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A photograph of a procession in progress: a seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold border sits on an ornate silver-metal palanquin or ratha seat under a red and gold canopy. He wears a white and gold head wrap, layered garlands of white flowers and red-and-yellow beads, and holds a tall gold-tipped staff upright in one hand. Colourful balloons in yellow, green, white, pink, orange and blue are tied around the seat, and a second decorated umbrella with red and blue fringe stands at right. Dry ground, a low embankment and a few trees fill the background under bright sunlight.

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December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate silver-metal palanquin or vehicle decorated with colourful balloons in yellow, white, green, pink, orange and blue. He wears a long garland of red and white flowers with yellow accents and a gold necklace, and holds a tall golden staff in his right hand while smiling. Behind him a seated person is partly visible at the right edge, and an unpaved dirt road with a low embankment and trees runs in the background under bright daylight.2008-12-29Outdoor procession on a bright day with a clear blue sky. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white turban and long dark hair sits on an ornate silver palanquin with a red canopy fringed with tassels, holding a tall gold trident-topped staff and wearing layered jasmine and red flower garlands. Colourful balloons in blue, green, yellow, white and purple tie to the canopy. Behind him a bystander in a dark shirt looks on, and a silver-embossed ceremonial vehicle edge appears at left. The figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ornate adornments, so this is an appearance-based candidate on a procession palanquin, not a confirmed identification.2008-12-29A seated man in an orange-saffron robe rides in an ornate silver-and-black palanquin-style vehicle under a red and fringed canopy, surrounded by colourful balloons in yellow, green, blue, red, pink and white. He wears a white head cloth, a red-and-white flower garland, and holds a tall golden trident (trishul) in his right hand. Another decorated umbrella in yellow, blue and red stands at right, with a dirt road and trees in the background under a bright sky. a person: the seated figure has a shaved or close-cropped head appearance under the white cloth and a ceremonial procession setting, but facial and hair cues are insufficient for a confident identification, so this is a procession participant rather than a confirmed identity.2008-12-29A figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate silver palanquin-style throne during an outdoor procession. He wears a white head cloth wrapped as a turban, a long garland of red and white flowers with yellow accents, and holds a tall golden staff upright in his right hand. Colourful balloons in yellow, white, pink, green, orange and blue are tied along the silver throne. A man in a dark shirt sits in the foreground and another person stands at the right edge. A red and gold canopy is visible at the top right and a dry field with trees lies beyond. Relevant cues are the saffron robe, turban, garland and staff, but the figure's identity is uncertain, so he is described by role as a person on a procession throne.2008-12-29A procession on a dirt road under a clear sky. A man in orange saffron robes and a light turban, wearing a red and white flower garland and ornate necklaces, stands in a decorated silver palanquin-style vehicle holding a gold trident. Above him a red canopy with tasselled fringe is decorated with multicoloured balloons, including heart shapes in pink, purple, white and yellow, and green and blue balloons. Balloons in yellow and green fill the foreground. Devotees and onlookers in white and orange line the road, and a second decorated tent with fringed edges stands at the right. The scene evokes a ratha procession with a trident-bearing figure.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a festival procession on a dusty road beside palm trees. A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver-covered chariot seat, wearing a long red and white flower garland, a white headcloth and gold necklaces, and holding a tall golden trident. Above him is a red canopy decorated with colourful balloons. Colourful balloons hang along the chariot, and children in dark uniforms reach up to touch them from the roadside. A silver-plated decorative panel is in the foreground, a colourful umbrella stands at the left, and a white vehicle is parked in the background.2008-12-29