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A smiling man sits on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold-embossed backrest, at night. He wears an elaborate gold helmet-style crown with red stone accents, layered red and gold beaded necklaces, gold armlets and a deep orange garment. He holds a long silver ceremonial sword upright in his right hand. Behind him hangs a red and white banner with floral and leaf patterns, and a red pole. The scene resembles a procession or ratha celebration, with the figure presented in regal dress.

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December 17 20112011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne during a festival procession, holding a long silver sword upright in his right hand. He wears an elaborate gold crown with red stones and a crescent, a red kumkum mark on his forehead, layered rudraksha and bead malas, a broad gold collar, gold armbands and bangles, and an orange garment with a leopard-print shawl. Behind him are red and gold flower garlands and a red and green patterned banner.2011-12-17A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne during a night procession, wearing an elaborate gold crown with red stone accents and a tilak on his forehead. He wears an orange-red silk garment with a wide gold-embroidered border, layered rudraksha malas with red beads, a heavy gold collar with pearl drops, and gold armbands and bracelets. He holds a long silver sword upright and has a leopard-print shawl draped over his shoulder. Behind him are red and gold ceremonial hangings with lotus motifs and floral garlands in yellow and red.2011-12-17A smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne during a night festival procession, wearing a gold crown with red stone accents, a red tilak on his forehead, layered red-and-gold beaded necklaces, a gold armlet and gold bangles, and an orange-red garment. He holds a long curved sword in one hand while his other arm rests on a leopard-print cloth. Behind him hang colourful painted banners with lotus and bird motifs.2011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17A smiling person seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an elaborate gold crown with red and green stones and a crescent ornament, a red tilak on the forehead, a saffron-orange garment, layered gold and red-bead necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and a leopard-print shawl. He holds a silver ceremonial sword upright in one hand, with flower garlands and a red and white embroidered banner behind him.2011-12-17A seated person on a red upholstered throne with gold carved armrests, wearing an ornate gold crown with red stones and a gold necklace of beads and pearls. They wear an orange silk garment, a gold armband, and a gold and jewelled wrist ornament, and hold a long curved sword. Behind them hangs a colourful painted cloth with floral and bird motifs. The person smiles and looks to the side.2011-12-17December 17 20112011-12-17A smiling figure in saffron-orange robes and a tall ornate golden crown sits on a gilded throne with red cushions during an evening procession. He raises a curved ceremonial sword or scimitar in his right hand and wears a heavy gold collar and layered red-and-white beaded necklaces. Behind him hang colourful painted banners with floral patterns, garlands of red and yellow flowers, and a blue draped cloth. In the foreground, a green vessel holding a flaming lamp is lifted by hands. Appearance is consistent with a ceremonial presentation of a sanctified figure, but the image is an unsure identity candidate; the page does not place a person at this event.2011-12-17A smiling person sits on an ornate red and gold throne at a festival, wearing a tall gilded crown with red stone detailing, an orange saffron garment, layered rudraksha and red beaded malas, a wide gold collar, and gold armbands. The person holds a curved sword in the right hand. Behind them stand tall colourful banners with blue, yellow and red patterns. Appearance-based label: a person is not asserted here; the figure is costumed in a deity-like regalia with a crown and sword, so the identity is uncertain.2011-12-17Night photograph of a rathotsavam procession. A seated figure in an ornate gold crown and gold armlets, wearing an orange and red garment with a patterned shawl, smiles while holding a tall spear-like staff and a curved sword. The seat is a red and gold throne on a decorated chariot, with painted red, orange and green pillars behind. In the lower left, a bald man in an orange cloth sits near the procession. Spotlight glare lights the scene against a dark background.2011-12-17