extend their hands toward a brass tray and a lit oil lamp, while a bare-chested devotee in an orange wrap sits at the right edge. Behind them stands a tall decorated pillar with floral and geometric patterns in red, yellow and green, and a blue-clad figure in the background. This matches a person figure given the throne, crown and saffron robes, with cues of ceremonial gold necklaces and rudraksha malas; the page does not place him at this event.2011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17Nighttime procession scene at a ratha/chariot festival. A smiling figure sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat in a richly decorated chariot, wearing an elaborate gold crown with a central medallion, gold armbands, orange garments with a leopard-print wrap, and garlands. He holds a long silver staff and a curved sword. Behind him stand tall yellow, green and red fabric banners with floral and geometric patterns. Several people in the foreground, some in orange and blue clothing, hold the chariot or reach upward. A tree and dark red wall form the backdrop.2011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17A person seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat during a procession, wearing a golden crown, orange saffron garments, layered beaded and gold necklaces, a leopard-print shawl and gold armlets. The seated figure holds a ceremonial sword upright and a golden-tipped staff, smiling. Colourful cloth panels with floral and geometric patterns in red, green and yellow frame the throne, and devotees' hands are visible at the lower edges of the frame.2011-12-17A smiling man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a tall gold crown, orange-saffron garments, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, and a leopard-print shawl across the shoulders. He holds a silver trident in one hand, with yellow tassels at his wrists. Behind him hang colourful embroidered banners in red, green, yellow and blue with floral motifs, and a man in a light jacket stands at the right edge. Festival procession scene at night.2011-12-17A 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.2011-12-17A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne-like chair within a festival decorated with colourful striped hangings, red and gold textiles, and garlands of flowers above. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe with a leopard-print shawl, a tall gold crown, layered red and dark rudraksha-style beaded malas, and gold bangles, and raises one hand in blessing while holding a long ceremonial staff. A blue deity murti stands behind in the flower garlands. This appears to be a rathotsavam procession scene. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the page does not indicate his presence.2011-12-17Night procession photograph at a riverside Kumbh setting with lit lamps in the background. A central figure in an ornate gold and red jeweled crown, wearing a saffron-orange robe, pink and white flower garlands, and a long rudraksha-style bead mala with gold ceremonial necklaces, raises a silver staff and smiles. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala are visible cues. Behind him a tall umbrella canopy with blue fringe and marigold-and-rose garlands hangs, and a red ceremonial axe-like staff stands to the left. Other people nearby include a white-robed attendant on the left and a shaved-headed man with white tilak on the right.2013-02-10December 17 20112011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17