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A festive procession scene with a smiling person seated on a decorated palanquin or ratha, raising one hand in greeting. The figure wears a large gold crown with a blue stone, a dark brown garment, layered gold necklaces, red and white flower garlands, gold armbands and bangles, and a white vibhuti line with a red mark on the forehead. Behind is an ornate canopy with orange marigold garlands, tassels and pink and green umbrellas. A man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl stands to the left, and red flags and tents fill the background.

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May 09th 20162016-05-09A 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 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.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09A 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 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.2016-05-09Outdoor 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.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09A photograph of a procession float or chariot. A man in maroon and deep red garments, with a gold crown and a heavy gold necklace and bangles, sits on a red-cushioned throne and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. Behind him a large ornate gold backrest and gold umbrella canopy with fringes and tassels frame the scene, with garlands of white flowers and pink and turquoise tassels. Fresh red and yellow flowers sit in the foreground. White ash markings are visible on his forehead and arms. Appearance-based candidate: the page does not name him as present, and no printed name is visible, so identity is uncertain.2016-05-21A seated man in a procession float raises his right hand in blessing while smiling. He wears an ornate gold crown with a green stone, heavy gold necklaces with a pendant, gold armbands and bangles, and a rust-brown draped garment. A white and red forehead mark and white markings appear on his arms. Behind him stand gold-embossed backrest panels, red and blue flower-embroidered cushions, hanging garlands of white flowers and tassels in pink and turquoise, and floral decoration. Pedestrians are faintly visible in the background.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21