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A night procession scene on an ornate silver palanquin decorated with tiered tassels in red, orange, green, blue and purple, gold foliage and a silver canopy topped with peacock feathers. A bearded man with long dark hair, a vertical vibhuti mark on the forehead, and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a red cushioned seat, wearing a gold pendant necklace, rudraksha-style beads, bangles and a saffron-red garment, smiling with arms outstretched. Strings of green lights glow in the background.

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March 13 20172017-03-13A man seated on a red velvet throne-like seat on a decorated palanquin or ratha at night, smiling and turning his head. He wears a rust-brown dhoti-style cloth, a pink and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces and armbands, and a gold headband with a peacock feather at the side. A vertical tilak mark is on his forehead. Behind him stands an ornate silver canopy hung with fringed tassels in orange, blue, red and green, and peacock feathers. Another person's hand holds a white fan or chamara at the lower edge, and dark silhouettes of other people are at the frame edges. a person: long hair, gold ornaments, saffron-toned clothing and a garland in the central seated figure, matching the page's a person tag.2017-03-13Night procession photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver palanquin decorated with colourful tassels in red, orange, yellow, green and blue, peacock feathers, and golden leaves. He wears a red-brown ochre robe, a gold pendant necklace, a pink and white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads, and bangles, with a horizontal white tilak on his forehead, and smiles while holding a red-painted pole of the palanquin. Pink and purple cloth covers the base, and a person in orange headwear is partly visible at lower left. Presentation cues include ochre robes, gold ornaments and palanquin procession context, matching the a person description.2017-03-13 +1 copiesMarch 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13A smiling man sits on a red velvet seat inside an ornate silver palanquin decorated with multicoloured tassels in orange, blue, red and green with gold bead trim. He wears a gold tilak-style mark on his forehead, a dark head ornament with a peacock feather, a heavy gold necklace and layered blue and gold beaded garlands, and a pink and white flower garland over his shoulders. The scene is lit at night, with a dark background and a blurred hand in the foreground. Appearance cues are ceremonial gold necklaces and a tall decorated headpiece in a procession setting; the palanquin and tassels suggest a ratha-style procession. Identity appearance is uncertain given the partial view and night lighting.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate silver throne at night, framed by tasselled garlands in red, green, blue, orange and yellow with gold leaf decorations and peacock feather ornaments above. He has long dark hair, a full beard, a vertical white and red forehead mark, a rudraksha-style brown mala, a gold necklace, a pink and white flower garland and gold armlets, with a red-orange wrap draped across his shoulders. Blurred figures in the foreground and red cloth at the bottom suggest a ceremonial gathering.2017-03-13A bare-chested man with a black beard and a forehead mark sits smiling on an ornate silver throne backed by a silver carved panel, with peacock-feather ornaments above. He wears a pink and white flower garland, a heavy gold necklace with a gold pendant, a rudraksha-style bead mala, gold armbands and a saffron-red cloth around his waist. Tiered tassels in red, orange, green, blue and yellow hang on both sides, with gold leaves and red drapes behind him. Only one person is visible. Appearance-based cues (bare-chested, gold necklace, garland, throne) suggest a person seated in a ceremonial role.2017-03-13March 13 20172017-03-13A night photograph of a procession chariot with a silver throne canopy and silver-embossed seat, decorated with tiered tassels in red, green, yellow, blue and orange and gold leaves. A bearded man in saffron-red dhoti and gold necklaces, with a pink and white flower garland, sits on a leopard-print cushion with red and orange cushions beside him. A dark red shawl drapes behind him and he smiles. Attendants in orange and maroon clothing hold poles and steady the chariot at the sides, and a peacock-feather ornament crowns the canopy. a person seated in a ceremonial procession, based on the saffron clothing, gold ornaments and garlands.2017-03-13