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A photograph of a white convertible car in a procession. In the rear seat a bearded man wears an orange-red turban, a white flower garland and gold necklaces. In the front passenger seat an older man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala and white vibhuti stripes on his forehead and arms sits beside the driver. A line of women in saffron and gold saris and young men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas follow behind, some holding ceremonial staffs. Colourful flower garlands rest on the car's bonnet.

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A procession outdoors on a sunny day, with a white convertible car at the centre. In the front seat on the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and white tripundra markings on his forehead and arms sits at the steering wheel. In the back seat, a man wearing a rust-orange turban, a rudraksha mala, a white flower garland and ornate gold chains sits upright with hands joined near his chest. Behind the car, women in orange and yellow saris and men in white dhotis carry staffs and walk in a line, many wearing rudraksha malas. The page excerpt describes the 40th Avatardinotsava in Bengaluru, but the image shows only the procession and no readable event banner.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A procession scene shown from above: a silver convertible with cream leather seats carries two men. In the back seat, a bearded man in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robe wears a white and green flower garland and many rudraksha malas and gold necklaces; he is distinctively adorned and is a person in the car. In the front seat, a man with white tripundra marks on his forehead, brown rudraksha malas and a white dhoti sits at the wheel. Behind the car, women in orange and gold saris and a man in white with a rudraksha mala walk in the procession, one carrying a long silver staff, with a red flag visible at right.2016-12-23A photograph of a white convertible car in an outdoor procession. Seated in the front passenger seat is a man with a bare chest, rudraksha malas, white and yellow dhoti-style cloth, and tripundra on his forehead. In the middle of the back seat a bearded man in an orange-red turban and a white-and-gold cloth wears a garland of white flowers and multiple rudraksha malas and ornaments. Behind the car, women in red, mustard-yellow and green saris and men in cream dhotis line the route, with some holding ceremonial staffs. Flower garlands decorate the car's dashboard and side.2016-12-23A white convertible car with cream leather seats carries a bearded man in a red-brown turban and white garland at the centre of the back seat, with a driver in white dhoti and yellow-trimmed cloth wearing a tripundra forehead marking and rudraksha malas and a man in white with a long ceremonial staff standing at right. Behind the car, a line of women and girls in red-brown and yellow saris with garlands and braided hair stands among green bamboo. The scene reads as a ceremonial procession.2016-12-23A photograph of a white convertible car in a procession, with a man in the driver's seat wearing white dhoti with gold border, rudraksha mala necklaces, white tripundra marks on his forehead, and a glasses. Beside him in the passenger seat sits a man in an orange-red turban, with long dark beard, layered beaded necklaces and a white flower garland. Behind the car, many women in orange and cream saris with gold jewellery walk in the procession, and a man in white dhoti holds a long staff. The car is decorated with marigold garlands near the bonnet.2016-12-23A procession on a street where a white convertible car carries two men. In the front passenger seat, a man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti stripes on his forehead and arms sits beside the driver. Behind him, a bearded man in a saffron-orange turban and layered rudraksha and flower garlands sits in the back seat, appearing to be a sannyasi or devotee. Behind the car, a crowd of people in saffron, orange and gold traditional clothing, some holding long poles, walks alongside in the festival procession.2016-12-23A convertible silver car with its top down moves past a red-walled compound during a procession. A bearded man in a maroon turban with silver ornament, heavy gold and beaded necklaces, and a bangle on his wrist sits in the passenger seat, one hand raised to his cheek. Behind the car, a row of men in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls with rudraksha-style garlands stand holding ceremonial staffs with yellow and white streamers. A woman in a teal sari stands at left, and marigold garlands and green leaves are draped over the car's door sill. Appearance-based candidate present in the car, consistent with a person given the turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, though the face is not used for identification.2016-12-23A silver convertible car is shown in a procession. A driver in white clothes with dhoti-style attire and a rudraksha mala sits at the steering wheel, wearing sunglasses. Beside him, a man in a rust-red turban, with long dark hair, garlands of white flowers, gold bangles and a beaded necklace, sits in the passenger seat with an arm resting on the door. Behind the car, several men in white and saffron garments stand near a red wall, some holding long silver staffs with ornate tops. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession. Appearance-based label: passenger may be a person, based on long hair, rust-red turban, ornate gold jewellery and garlands, but identity is uncertain.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A silver convertible car with its top down is parked beside a red brick wall decorated with hanging strings and a flower garland on the bumper. In the front seats, a man wearing a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, a heavy gold necklace and a bead garland sits on the passenger side with his hand near his face, while a second person in a white and gold dhoti with rudraksha beads sits at the wheel. Behind the car, several men in white dhotis and orange shawls with flower garlands stand watching.2016-12-23