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A photograph of a ceremonial procession in daylight. Beneath a golden canopy with orange fringe and hanging gold-and-tassel ornaments, a central figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red robes, with long rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, sits on a palanquin draped in marigold and white flower garlands, smiling and gesturing with one hand. To the left, a man in white ritual cloth with a gold-bordered shawl and gold necklaces holds an orange umbrella handle. To the right, a man in rust-red robes and a gold-trimmed cloth with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace holds a long staff. Pennants fly in the background against a bright sky.

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A festive procession on a decorated palanquin under a gold canopy with orange and gold fringe. A person in a maroon-red turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits smiling on a floral-draped seat, with one hand resting on the garland-covered rail. On the left, a man in white dhoti with gold border holds an orange ceremonial parasol pole. On the right, a figure in rust-orange robes with gold necklace stands beside the palanquin. Marigold and jasmine garlands, tassels and bells hang from the canopy, with a small image in the seat's gold base.2016-04-18Outdoor procession on a decorated ratha. A central figure in a maroon-red turban and saffron-orange robes, wearing layered marigold and red-flower garlands, rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments, raises one hand in blessing while seated beneath a yellow canopy with crystal drapes and gold finials. A bare-chested attendant with long hair and a white dhoti holds a silver-headed staff and a sword-like ceremonial weapon. A bald man in orange-brown robes and gold necklaces sits at right. Red and orange garlands and bunting decorate the chariot.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A smiling person in a dark red-maroon turban and saffron-maroon robe sits on a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha draped with marigold garlands and jasmine-like white flowers, orange and green tassels and red and purple fabric. A rudraksha mala hangs over the shoulders, with gold necklaces and gold bangles visible. Beside the palanquin a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth holds a silver trident staff. Trees and a festival setting with tented decorations appear in the background.2016-04-18A procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin under a large golden canopy with orange and red fabric, hanging gold bells, tassels in red, green and purple, and marigold garlands. A man on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, gold necklaces and bracelets, and holds a silver sword upright beside an orange umbrella. Seated on the right, a smiling person wears a deep maroon turban, a saffron-maroon garment, a brown rudraksha mala and gold chains, with marigolds and white flowers around the seat. Colourful pennant flags are strung in the background under a pale sky.2016-04-18Outdoor procession scene under a richly decorated canopy hung with marigold garlands, colourful tassels and pennants. A smiling man at centre sits on a cushioned seat, wearing a rust-orange turban, a saffron-and-orange garment, layered gold and bead necklaces, a gold armband and a dark ornamental shawl, with a red tilak on his forehead. To his left, a man in white ritual cloth with red tilak and garlands holds a golden umbrella-style parasol with an orange canopy. To the right, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and red-brown cloth smiles. Large golden bells hang beside the seat, and trees and utility poles are visible behind. The central figure's appearance is consistent with the candidate description but not clearly established, so identity is unsure.2016-04-18A festive outdoor procession under a decorated canopy with golden bells, red, green and purple tassels, crystal drops and marigold garlands. A smiling person in a maroon turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a rudraksha mala, heavy gold necklaces and bangles, sits in the center holding marigold garlands. A shaven-headed man in spectacles and a brown rudraksha mala with a saffron shawl stands at right beside a gold-finished pole. A golden staff with a trident-like top and a red flag appear behind them, with a long-haired figure partly visible at left. The a person candidate's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-04-18September 15 20152015-09-15A festive procession scene with a seated man in a deep red-brown turban and matching saffron-orange shawl, wearing a heavy gold-beaded necklace and gold armlet, seated under a decorated canopy. A second man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside him, holding a long orange-red staff with a gold top. The canopy is hung with gold bells, red, green and purple tassels and marigold garlands; red and pink flags and a blue umbrella appear in the background, with a multistorey building behind. The seated man's appearance shows some cues such as a turban and gold ornaments, but the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so he is described by role only.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A procession scene in which a man in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a golden palanquin, wearing a rudraksha mala, a gold chain, garlands of yellow and pink flowers, and gold bangles. He smiles and is adorned with flower garlands. To his left stands a man with long dark hair in white dhoti with a golden border, holding a silver staff and wearing beaded gold necklaces. To the right, a man in a white dhoti with gold-bordered shawl films with a professional video camera. Behind them hang golden bells with red, green and purple tassels and a golden canopy with orange fringe, with a yellow parasol above.2016-04-18A festive outdoor procession scene. A smiling man in the centre sits on an ornate decorated palanquin or ratha, wearing a rust-red turban, a saffron-maroon garment, a brown rudraksha-style mala, heavy gold necklaces and gold armlets. A gold-finial pole with coloured tassels rises beside him, and marigold garlands hang on the canopy. On the left, a man in white holds a yellow and orange umbrella and smiles, with a red tilak on his forehead. On the right, another man in a white garment with a dark beaded mala holds a gold staff.2016-04-18