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Outdoor procession scene in daylight. A central man sits on an ornate silver palanquin or chariot seat, wearing an orange saffron garment, a red and white floral garland, a white and gold turban-like headwear, and gold bangles, with hands raised in greeting. Behind him, a figure holds a golden staff topped with a finial, and an orange-robed attendant stands nearby. Colourful yellow, green and red umbrellas with tassels and blue emblems shade the procession, and multicoloured balloons are tied to the carriage. Devotees in white and orange clothes stand along the path, with a tree in bloom and tents in the background.

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Outdoor procession on a sunny day. A person in saffron-orange robes sits on a silver ornate chariot holding a golden trident staff, wearing a white head wrap and a long red and white flower garland. Above them a red, green and yellow canopy with tassels and multicoloured balloons hangs from the chariot. Tall orange flags with a blue bird emblem line the route. Below, a bald man in orange robes stands beside the chariot, and a dense crowd of devotees, mostly women in white and dark hair, fills the foreground.2008-12-29A man in an orange saffron garment rides on a silver-and-gold ceremonial palanquin under a multicolored fringed canopy. He wears a white and gold turban, a red and white flower garland, and holds a tall gold-tipped staff. Balloons in orange, green, blue, yellow, white and purple decorate the vehicle. Behind him a large crowd of devotees in white clothes, some with orange shawls and prayer hands, watches and applauds in an open sandy courtyard. The a person status is unsure, as there is no visible printed name and the page indicates no a person presence.2008-12-29Outdoor festival procession with a crowd of devotees in white clothes. A woman in orange robes, wearing a crown and a long garland of red and white flowers, sits on an ornate silver palanquin holding a golden trident. Another person in orange with a shaved head sits beside the palanquin. Colourful balloons in green, yellow, blue, pink and white decorate the seat, and a red, green and gold canopy with tassels stands at the left. Many people in white sarees and white shirts, some with white and orange shawls, press around the palanquin, with orange flags behind.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A festival procession on a decorated silver ratha or chariot under colourful striped canopies with tassels. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban-style headwrap, wearing a red and white flower garland and a trident-topped staff beside him, smiles and raises a hand in greeting. An orange flag flies from the chariot. Balloons in pink, yellow, green, blue and white are tied along the sides. Crowds of devotees in front and along the sides look on, several men in white and yellow shawls. The saffron-clad figure has long hair and distinctive orange-and-gold ceremonial dress, so this is a person riding the ratha.2008-12-29A festive street procession with a large crowd in the foreground, many in white shirts and school-style uniforms. A man in an orange saffron robe with a crown-like headpiece, a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala sits on a silver-decorated palanquin under a multicoloured canopy, holding a trident. Colourful balloons in yellow, green, blue, white and pink are tied to the carriage. Behind him, ornate silver panels and draped fabric frame the ratha. A man in a dark suit walks beside the carriage. a person is seated on the ratha.2008-12-29A photograph of an outdoor procession. A man seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style chariot holds a tall golden trident and smiles. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a white and red flower garland around his neck, and a small orange-and-white head covering. Above him hangs a red canopy decorated with multicoloured balloons, including hearts. Behind the chariot, an ornate red-and-yellow umbrella with a blue emblem stands in the foreground left. A man in a dark suit walks beside the chariot, and a few people in white and orange clothing are visible in the background. The setting is a dry open field with palm trees and a clear blue sky.2008-12-29Outdoor photo of a procession on a dirt road. A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a white garland of flowers with red and yellow beads holds a silver trident aloft while riding a decorated silver palanquin-style vehicle under a red canopy with tassels. Colourful balloons in yellow, green, blue, pink and white float above and in front of him. Two men stand at the left edge, one wearing an orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads, and a portion of a second decorated canopy appears at the right. Dry trees and a bright sky frame the scene.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29Outdoor procession at an ashram. A man seated on an ornate silver palanquin or ratha wears a white and gold turban, an orange cloth draped over his body, a red and white flower garland and a gold armband, and holds a tall gold staff. Above him is a multicoloured canopy with tassels. Colourful balloons are tied to the palanquin and its poles. Around it, devotees in white and orange stand and watch, some with hands joined in greeting. Other people in white walk in the background among parked motorcycles and trees.2008-12-29A festival procession moves through a crowded street lined with devotees. At the centre, a man seated on a decorated palanquin-style vehicle wears an orange-saffron garment, a white flower garland and a headpiece, and holds a trident-like staff. Above him, several ornate umbrellas in red, blue and gold with floral and lotus motifs shade the seat. Colourful balloons in yellow, green, pink and orange are tied to the vehicle. Around it, men and women in white and light clothing press forward, many raising hands, with a few in orange and red saris. Orange flags and a striped canopy appear in the background.2008-12-29A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver palanquin or ratha under a red and orange canopy hung with tassels and balloons. He wears a white and gold turban, a long mala of red and yellow flower garlands with white jasmine strands, and gold bangles. He smiles and holds a tall gold trident-topped staff upright in his right hand. Colourful balloons in green, blue, white, orange and pink surround the seat, and a dark-suited attendant stands at the right edge. Bright sky and sunlight fill the background.2008-12-29