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A procession scene on a street, with a person in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange garment seated under a golden canopy. The person smiles and raises a bare right hand in greeting, wearing gold bangles and layered gold and bead necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, and a red bindu on the forehead. Marigold and pink flower garlands hang from the golden poles and the carriage. Behind, an attendant in white with a red tilak holds a tall gold-topped orange staff, and another attendant on the right holds a silver spear. Coloured fringes in purple, red and green hang from the canopy, with yellow and blue umbrellas and roadside crowds visible.

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A smiling person in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange robe sits in a decorated procession vehicle, raising both hands in greeting. Heavy garlands of marigolds and pink roses hang over the shoulders, with gold necklaces and bangles. Behind, a young man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold chains stands beside a tall orange-fringed canopy trimmed with marigold strands, multicoloured tassels and a gold finial. Bunting and orange and yellow umbrellas fill the street background, and a ceremonial spear-like staff is visible at right.2016-04-18A procession scene outdoors under bright sky. A smiling person seated on an ornate ceremonial palanquin or chariot waves both hands, wearing a rust-red turban, a rust-red shawl, heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style beaded mala, and large garlands of marigold and pink flowers. Behind the seat, a tall canopy with red and green tassels and gold finials frames the scene. To the left, a man with long dark hair wears a white dhoti-style cloth, gold necklaces and a red tilak, holding a long orange-and-gold pole. Bunting, colourful flags and a red pennant decorate the background.2016-04-18 +1 copiesApril 18 20162016-04-18A man in a rust-red turban and rust-orange robe waves his right hand while seated on a richly decorated palanquin under a canopy fringed with gold tassels and marigold garlands. He wears heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala, gold bangles and a red bindi. Behind him a man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a long ceremonial staff, and a red flag and a gilded kalasha-style finial stand nearby. A procession setting with outdoor street trees and onlookers in the background.2016-04-18A smiling man in a procession raises his right hand in greeting while seated on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold garlands and red and orange flowers. He wears a maroon turban, a red tilak on his forehead, a saffron-orange robe and multiple gold necklaces and bangles. Beside him stands a man in a white dhoti-style garment with a rudraksha-style gold necklace, holding a silver-headed staff with a red pole. Red and purple tassels and a red banner rise behind the palanquin, and another attendant in a cream garment stands at the right edge. The setting is an outdoor festival procession in daylight.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A photograph of a procession on a street lined with marigold garlands and colourful bunting. A seated figure in a rust-red turban and a saffron-orange garment wears layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a ceremonial gold pendant and marigold garlands; he smiles and raises one hand in greeting. Beside him a tall gold-topped ceremonial staff with green and purple tassels rises next to a red-and-orange umbrella. The chariot is decorated with orange marigold garlands, and bystanders watch from the roadside. a person is shown in a ceremonial procession.2016-04-18A smiling person in a deep maroon turban and maroon robe rides in a red-cushioned palanquin, raising one arm in greeting. Multiple garlands of white jasmine, red roses and orange marigolds hang over the shoulders, with heavy gold necklaces and a gold pendant on the chest, and gold bangles on the wrist. Beside them a bald man with glasses and rudraksha malas sits in orange robes. Behind, a red-clad attendant holds the palanquin pole. Above is a yellow canopy hung with orange marigold strings and tassels, and a crowd lines a street with a temple gateway in the background under a clear sky.2016-05-09A smiling man in a procession seated on a decorated ratha/chariot, wearing a rust-red braided turban, a red-orange garment with a gold-edged shawl, layered gold necklaces, a gold armband and a rudraksha-style mala. He sits under a canopy hung with marigold garlands and tassels in green, red and purple. Beside him a younger man in a white dhoti and garland holds a yellow parasol with a red handle, and a gold-finialed pole rises in the foreground. Festive bunting and flower decorations fill the street behind.2016-04-18Outdoor procession scene under a richly decorated canopy hung with marigold garlands, colourful tassels and pennants. A smiling man at centre sits on a cushioned seat, wearing a rust-orange turban, a saffron-and-orange garment, layered gold and bead necklaces, a gold armband and a dark ornamental shawl, with a red tilak on his forehead. To his left, a man in white ritual cloth with red tilak and garlands holds a golden umbrella-style parasol with an orange canopy. To the right, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and red-brown cloth smiles. Large golden bells hang beside the seat, and trees and utility poles are visible behind. The central figure's appearance is consistent with the candidate description but not clearly established, so identity is unsure.2016-04-18