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A photograph of a temple procession outdoors. In the foreground, a man with swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead wears a rust-red shawl and a large garland of red and yellow flowers and gold-coloured ornaments. He holds a silver trident-like staff with his right hand and looks downward. Behind him, a silver and ornately embossed panel with lion motifs is visible. Blurred figures in red and orange robes with gold borders, some wearing rudraksha malas and white tilak marks, stand around the procession.

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January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03Outdoor procession scene with a man in foreground holding a polished silver trident (trishula) upright in his right hand. He wears a dark swept-up hairstyle, white forehead markings, a red-orange ochre cloth over a saffron-red garment, and a long garland of pink and yellow flowers with a brown-gold bead mala. Behind him, blurred figures in white and orange-red cloth stand near an ornate silver-decorated structure, possibly a palanquin or ratha. a person in a ceremonial procession, identified by the trident, floral garland and saffron-ochre clothing with ornate adornments.2016-01-03Outdoor ceremonial scene on a red-stepped platform. A man seated on an ornate silver-framed throne holds a silver trident (trishula) upright in his right hand. He wears a dark maroon-red cloth wrap, a rudraksha-style beaded mala, and a long garland of yellow and pink flowers around his neck, with a dark head covering. Around him, several men in saffron-orange and red-brown robes and white dhotis stand and sit on the steps, some with bare upper bodies and rudraksha malas, and one priest holds a kalasha-like ritual item. A tall silver-white structure and orange flags appear at left. Appearance-based label: a person seated on the throne with trident, flower garland and rudraksha mala, in a ceremonial setting.2016-01-03Outdoor ceremony on red stone steps. A man with a black hair knot and white forehead markings sits smiling broadly, holding a polished silver trident with a round finial. He wears a rust-red shawl over his bare shoulders and a thick garland of pink and yellow flowers with a gold chain. Behind him a silver ornate throne or peetha is visible. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-orange robes stand on the steps, one wearing a rudraksha mala. A woman with a vermilion forehead mark is partly visible at lower left. The mood is festive, with a palm frond overhead.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03Photograph of a smiling man with black hair swept up in a bun and white ash markings on his forehead, holding a silver trident in his right hand. He wears a rust-red saffron shawl over his shoulder, a garland of pink and yellow flowers, and a gold-and-brown bead necklace. Blurred figures in white and orange robes stand behind him in an outdoor ritual setting.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A man seated on an ornate silver-backed throne on red stone steps, holding a silver trident (trishul) upright in his right hand. He wears a red-maroon robe with gold borders, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and a thick garland of pink and yellow flowers draped across his chest. He has a long swept-back dark hair style and white tripundra marks on his forehead, looking upward. Behind him, two robed figures in saffron/orange stand on the steps, and a canopy with tasselled fringe is above. Brass kalasha-style vessels and yellow flowers sit in the foreground. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in ceremonial dress with trident, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2016-01-03A man with long dark hair swept up into a high bun and a white vertical tilak on his forehead sits on red steps holding a silver trident in his right hand. He wears a rust-orange wrap over bare shoulders, a dense garland of red and yellow flowers, and brown rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with gold pendants. Beside him stands a large ornate silver shield or palanquin panel with repoussé floral and face motifs. Behind, seated spectators in white and light clothing watch, and a girl in white stands on a stairway. Green foliage and a metal railing fill the background.2016-01-03