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A smiling man in profile holds a tall gold-finished ceremonial staff with an ornate carved top against a clear blue sky. He wears a white turban edged with gold sequins, a saffron-orange robe, and a garland of white and red flowers around his neck. Long dark hair falls behind him, and a fringed orange and red canopy is visible at the top edge.

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A smiling man in orange saffron robes stands on a decorated blue-and-silver festival vehicle during a procession, holding a tall gold trident. He wears a cream-coloured turban, a red bindi, white and red flower garlands and a gold necklace. Behind him are an orange cloth, a fringed canopy with red and white tassels, and balloons in orange, green and blue. A white-clad figure is partly visible at the left edge. The scene suggests a festival parade in bright daylight.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A smiling man in orange saffron robes and a cream turban with a red bindi stands on a festival float beneath a red canopy. He holds a tall ornate gold-and-silver staff topped with a carved finial. He wears layered white and red-and-yellow flower garlands and a gold chain. Green and yellow balloons and an embossed silver panel are behind him. Procession setting.2008-12-29A smiling man in profile holds a tall golden trident-topped staff in his right hand against a clear blue sky. He wears a white turban edged with gold sequin embroidery, a red-and-white flower garland, and an orange saffron shawl draped over his shoulders. Behind him, the edge of a red umbrella with tassels hangs above, and green and orange balloons are visible at the right. The scene suggests a festival procession.2008-12-29A man in a white turban decorated with sequins sits under a red and pink canopy trimmed with tassels, decorated with balloons. He wears layered garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, an orange garment, a gold armlet and a gold bangle. He holds a gold staff topped with a carved bird figure, and his right hand rests on a gold-covered platform. He smiles and looks upward against a clear blue sky, with a small bird flying in the distance. The turban and garlands suggest a festival procession; the page does not establish the figure's identity.2008-12-29A man in profile stands on an outdoor platform holding a tall gold ceremonial staff topped with an ornate gold finial. He wears a white and gold embroidered turban, an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders, a red and white flower garland, a multi-strand bead necklace with gold-toned pendants, and a gold bangle on his arm. Behind him an orange and green fringed canopy hangs, with blue balloons at left. Spectators in white t-shirts and a woman in white sit or stand in the background on a sandy ground with simple buildings beyond.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29Outdoor photo of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a cream turban with gold trim and a red bindi. He wears an orange saffron shawl with gold edging, a long gold bead mala with a gold pendant, a thin gold chain, and thick white and maroon flower garlands. A golden ceremonial umbrella stands above him, and orange banners with portrait prints are visible behind. a person: long swept hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklaces are visible cues, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-12-29A young man in an outdoor procession holds a tall ornate golden trident staff in his right hand. He wears a white and gold turban, a garland of white flowers with red and yellow blossoms, and an orange-saffron robe. Behind him, orange, green and yellow balloons and a silver decorated float are visible under a clear blue sky beside a brick building.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29