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A festival procession on a flower-decorated ratha. A man in saffron-orange robes, with a light cream headband, a rudraksha-style multi-coloured garland and a bangle on his wrist, sits on the chariot and holds a string of large red heart-shaped balloons. Above him a red umbrella with white fringe shades the seat, and yellow and orange marigold garlands hang from the chariot. A saffron flag is at left and a trident stands beside him. Below, a crowd watches from the street and a second decorated ratha is visible at right. A wall and trees sit in the background under a pale sky.

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A smiling man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate palanquin decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and red flower garlands. A red parasol with dark dot patterns shades him. He holds a bunch of string tied to many red heart-shaped balloons floating above his right side. He wears a saffron head wrap with a white band across the forehead, a rudraksha-style mala with colourful beads, and a garland over his shoulder. Behind him a red and orange cloth and a decorated silver-patterned canopy are visible.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25Outdoor procession scene: a figure in saffron/orange robes with long hair and a crown-like headpiece sits on a flower-decorated ratha/palanquin-style float beneath a red umbrella with fringe, holding a bunch of red heart-shaped balloons. Garlands of white, orange and yellow flowers drape the float, and a saffron flag flies at left. Behind, a second decorated float with a silver canopy and floral arrangements is visible, and onlookers stand along the roadside. The seated figure's distinctive saffron robes, long hair and crown cues are consistent with the a person presence on the float.2009-12-25A procession on a decorated ratha or chariot. A man seated on a throne-like platform wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a yellow headband, and holds a small object while gesturing upward. A large red umbrella with fringed edges is over him, and a red and orange flag stands at his left. Red heart-shaped balloons drift into the bright sky, and the chariot is garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers. A second decorated float with a floral arrangement is at right, with devotees in saffron robes and onlookers behind.2009-12-25A festive street procession with a seated figure on a decorated open vehicle. The central figure wears saffron-orange robes, a headband, and a garland of red and white flowers, and raises one arm toward a cluster of red heart-shaped balloons. Above him a red and white umbrella with a fringed edge shades the vehicle, which is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A second, flower-decked palanquin-like canopy sits to the right, and a saffron flag with dark lettering flutters at left among onlookers. Other devotees lean in from the lower edges, some raising hands to the balloons.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A festive street procession on a decorated float. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a throne-like seat draped with white, yellow and red flower garlands, with a red umbrella fringed in colourful tassels overhead. The figure wears a long strand of flowers, an orange headband and a yellow bead bracelet, and raises one arm toward a bunch of red heart-shaped balloons. Behind is a second float decorated with yellow and red flowers and a silver canopy, with orange flags and onlookers nearby. a person: the seated figure has long hair, saffron robes and ornate flower garlands, a presentation consistent with the page's identification, though not conclusive.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A photograph of a man seated on a decorated float or palanquin under a red canopy with a fringed edge. He wears an orange saffron robe, an orange-and-white head wrap, and a rudraksha-style mala with colourful beads. He holds a red string tied to a cluster of red heart-shaped balloons drifting upward against a pale sky, and a trident rests in his other hand. The float is draped with yellow, orange and white marigold garlands, and an orange flag hangs at the left. Clothing and adornment cues suggest a procession, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2009-12-25A photograph of a decorated festival chariot in a procession. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white head wrap sits on a flower-garlanded orange and white platform, with a red and yellow umbrella overhead. A large cluster of red heart-shaped balloons floats above. A bright orange flag with a dark circular emblem flies from the side, and a smaller flower-decorated canopy with marigold and yellow garlands sits to the right. Several onlookers stand along the roadside behind the chariot.2009-12-25A decorated ceremonial palanquin procession under a bright sky. A figure in orange robes sits on the raised seat beneath a red and gold umbrella, holding a bunch of red heart-shaped balloons that rise into the air. The seat is draped with garlands of red, white and yellow flowers, and a gold staff topped with a crest stands at the left. Beside it, a smaller decorated canopy shows a red-and-gold top and flower garlands, and a few people in orange clothing stand at the lower right. No readable a person-specific cues are clearly visible, so identity is uncertain.2009-12-25