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A seated figure on a raised orange-draped palanquin or throne at night, decorated with white and red flower garlands and tassels. The central figure has long dark matted hair with a crescent emblem, wears a long yellow-and-gold garland, a beaded mala, bangles and an orange-red robe. Beside them an attendant in a red-and-gold shawl holds a white-and-red decorated parasol, and another attendant in an orange-and-gold robe holds a silver staff. Petals are scattered on the orange cloth, and a few people are visible at the lower left edge. a person appearance cues include the matted hair, crescent emblem, garlands and orange robe, consistent with a procession seat during the Mahashivaratri celebrations.

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March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Night procession on an orange-draped palanquin decorated with white, red and pink flower garlands and tassels. A smiling man seated centrally wears a tall black turban-like headdress with a crescent ornament, a saffron-red robe, a layered gold and bead necklace, a marigold garland and gold armbands; he appears to be the honoured figure, and his appearance matches the a person cues of a tall turban and ornate ceremonial garments, though identity is uncertain. A second man in a red-brown robe with white tripundra marks holds a white-and-red ornate parasol beside him. A third attendant in dark clothing stands at the right holding a staff, and a crowd is visible in the dark background at left.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Night procession scene on a decorated palanquin draped with white, red and pink flower garlands and a green tassel. A man with long dark hair, wearing a red-orange robe, a heavy beaded necklace and a yellow marigold garland, sits smiling on a cushioned seat with an orange cover, raising one hand. Beside him a man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with bare upper arms holds a silver-handled umbrella with embroidered fringe. Dark background with spectators at the edges.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Night procession scene on a decorated ratha-style float draped with white and red flower garlands and tassels. A figure with a tall dark matted hair crown and a crescent ornament sits on an orange-cushioned seat, wearing a red-orange robe, a yellow marigold garland, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Beside him a man with a white tilak and an orange-red cloth sits on a gold seat holding a silver staff, while a golden ornate umbrella and a silver staff stand at the sides.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Night procession on an ornate palanquin decorated with garlands of white, red and pink flowers and a green and pink tassel. A seated man with a large black crown-like coiled hairstyle, wearing a red-maroon robe, a yellow marigold garland and a gold ceremonial necklace, raises one hand in greeting while his bare feet rest on an orange cloth. Behind him stands an attendant in a red-brown robe holding a silver ornamental umbrella, and a silver staff stands at the side. Probable Swamiji (cues: dramatic crown-like hair, rudraksha-style ceremonial necklaces and a garland, seated on a decorated chariot). Several people in the dark crowd are partly visible at the lower left.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07