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A procession on an ornate golden palanquin-style float with an orange canopy trimmed with marigold and white flower garlands and hanging tassels in red, green, and black. Seated under the canopy is a figure in a maroon turban, layered marigold and yellow garlands, and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a flower garland. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at the float, and a long white ceremonial staff is held in the left foreground. The scene is an outdoor festival procession.

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April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A 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 procession scene in which a man in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a golden palanquin, wearing a rudraksha mala, a gold chain, garlands of yellow and pink flowers, and gold bangles. He smiles and is adorned with flower garlands. To his left stands a man with long dark hair in white dhoti with a golden border, holding a silver staff and wearing beaded gold necklaces. To the right, a man in a white dhoti with gold-bordered shawl films with a professional video camera. Behind them hang golden bells with red, green and purple tassels and a golden canopy with orange fringe, with a yellow parasol above.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin under a large golden canopy with orange and red fabric, hanging gold bells, tassels in red, green and purple, and marigold garlands. A man on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, gold necklaces and bracelets, and holds a silver sword upright beside an orange umbrella. Seated on the right, a smiling person wears a deep maroon turban, a saffron-maroon garment, a brown rudraksha mala and gold chains, with marigolds and white flowers around the seat. Colourful pennant flags are strung in the background under a pale sky.2016-04-18September 15 20152015-09-15April 18 20162016-04-18A festive procession scene with a seated man in a deep red-brown turban and matching saffron-orange shawl, wearing a heavy gold-beaded necklace and gold armlet, seated under a decorated canopy. A second man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside him, holding a long orange-red staff with a gold top. The canopy is hung with gold bells, red, green and purple tassels and marigold garlands; red and pink flags and a blue umbrella appear in the background, with a multistorey building behind. The seated man's appearance shows some cues such as a turban and gold ornaments, but the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so he is described by role only.2016-04-18A seated figure rides in a gilded palanquin during a procession, shaded by an orange umbrella with mirrored fringe and a green-and-white umbrella. The central person wears a red-and-maroon turban, a red-orange garment, and layered garlands of orange marigolds and pink flowers, with rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces. Flanking attendants are bare-chested or in white dhotis with gold borders, holding a large red ceremonial flag on a pole. Golden poles, marigold garlands and a kalasha-like finial frame the palanquin, with trees and flags in the background.2016-04-18A procession on an open street under an orange canopy hung with tassels and marigold garlands. A smiling person in a rust-red turban, rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces raises one hand in blessing while standing beside a tall gilt ceremonial staff. Beside them a man in a white dhoti with a gold chain and gold-and-green tassels above; a camera operator on the right films the scene. Red flags and a building are behind. Visible people: about three, plus partial figure at right edge.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18