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Outdoor procession on a decorated palanquin under a yellow canopy with orange and gold fringe and hanging gold bells. A seated central figure wears a maroon turban, maroon robes, a long gold ceremonial necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and a thick garland of red, white and orange flowers, raising one hand and smiling. Beside him a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth holds the canopy pole, with a second orange-robed attendant behind. Red velvet cushions and marigold garlands fill the cart; crowds line the street under trees, and a roadside banner shows portraits of older men.

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A smiling man in a maroon turban and maroon robe rides in an ornate procession vehicle with red velvet upholstery, raising his right hand in greeting. He wears layered gold necklaces, a gold crown-shaped pendant, gold bangles and a thick garland of white and pink flowers. Behind him, a second man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits beside him, and the canopy is decorated with orange marigold garlands, tasselled teal and yellow ornaments and a gold finial. Along the roadside, spectators and a printed banner with portraits stand under trees. Given the cues of the turban, rudraksha-style adornment, ceremonial gold necklaces and procession setting, this may be a person, seen in person in the procession.2016-05-09A photograph of a procession on a decorated palanquin-style cart under a yellow canopy trimmed with coloured tassels. A central figure with a maroon turban and layered garlands of red, white and orange flowers wears rust-coloured robes and gold bangles, raising one hand in greeting. Sannyasis in orange and saffron stand beside the carriage, one holding a red pole of the canopy and another wearing orange cloth and rudraksha. Marigolds and white flowers fill the carriage floor, with red cushions beneath and a crowd and trees along the roadside behind. A partially visible red banner with text stands at left.2016-05-09A photograph of a procession on a ceremonial palanquin under a red canopy with tassels and bells. A central figure in a maroon turban and rust-brown robe, wearing white and pink garlands, a heavy gold pendant necklace and gold bangles, smiles and raises both hands in greeting. Flanking attendants wear orange and saffron robes, one with rudraksha beads and a bare-chested build, another in white with vertical tilak and glasses. Marigold garlands line the palanquin edge, with orange flags and a large banner of a bearded man behind. Outdoors under a clear sky with trees and a crowd in the distance.2016-05-09A figure in a maroon turban and saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden palanquin with a gold scalloped backrest and a fringed canopy strung with white and pink flower garlands. He raises one hand in greeting, wearing a heavy gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded mala, and red and white flower garlands. Marigold and pink-red flower offerings lie on the cushions, with red cushions bearing blue lotus and bird emblems. Behind him, a crowd stands behind yellow metal barricades, with red and orange tents and banners in the background. a person candidate: appearance-based, with maroon turban, saffron robes, gold jewellery and beaded mala as cues, but the figure's identity cannot be confirmed from the image alone.2016-05-21A seated figure rides in a decorated palanquin-style procession carriage during an outdoor festival procession. The central figure wears a deep maroon turban, saffron-orange robes, a shawl over the shoulder, and layered garlands of red, pink, white and yellow flowers with gold ornaments and bangles. One arm is raised in greeting while the other grips a tall red pole of the canopy. Nearby, a shaved-headed attendant in white clothes and rudraksha beads holds a red pole, and another man in orange robes and beaded necklaces stands behind. The carriage is decorated with orange marigold garlands, red velvet cushions, and a canopy with tassels and an orange-and-red fan ornament. Roadside crowds and a red banner with printed text appear in the background. Candidate identity is based on appearance only: a person, seated in the carriage, with a maroon turban, saffron robes and layered gold and flower garlands.2016-05-09Photo of a procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin under a red and gold canopy hung with tassels, bells and orange marigold garlands. A figure seated on the right wears a maroon-brown turban, a red-brown robe, layered red, pink and white flower garlands, a gold necklace and gold bangles; they hold the canopy pole and smile. Beside them a man wears a rudraksha mala and a white shawl. Behind, a dense crowd of devotees, many in saffron and orange, stands along the roadside beneath flags and banners, with a tented area and trees beyond.2016-05-09A smiling person in a maroon turban and rust-coloured draped robe rides a decorated palanquin during a procession, raising the right hand in a wave. Gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style brown bead mala hang on the chest, with floral garlands in pink and white around the neck. Gold bangles and armbands are worn, and a tilak mark is on the forehead. Behind, a man in white dhoti with gold chains and a tilak stands holding a red pole of the canopy. Orange marigold garlands line the palanquin, and tall hanging tassels in pink and teal hang above. Printed banners with portraits and Devanagari text stand in the background among trees and a crowd.2016-05-09A procession on a decorated red and gold palanquin-style float with orange marigold garlands and colourful tassels overhead. A central figure in a maroon turban and maroon robe, wearing layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and large floral garlands of white and pink blossoms, smiles and sits on a red cushioned seat. Beside him, a man in saffron clothing and rudraksha beads raises one arm and holds a tall orange-and-white rope-wrapped staff. A roadside banner behind shows two smiling men in portraits. Crowds line the street under trees.2016-05-09A photograph of a procession on an ornate red and gold palanquin or ratha beneath a pink umbrella. A person in a deep maroon turban and maroon robe, wearing layered gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and pink and white flower garlands, sits on the cushioned seat with one arm extended toward the crowd. Behind them a man in a white shirt and another person in orange stand near the poles. Below, a dense crowd of devotees with raised hands presses against the vehicle, and roadside banners and tents in saffron and white line the street under trees. A large orange and gold garland hangs from the pole, and a decorative red cloth with gold embroidery edges the front of the platform.2016-05-09A smiling person in a maroon-brown turban and rust-coloured robe raises one hand in greeting while riding in a procession under a yellow canopy. Their neck wears layered garlands of white and red flowers, a long gold necklace, and a rudraksha mala, with gold bangles on the wrist. A kalasha-like decorated pole with multicoloured tassels of yellow, green, purple, teal and pink stands beside them, and marigold garlands hang from the canopy. Behind them a bald attendant in white and gold cloth walks past, and a crowd lines a roadside with a flowering red tree and signboards. The person's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of a turban, saffron-toned robe, garlands and rudraksha, so the identity is recorded as probable rather than confirmed. Visible physical people are a few individuals in the foreground and midground.2016-05-09A smiling man seated on an ornate procession vehicle waves his right hand under a saffron and teal canopy trimmed with fringe and marigold garlands. He wears a gold crown set with red and green stones, a red tilak on his forehead, and a pink and white flower garland over an orange robe, and holds a silver trident-topped staff. Two attendants in orange-brown robes and gold bead necklaces stand beside him, and a crowd and a bridge are visible in the background. a person is the central figure, with cues of the ornate gold crown, orange robe and garlands, but the face-independent appearance cues are not conclusive.2013-02-10A procession on an ornate red and gold palanquin with a seated figure in a maroon turban and deep red-brown robes, heavily garlanded with orange marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms, and a gold-embossed necklace. The figure raises one hand toward the crowd. Behind them a golden-tasselled pole with bells and colourful fringes rises, and a yellow barrier fence holds back a dense crowd of devotees, some raising hands. A tented stage with yellow and red banners bearing portraits and Hindi text stands in the background.2016-05-09