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A decorated ceremonial procession vehicle with a golden canopy and marigold garlands, carrying a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron robe with a long gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha mala. He raises one hand in blessing while sitting on a cushioned seat. Two attendants in white dhotis and gold chains sit nearby, one holding a golden staff topped with a ceremonial ornament. Gold bells, green, purple and red tassels, banana bunches and flower offerings decorate the cart. Red flags and umbrellas and a crowd of onlookers fill the street behind.

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A festival procession on a decorated palanquin draped with marigold garlands and multicoloured tassels in green, red, magenta and purple, with gold bells and gold finials. A man in a maroon turban, bare-shouldered maroon-and-saffron cloth, gold bangles and a long ornate gold-and-beaded necklace sits on the right, raising one hand in blessing and smiling. Beside him, a second man in white dhoti and shawl with a beaded mala holds a long red staff. Red flags and a gold-fringed canopy surround them on a roadside with buildings and onlookers in the background.2016-04-18A 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.2016-04-18Outdoor procession on a decorated palanquin under a large saffron canopy trimmed with fringe and marigold garlands. A central seated figure in a red-maroon turban, saffron-orange cloth, layered gold and bead necklaces and gold armbands raises one arm and holds a red-handled staff. Two attendants stand beside the palanquin in white dhotis, one wearing a rudraksha mala and holding a gold ceremonial staff, the other in white with a gold chain. Bananas and marigold petals are heaped on the cushioned platform, with gold finials, tassels and red fabric draped overhead. Street crowds, pink and white umbrellas and a multi-storey building appear in the background. a person cues are present: a red turban, ornate gold necklaces and a saffron-orange robe.2016-04-18A festive street procession under a large golden-yellow canopy hung with brass bells, red and maroon tassels and marigold garlands. A seated man in a rust-orange wrap and rust-red turban, wearing layered marigold and beaded garlands and gold armbands, raises his right hand as he sits on a raised platform piled with bananas and marigold petals. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a gold-topped staff, and another man in white with a mala stands at the right holding a gold ceremonial staff. Red and pink flags and a blue umbrella are visible among onlookers on a roadside crowd. Ratha or palanquin procession with devotees.2016-04-18A 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.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A procession under an orange fringed canopy hung with marigold garlands and multicoloured tassels. Seated centrally, a smiling man in a rust-red turban and saffron-brown garment wears layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and raises a gold finial on a golden pole. Two men in white dhotis with gold necklaces and rudraksha malas sit beside him, one at left with a kumkum mark and one at right in spectacles. Pink and red tassels hang at upper left, and a red-and-blue umbrella stands at right, outdoors under a blue sky.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor 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.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18