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A large grey stone lingam or yoni-shaped sacred object is wrapped in a thick garland of marigolds, roses and green leaves in red, yellow, white and green. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair and a reddish-orange robe sits on a raised platform, with a multicoloured fringed umbrella overhead. Two attendants in orange robes stand on the metal staircase beside him. The scene is set outdoors under a pale sky with a red-roofed building at left.

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January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor procession float decorated with a large garland of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white and green, wrapped around a grey rounded platform. Behind it, a man in an orange-red robe with long dark hair and a tilak stands on a metal staircase, holding a multicoloured striped parasol, while other men in orange robes and a red-brown turban stand nearby. One man holds a small golden object. A red building and grey sky are visible in the background.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01A photograph of an outdoor procession on a flower-covered float. A man with long dark hair, a white tripundra forehead mark and a saffron-orange garment sits on the float under a tall striped canopy with red, yellow, green, blue and white stripes and fringed tassels. He raises his hands near his head in a gesture. Beside him, a second person in orange clothing stands on the steps holding a wooden staff. The float's curved front is covered in bands of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, red, white and green. Trees and a low roofed structure appear at the left under a pale sky.2018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a procession float decorated with a dense band of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white and purple around a grey curved platform. A tall ornate parasol with multicoloured tasselled fringe in red, blue, green, yellow and white stands above it. On a metal staircase, a man in a rust-orange robe with long hair and a beaded necklace raises both hands in greeting. Beside him, attendants in saffron-orange robes stand on the steps, one wearing a dark headdress and another holding a ceremonial fan or whisk. A pale blue sky forms the backdrop.2018-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor ceremony on a raised platform beneath a large multicoloured fringed canopy with a gold pole. A large grey stone or metal form is wrapped in bands of marigold, rose and white flower garlands with green leaves. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and orange-saffron cloth stands at the centre near the flowers, while several men in saffron/orange robes and white or patterned headbands stand and sit on the steps and platform, one holding a kalasha-like vessel. A red building and clear grey sky form the background. a person cues: the central figure has long swept-back dark hair, an ornate necklace and saffron clothing, and the page names a person at this event; the central figure is the probable candidate but appearance alone is not fully certain.2018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoors under a clear pale sky, a large cream umbrella with a border of red, blue, green, yellow and white fringed tassels is held aloft over a flower-covered platform. Behind it, several men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase with handrails. The central figure, seated on the flower-decorated structure, has long dark hair, a forehead mark and a red-brown robe, and holds a small object in his hands. The platform's curved grey base is wreathed in garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A red-roofed building with a barred window sits at the left edge. Several people appear to be in a procession setting.2018-01-01 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and a beard sits cross-legged on a raised white metal platform, wearing a rust-red sleeveless garment with a saffron-orange cloth draped over his lap, and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. He rests one arm on a large dark grey stone sphere wrapped in a colourful garland of marigolds, white and yellow flowers, and red and green foliage. Behind him a second person in orange robes stands holding the pole of an ornate golden canopy with multicolored fringed tassels. The sky is pale blue and the scene appears to be an outdoor ceremony.2018-01-01Outdoors under a pale sky, a large smooth pale-cream dome-shaped stone, with a garland of marigolds, roses and white flowers draped over its side, sits beside a white metal staircase and platform. On the platform, a bare-chested man in an orange-red garment with a long shawl and beaded mala holds a multicoloured tasselled umbrella over the stone. Another man in orange stands on the stairs at right and a few other people in white dhotis and orange cloth are partly visible. Three people are fully or partly visible on the platform and stairs.2018-01-01