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A festival procession on a street, with a richly decorated golden palanquin or chariot draped in marigold and white flower garlands, brass bells and gold tassels. An orange parasol and a blue embellished parasol are held over it. Two men stand at the right in white dhotis with red-gold borders and garlands; the man in front holds a trident and wears a gold-threaded red sash. Only partially visible figures sit within the palanquin area, and no face is clearly shown. The page does not indicate a person's presence, and no candidate can be confirmed.

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Outdoor procession on a flower-decorated palanquin beneath a large red and blue fringed canopy hung with brass bells and tassels. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe, a gold crown and a red-and-white garland sits on the raised throne. Beside him, shaved-headed men in orange and white dhotis with bare torsos and wooden-handled staffs with ceremonial ornaments walk alongside, some with white-smeared bodies and beaded necklaces. A cameraman in white with a camera stands at the front. A man in a white dhoti with a red sash bends over a speaker at right, and marigold and rose garlands cover the palanquin's base.2013-02-10A golden ceremonial palanquin procession vehicle decorated with white jasmine garlands, red and purple flower strings, and hanging orange, green, pink and blue tassels under a gilded canopy with an orange fringed awning. A seated figure in red and orange garments and a white garland sits on a red-cushioned throne within the palanquin, with trident-shaped staffs on its sides. Trees and blue sky stand behind, and a few devotees' hands and heads appear at the lower right edge.2010-12-22Outdoor procession on a street with a decorated ratha or palanquin draped in marigold garlands and orange flowers. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border stands on the float holding a ceremonial object, and another man in white dhoti with red sash stands beside him. A seated figure in orange and ornate gold adornments sits under a large gold umbrella with red banners flying. Below, a saffron-robed monk with shaved head holds the float's edge while uniformed police and onlookers crowd around. Blue and yellow decorated umbrellas and a red canopy are visible at right, with a videographer filming from the float.2016-04-18Outdoor procession scene with a richly decorated palanquin or ratha framed by marigold garlands, golden kalasha-style finials with green and red tassels, and an orange and blue canopy fringed with mirror embellishments. A bald man in saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha mala stands at left, touching the red standard pole. Beside him a man in a maroon turban, orange-marigold garland and gold bangles holds the red pole, while a young man in white dhoti with gold border and bangles stands at right, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border holds a gold ceremonial vessel at far right. Shallow focus, daylight, greenery behind.2016-04-18February 10 20132013-02-10A procession on a decorated palanquin under colourful umbrellas: a seated man in a deep red turban and red-and-gold garments, wearing layered gold and white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a red cushioned seat. A shaved-headed attendant in saffron-orange cloth with a gold-bordered shawl holds a red flag, while a white-clad attendant in a gold-edged dhoti and another in a red-and-gold shawl hold a golden staff and fan. Umbrellas with mirror-embroidered fringes, green and red tassels and gold bells decorate the frame, and marigold garlands hang from the palanquin. Three people are visible in front of the palanquin, the seated figure included. This is a procession scene, with ritual parasols and palanquin rather than a fixed ceremony named in the image.2016-04-18December 27 20092009-12-27April 18 20162016-04-18A festival procession on a richly decorated ratha or palanquin. A seated figure in a red-maroon turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a throne-like seat draped with pink and red flower garlands, raising one hand in blessing. Above them a large yellow-orange umbrella with silver fringe is held over the seat. Beside the seat a standing attendant in white dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl holds a red staff. Tall golden finials with green and red tassels and white and orange marigold garlands frame the vehicle. Dense crowds of onlookers in street clothes line the road behind, with uniformed police and a cameraman at right.2016-04-18December 20 20102010-12-20Outdoor festival procession photographed from ground level beneath trees. Dominating the frame is an ornate golden ratha or palanquin-style vehicle draped in yellow and purple garlands, with hanging brass bells and tassels in green, red and blue. A large saffron-yellow parasol with a lotus motif shades a golden elephant-headed carved finial at the front. A shirtless attendant in white cloth stands on the left of the vehicle, partly visible. Along the right, a bald man in white clothing and several devotees stand behind a wire fence, watching the procession.2010-01-01December 29 20092009-12-29