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A photograph of a decorated processional palanquin at night, framed by yellow and purple marigold garlands and a dark blue, green and red ornate heart-shaped canopy studded with mirror-like sequins. A bearded man with long dark hair sits smiling on a leopard-print cushioned throne flanked by two gold lion sculptures. He wears an ornate gold and red crown-like headpiece, a large layered gold necklace, a white flower garland, saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha-style mala. A gold trident stands at the left edge. a person seated in procession with ceremonial cues of crown, saffron clothing and beaded mala.

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December 09 20162016-12-09 +2 copiesA photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white, red and green, and a deep blue embroidered backdrop. Golden lion figures flank the seat, and a silver trident stands to the left. He wears an orange-brown robe, a gold crown, a long gold-and-bead ceremonial necklace, white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, with a red forehead mark. A patterned leopard-print cushion supports the seat. Appearance-based probable identification as a person, seated in ceremonial honour during the procession.2016-12-09 +1 copiesA man with a full dark beard and long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne during a night procession, smiling with hands resting on his lap. He wears a golden crown with a red forehead mark, a red-and-gold shawl over orange-brown robes, and heavy gold necklaces and a white flower garland. A silver trident stands upright beside him. Golden lion figures flank the seat, which has leopard-print cushions. Behind him is an elaborate arch of white, yellow, red and purple flower garlands and jeweled panels in red, green and blue. Appearance-based probable candidate: a person, seated in a processional throne with crown, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and saffron-toned robes.2016-12-09A man seated on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers and a large jewelled heart-shaped backdrop. He wears an orange-brown shawl over a red-gold garment, a gold crown, layered gold necklaces and white flower garlands, and holds a silver trident upright in his right hand. Two golden lion figures flank the throne. Deity murti or decorative figures are not visible; the scene resembles a festival procession or darshan setting.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09A man seated on an ornate golden palanquin-style throne at the centre of a richly decorated procession float. He wears a gold headpiece with a red tilak, a thick gold and beaded necklace over a green-and-white garland, and a red-and-gold dhoti with a leopard-print cushion beneath him. He holds a silver trident staff upright in one hand. Behind him is a large heart-shaped canopy covered in silver, green, purple and red embellishments, framed by white, yellow, red and purple flower garlands. Golden lion figures flank the seat. The scene suggests a procession with floral decoration.2016-12-09 +1 copiesDecember 09 20162016-12-09Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne mounted on a decorated float. He wears a gold crown with a red and gold headpiece, a red-and-gold dhoti, and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces over a garland of white and green flowers. He smiles broadly, with a beard and a red tilak on his forehead. His hand rests on a silver trident, and two gold lion figures flank the throne, which has a leopard-print cushion. Behind him a canopy of red, green, blue and gold embroidery is draped with yellow marigold garlands and purple flowers, with a cluster of hanging white and purple blooms. Lanterns hang on the left side of the frame.2016-12-09 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20172017-01-01December 09 20162016-12-09A seated man in a procession setting, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. He wears a gold and jewelled crown-like headpiece, a saffron-red robe, layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a floral garland of white and pink blossoms, and gold bangles. A tall silver trident stands beside him. He sits on a throne flanked by two gold lion-shaped figures with leopard-print cushions, in front of a richly embroidered, sequinned arched backdrop decorated with yellow, red and white marigold-style flowers and purple blooms.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09 +1 copies