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A photograph of a man seated in a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha, smiling broadly. He wears a thick red floral garland over a dark red garment, with white flower garlands draped on his shoulders and a gold chain at his neck. A small red and vermilion tilak marks his forehead. The palanquin is covered with white jasmine garlands, marigold and orange flower strings, golden bells and finials, and a canopy trimmed with orange, yellow, pink and teal tassels; a golden kalasha-like ornament and a gold ceremonial staff stand at the right. A pink building and corrugated roof are visible behind.

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December 22 20102010-12-22A figure seated on a flower-decorated procession palanquin, smiling, with a red bindi on the forehead and a thick red garland of roses around the neck. A white flower garland drapes the shoulder. Above, a yellow canopy with orange and red tassels and a green tassel hangs over the seat; the carriage is wrapped in white, pink, purple and yellow flower garlands. Background is blurred trees in daylight. The figure's appearance cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2010-12-22A man seated under a gold and orange canopy with yellow and red tassels on a decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha. He wears a thick red and white flower garland, a red-and-orange cloth, and a red kumkum mark on his forehead, and smiles to one side. Golden trident-like ornaments and white and multicoloured flower garlands decorate the structure, and a green cloth hangs beside him. Visible person appears to be the one described as a person by the page, identified by a long swept-back hairstyle, ornate garland and ceremonial canopy setting, placed here as the seated honoured figure.2010-12-22December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22A man sits on an ornate decorated throne-like seat under a golden canopy with fringed orange, red, green and blue tassels, smiling and glancing sideways. He wears a thick red rose garland with white flower accents, a gold necklace, and a red bindi on his forehead, with a red-orange garment. Gold-painted pillars wrapped in white flowers frame the scene, and bright marigold and rose petals decorate the seat in front. a person cues are limited to the ornate seat and garland; the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-12-22December 15 20112011-12-15July 15 20112011-07-15A smiling man in orange saffron robes sits on a richly decorated float or chariot during a procession. He wears a gold crown-like headdress, long dark hair swept back, a red and yellow marigold garland, a white flower on his shoulder, and a gold rudraksha-style necklace. He sits on red and maroon velvet cushions edged with gold, surrounded by gold finials, multicoloured tassels in green, blue, red and orange, and flower garlands of marigold and roses. Greenery and a red wall are behind him. a person is seated in the centre of the ratha, with the procession decorations framing him.2009-12-27A smiling man rides in an ornate procession vehicle decorated with colourful tassels in green, pink, blue and yellow, marigold and white flower garlands, and gold metal fittings. He wears a gold crown with a red bindi on his forehead, and a red and white flower garland around his neck. The scene is lit at night against a dark background, with a dark red cushioned platform in the foreground. The person's appearance, a crown and garlands in a decorated chariot, is consistent with the page's a person reference, though this is uncertain. No other people are visible.2011-12-15