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Outdoor procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin under a gold canopy hung with marigold garlands, golden bells and red, green and purple tassels. A central seated figure wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha-style brown beads and heavy gold necklaces, smiling and gesturing with raised hands. To the left, a man in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and gold necklaces holds a saffron-orange umbrella. To the right, a man in orange-red robes and gold necklaces gestures toward the seated figure. A camera lens is visible at lower left. The appearance of the seated figure is consistent with the a person description, but it cannot be confirmed from appearance alone; he is described by role here.

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Outdoor procession under a richly decorated golden canopy festooned with marigold and white flower garlands and brass finials with coloured tassels. A central seated figure wears an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, smiling and gesturing with a bangled hand. To the left a man in white dhoti with gold chain holds a tall orange umbrella and a silver-handled staff. To the right a bald man with glasses wears a rust-red robe, a beaded rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Vivid orange and yellow umbrella and flower garlands fill the frame.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor photo of a seated figure in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange robe, smiling with eyes lowered, wearing a long rudraksha mala, a gold-beaded necklace, gold bangles and a red tilak on the forehead. Their right hand rests over a small tray of white flowers. Behind them stands a tall gold-finial staff with coloured tassels and a bell, flanked by marigold garlands in orange and yellow, with a red cloth banner. On the right, a bald person in a red-orange robe with a rudraksha necklace is seen from behind. Also visible at the left edge is a person with long dark hair and a red tilak. This looks like a procession or ceremonial reception scene.2016-04-18A seated figure in a maroon turban and rust-red robe sits on a decorated palanquin under a red and gold canopy with tassels, smiling and extending one hand. The seat is draped with marigold and white flower garlands, and a brass bell hangs from the frame. A man in a white dhoti with a gold necklace stands at left holding a red-and-white pole, and a man in a rust-red robe with a rudraksha-style mala and gold chain stands at right holding a staff. Two people are in view, and the procession setting suggests a ratha or palanquin procession. The seated figure shows a rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments. a person cues are limited; the seated person wears a maroon turban, rudraksha-like beads and ceremonial gold necklaces on a palanquin, but the page does not place a person at this event.2016-04-18Outdoor procession under a gold and maroon canopy hung with marigold garlands, golden bells and tassels in purple, red and green. A smiling figure in a rust-red turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on a pink-cushioned seat with marigolds and white flowers, one hand resting on the flower-covered rail. An attendant on the left in white dhoti with gold border holds an orange parasol and wears gold beads and a long garland. On the right, a person in rust-red robes with gold border and a gold-beaded necklace stands at the edge of the frame. Orange and yellow flags flutter in the background.2016-04-18A seated figure in a maroon turban and maroon-red robe rides a gilded palanquin under a yellow canopy with fringe and tassels, waving with his right hand. He wears layered gold necklaces, a dark rudraksha-style mala, and bangles, and sits on a pink flowered cushion amid marigold and jasmine garlands. Beside him at left stands an attendant in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim, a dark mala and gold necklace, holding a long red-handled ceremonial parasol. The scene is an outdoor procession with bright daylight and festival bunting.2016-04-18Outdoor procession scene under a golden canopy with an orange parasol on the left. A figure seated on a flower-decorated palanquin or ratha wears a rust-red turban, rust-red robe, layered gold and beaded necklaces and a bangle, smiling and gesturing with one hand. A man on the left in white dhoti with gold border, gold necklace and beaded bracelets holds the parasol pole. A man on the right in rust-red robe with gold border and beaded mala holds the palanquin frame. Hanging gold bells with red, purple and green tassels decorate the canopy, and marigold garlands and white flowers line the carriage.2016-04-18A photograph of a procession with a smiling man in a maroon-red turban and saffron-brown robe waving his right hand, wearing layered gold beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, a gold bangle and a gold earring. Beside him stands a man in a white dhoti with an orange-gold border and a gold beaded necklace, and a gilded ceremonial staff topped with a gold finial and colorful tassels is in the foreground. Behind them, a canopy decorated with green, maroon and purple tassels, marigold garlands and a red flag suggest a ratha or palanquin procession. Two or three people are visible at the edges.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festive procession on a decorated palanquin under yellow and red canopies hung with golden bells, green and maroon tassels and marigold garlands. A central seated figure in a maroon-red turban and saffron robe, with a long jasmine-and-gold garland, rudraksha-style beads and bangles, raises one hand in greeting and smiles. Beside him, a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with a long black hair, a man in white with a saffron-edged shawl, and a bald man in orange wrap holding a ceremonial staff stand or sit on the carriage. Gold lion-head finials decorate the poles.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession scene with a central figure seated on a decorated palanquin-style platform. The man wears a rust-red turban, a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, marigold garlands and bangles, smiling broadly. Behind him stands a figure in a white dhoti holding a silver ceremonial axe-staff, and a tall golden staff hung with tassels in green, red and purple stands to the right. A large red banner shows a smiling portrait of a man with long hair in saffron clothing. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in a ceremonial procession with flower garlands and a gilded staff. Festive, colourful setting with marigolds and red fabric.2016-04-18