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A decorated ceremonial procession vehicle, a ratha with a golden canopy and tiered tassels in yellow, orange, pink and teal, is draped in marigold, yellow and red flower garlands. A standing umbrella-like parasol with red, blue and green panels sits at left, and a second parasol is behind. A man sits on the cushioned seat in an orange-saffron garment with a gold crown or headdress, garlands around his neck and a gold necklace, smiling. Crowd members are partly visible at the lower left edge and in the background trees.

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December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A man in saffron-orange robes sits on a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha during a procession. He wears a gold crown, a red and white floral garland, and layered gold and rudraksha necklaces, with long dark hair swept back. The palanquin is covered in red, yellow and orange marigold garlands, white flowers and green leaves, and hung with gold bells and tassels in green, red, pink and blue. Above him is a canopy in blue, red and gold with lotus and bird motifs. Behind is a pale roofed building and trees. Appearance-based candidate, a person, seated on a throne-like seat in procession.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A smiling man rides a decorated ceremonial chariot during a procession. He wears a gold crown, a red and gold garland of flowers and a rudraksha-style mala, with a red-orange garment. Above him hang a large orange canopy and bright tassels in red, orange, green, blue and gold, with gold finials and marigold and white flower garlands. A golden elephant figure and an orange and blue decorative shield appear beside the chariot. The chariot is adorned with red roses, marigolds and greenery.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27