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A smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red bindi raises his right hand in a wave while seated under a yellow canopy with pink and teal tassels. He wears an ornate gold crown with a green stone, a brown robe, layered gold necklaces, a golden pendant, and garlands of white and pink flowers. Gold bangles and a beaded bracelet are on his arms. Behind him, a man in orange cloth with a gold garland holds a golden staff, and a fountain plays in a water tank beside a crowd and flag bunting. a person is shown as the seated figure, identified by the crown, long hair, rudraksha-style garlands and ceremonial gold adornments, and is seen on a decorated procession vehicle.

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May 09th 20162016-05-09A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing a gold crown with a blue stone, a brown robe, white and pink flower garlands, a rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, raises his right hand in greeting while seated beneath a yellow canopy with pink and orange tassels and marigold garlands. Beside him a second man in an orange-red robe and gold rudraksha mala, with tilak markings, smiles. Behind them a large water tank with a fountain, flags and a green umbrella, with a temple tower and crowd in the background. Appearance-based candidate, a person, seated on the decorated palanquin-like vehicle with a yellow canopy, waving to the crowd.2016-05-09A smiling man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead rides in a procession, raising one arm in greeting. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red stone, a brown garment, long rudraksha-style brown beaded necklaces, layered gold ceremonial necklaces, and red and white flower garlands. Gold bangles cover his wrists and upper arm. Behind him is a canopy decorated with orange marigold garlands and red and pink tassels, and a crowd of devotees in white stands along the route. A red cushioned seat is visible in the foreground. a person, identified by the ornate gold crown, saffron-toned ceremonial dress and adornments, shown as a processional participant.2016-05-09A smiling man with a golden crown-like headdress set with a blue stone waves his right hand during an outdoor procession. He wears a dark brown cloth, long rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, layered gold necklaces and gold armlets, with white and pink flower garlands around his neck and a tilak on his forehead. Behind him are orange marigold garlands, pink and red fabric, and a decorated palanquin or ratha. A man in a white dhoti and dark rudraksha mala stands at left, and a pink banner with portraits is visible in the background. a person is shown in the centre, seated or standing in the procession, with his distinctive crown, bare shoulders and ornate ceremonial adornments.2016-05-09A photograph of a procession on a ceremonial platform beneath a large yellow canopy with tasselled pink and teal finials. A smiling person in a tall gold crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, layered white, pink and red flower garlands and a dark brown garment raises one hand in greeting while seated. Behind, a man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold chains and a tilak stands beside the vessel. Strings of yellow and pink flags, marigold garlands and a bright water tank with fountains and temple structures appear in the background.2016-05-09A festive outdoor procession on a decorated float under a saffron and orange canopy with tassels in teal, pink and purple. A smiling person in a dark brown garment wears a large gold crown, a long gold ceremonial necklace, and layered white and pink garlands, raising one hand in greeting. Beside them, a shirtless man with a white tilak and saffron-orange cloth wears a gold chain. Behind them is a temple pool with fountains, saffron flags, and bunting strung across the sky. Marigold garlands hang from the float's railing.2016-05-09A smiling man in a golden ceremonial crown with a green gem and red and gold ornaments sits under a yellow and orange canopy hung with fringe and orange marigold garlands. He raises his right hand in greeting, wears a red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala, a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, gold bangles, and a dark brown robe draped over his shoulders, with red and white flower garlands around his neck. Beside him, a man in glasses holds a tall golden staff with tassels, and a second attendant's hand is visible at the lower right. Trees and a bright sky form the background.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09Outdoor river procession under a large yellow canopy with tasselled fringe and purple, teal and pink tassels. A smiling figure seated on a red-draped platform raises one hand in greeting, wearing an ornate gold crown, a brown garment, a gold ceremonial necklace, and white and red flower garlands; gold bangles adorn the arms. Beside them a shirtless attendant in orange cloth and a rudraksha-style mala stands near the water. Strings of pennants, a red flag, marigold garlands, a decorated umbrella and onlookers fill the riverside scene with temple buildings behind.2016-05-09