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A man in orange saffron robes and a cream turban sits on a decorated procession vehicle under a red umbrella with tassels, holding a gold trident-topped staff in one hand. He wears white and red-orange flower garlands and smiles upward toward a bunch of heart-shaped balloons in pink, white, blue, purple and green rising against a clear blue sky. Orange and green balloons and a silver railing are visible at the bottom of the frame.

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December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A smiling man in an orange saffron robe and a cream turban sits under a red canopy fringed with tassels on a festival vehicle, holding a tall gold trident with a decorative handle. White and orange garlands hang around his neck. Above him a bunch of heart-shaped balloons in pink, white, blue, purple, orange and green rises into a clear blue sky, with strings trailing down. Orange balloons are visible at the lower right of the vehicle. A second person's hand rests on the silver railing beside him.2008-12-29A smiling man in orange saffron robes and a white turban stands outdoors under a clear blue sky, holding a gold trident (trishul) upright in his right hand while raising his left hand to hold a bunch of colourful heart-shaped balloons in blue, purple, white, yellow and green. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers hang around his neck, and a gold chain rests on his chest. Behind him a red and green ceremonial umbrella with tasselled fringe and embroidered panels shelters the scene, with a silver-embossed palanquin or ratha element visible at right. The image is a photograph of a festival procession.2008-12-29A festival procession on a decorated float under a clear blue sky. A smiling man in an orange-saffron garment with a white turban and layered red and white flower garlands holds a bunch of heart-shaped balloons and releases one, while a large gold trident (trishul) rises beside him. Above him, many heart-shaped balloons in blue, pink, white, purple, yellow and green float up. Behind him stands a red canopy umbrella with tasselled edges, and a smaller red and yellow umbrella is at left. A person in a dark suit is partly visible at the lower right edge of the frame, and the balloons and trident dominate the composition.2008-12-29Outdoor procession under a bright blue sky. A man in orange robes, a white turban and a garland of white and red flowers stands on a raised float, smiling as he holds a tall golden trident-topped staff and releases a bunch of colourful balloons (pink, white, blue, purple, yellow, green) upward. Above him is a red umbrella with tassels and balloons tied to it. Below, a crowd of spectators in the street looks up at the balloons, and a second umbrella with yellow, green and red panels appears at left. Appearance cues are not distinctive enough to establish a specific identity, so the man is described by role only as a robed figure on the float.2008-12-29A smiling man rides on an ornate float beneath a red umbrella decorated with tassels and hanging balloons. He wears an orange saffron robe, a white turban with a red bindi, and a long garland of red and white flowers with yellow marigold accents. He holds a tall gold trident-shaped staff upright with one hand while his other hand rests on a silver-toned railing. Colourful heart-shaped and round balloons float against a clear blue sky, and a white balloon with a small logo appears at the lower left. The scene appears to be a festival procession.2008-12-29A smiling man in a white turban and orange-saffron robe, draped with white and red flower garlands, rides on a decorated float or chariot. He holds a tall gold trident-shaped staff with both hands. Above him is a red umbrella with tasselled fringe, and bunches of colourful heart-shaped balloons in blue, pink, yellow, white and teal rise into a clear blue sky. A silver-blue decorated panel is visible at right, with a gold railing at lower left and a white balloon in the foreground. A procession celebration setting. The man is not clearly identified, and the appearance cues are a turban, saffron robe, garlands and trident staff, but the page does not confirm his presence.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29Low-angle photo of a procession under a clear blue sky. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a red and white flower garland of marigolds and jasmine raises one hand while holding a tall gold trident staff with curled ends. Bunches of colourful heart-shaped balloons in red, purple, blue, white, yellow and green rise above, tied with thin strings. Behind the figure is a red ceremonial canopy with tasselled fringe and an ornate silver-toned chariot or palanquin frame. A hand in the lower right holds the staff. The figure's face is partly hidden by the balloon strings and staff.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29