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A man in a golden palanquin decorated with layered garlands of yellow, orange, pink, purple and white flowers waves to the viewer. He wears an orange-saffron garment, a tilak on his forehead, a beaded necklace and an ornate silver armband, and sits on red and maroon cushions. Above him hang green, blue and pink tassels, gold bells and a colourful canopy, with a crowd partly visible at the lower left.

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A golden ceremonial palanquin decorated with layered garlands of yellow, purple, pink and white flowers, with hanging tassels in green, blue, pink and orange. A man seated on red cushions, with a vertical sandalwood mark on his forehead, wears an orange-saffron garment, ornate gold necklaces and armlets, and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. The palanquin canopy above is draped with colourful fabric and the setting is a covered hall. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the palanquin in procession with ceremonial adornments.2011-12-15A festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, purple, pink and white, hung with tassels in green, blue, pink and orange. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead sits on a red velvet cushion, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, raising one hand in a smiling wave. Ceremonial gold ornaments and a crowd of onlookers are visible at the lower edge, along with a woman in white and a man in a checked shirt. The canopy is strung with marigold and tuberose garlands. a person is seated at the centre of the palanquin, identified by long swept hair, saffron cloth and rudraksha mala.2011-12-15A woman with long dark hair sits smiling on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with garlands of white, purple, yellow and orange flowers, and tall tassels in green, pink, orange and blue. She wears an orange-saffron garment with a white floral garland around her neck and a red bindi. Devotees in white kurtas and yellow scarves surround the palanquin, with some raising their arms, and a blue and orange ceremonial umbrella is visible at the left edge. Outdoors under a pale evening sky, this is a procession scene. The person's identity is not established from appearance alone.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27Night procession on a richly decorated golden ratha or palanquin-chariot draped with marigold and yellow garlands, green, blue and pink tassels, and a multicolored canopy overhead. A smiling person wearing an ornate gold crown with a curved ornament, a red bindi, a white and red garland and an orange garment sits on a red velvet seat cushioned with maroon and red pillows. Only one person is visible, seated and wearing ceremonial attire. Identity is not established by appearance alone, so the person is described by role.2011-12-15December 29 20102010-12-29Night procession on an ornate golden ratha chariot decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, multicoloured tassels in green, blue, pink and yellow, and gold-tipped poles. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears an ornate gold crown, a white and pink flower garland, and an orange-saffron garment with a beaded necklace. A large flaming torch burns in the lower right foreground, and a gold lion-head carving is visible at the left.2011-12-15December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of an ornate golden palanquin procession vehicle decorated with garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers and tasselled canopy poles in orange, green, purple and red. A figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece, wearing orange robes and a garland, sits on a gold-and-red throne-like seat smiling and raising a hand in greeting. A carved golden dragon-head ornament projects from the front of the vehicle. Behind and around it, many people in white and orange clothes watch and walk along the procession route, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.2010-02-12A photograph of a decorated golden palanquin-style ratha on a procession. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing saffron-orange clothing, a white garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits on the ornate golden seat smiling and raising one hand in greeting. The ratha is draped in orange and gold cloth with tassels in pink, green, blue and red, and garlanded with white, purple, yellow and orange flowers. Attendants in white garments stand around the base, and a few people are visible in the background near the trees. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated on the procession vehicle, identified by long hair and saffron clothing with rudraksha-style adornment.2010-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10A smiling man in a golden crown and orange saffron robe stands on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, purple and red flowers. He raises his right arm holding a white ceremonial rod or staff, and a gold beaded mala hangs at his chest. Behind him hang pink, green and orange tassels from the canopy. Velvet red cushions sit on the left of the palanquin. Outdoors, with foliage behind. a person: long-sleeved orange robe, golden crown and rudraksha-style beads on a procession palanquin, identified only by appearance cues.2011-07-15