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Outdoor procession on a decorated ratha. A central figure in a maroon-red turban and saffron-orange robes, wearing layered marigold and red-flower garlands, rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments, raises one hand in blessing while seated beneath a yellow canopy with crystal drapes and gold finials. A bare-chested attendant with long hair and a white dhoti holds a silver-headed staff and a sword-like ceremonial weapon. A bald man in orange-brown robes and gold necklaces sits at right. Red and orange garlands and bunting decorate the chariot.

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A photograph of a procession on a decorated palanquin under a yellow canopy with gold finials and green and red tassels, hung with marigold and jasmine garlands. A seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robes wears layered flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, raising one hand in blessing. Beside the palanquin, a bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti holds a long red-shafted ceremonial staff with a silver axe-head and has red painted markings. To the right, a bald man in wire-rimmed glasses wears a saffron robe and beaded necklaces, with a red-and-gold drum-like tassel nearby. Bunting flags flutter in the background.2016-04-18A festive procession on a decorated palanquin under a gold canopy with orange and gold fringe. A person in a maroon-red turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits smiling on a floral-draped seat, with one hand resting on the garland-covered rail. On the left, a man in white dhoti with gold border holds an orange ceremonial parasol pole. On the right, a figure in rust-orange robes with gold necklace stands beside the palanquin. Marigold and jasmine garlands, tassels and bells hang from the canopy, with a small image in the seat's gold base.2016-04-18A festive procession on a decorated ceremonial palanquin under a yellow canopy with gold fringe and red tassels. A man on the left with long dark hair and bare chest, wearing a white dhoti, a bangle and armlet, holds a silver axe-headed staff with an orange shaft. At centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing marigold and red flower garlands and rudraksha malas, raises one arm to the canopy and smiles. On the right, a bald man in wire-rimmed glasses and orange robes wears brown rudraksha malas and a gold necklace. Gold finials, green and red tassels and flower garlands decorate the palanquin.2016-04-18A festival procession under a large yellow canopy edged with crystal drops and red tassels. A man in white dhoti with bare chest, long dark hair and arm bands holds a silver trident-like staff with a silver axe-blade head. Seated in the center, a smiling person wears a rust-red turban, red-brown robes, long rudraksha malas and marigold and rose garlands, and raises one hand to the canopy. On the right, a bald man in glasses wears brown robes and a beaded necklace. Gold finials and floral decorations frame the scene.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festive procession scene in daylight. Seated on a decorated palanquin under a yellow canopy with crystal fringe and marigold garlands, a smiling man in a deep red turban and saffron-orange robe raises one hand in greeting. He wears heavy gold ceremonial necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, gold armbands and bangles. Beside the palanquin, a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti and silver armlets holds a red-orange staff with a gold top. Gold kalasha-like finials, a red-and-gold flag, and crowds behind barricades fill the frame, with uniformed police at the edges.2016-04-18Outdoor procession on a decorated palanquin under a canopy with red and gold fringe and marigold garlands. A man in a red turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, wearing an orange-red shawl over bare shoulders and gold armlets, sits raised and smiles while raising one hand in blessing. Beside him an attendant in white dhoti holds a tall gold staff with a yellow tassel, and a man at right holds a gold kalasha vessel. Red flags and a blue umbrella appear in the background. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the palanquin, identified only by appearance cues; the page does not state he is present.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18