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A man in saffron-orange robes rides on an ornate silver-trimmed float or ratha during a festival procession. He wears a cream turban and a garland of white and red flowers, and holds a tall gold trident staff upright in his right hand. Behind him hang orange flags and a red canopy fringed with tassels, and colourful balloons in green, blue, pink and orange surround the float. Spectators stand at the lower edge, including a bald man in sunglasses.

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December 29 20082008-12-29Photo of a smiling young man in profile in a procession setting, wearing a white and gold-embroidered turban and an orange-saffron robe with a white and maroon-red flower garland around his neck. He holds a large polished gold trident-shaped staff with ornate flame-like tines in his right hand. Behind him hangs a large orange flag and green and orange balloons are visible against a white wall. A single person is visible, so the count is 1. The a person field is unsure because the appearance has some saffron and garland cues but the page does not confirm his presence at this event.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A smiling man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate silver and gold throne on a festival float, raising his right hand in a wave while holding a tall gold trident. He wears a white and gold turban with a vertical tilak mark, layered garlands of red, white and yellow flowers, and a gold necklace. Behind him, a red, blue and gold canopy with fringed tassels shelters the seat, and yellow, green and white balloons decorate the float. Orange flags and draped red and blue cloth fill 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.2008-12-29A smiling man sits on an ornate silver chariot (ratha) decorated with balloons and orange flags, during a festival procession. He wears a white turban with gold trim, an orange-saffron garment, and a long red and white flower garland. He holds a tall gold trident (trishul) upright with one hand. Behind him hang orange flags and strings of colourful tassels, with trees and pink blossoms overhead. The silver chariot has embossed floral and bird motifs.2008-12-29A photograph of a procession under a red canopy with tassels and hanging balloons in green, orange, yellow, pink and white. A man in an orange-saffron garment wears a cream turban and a white and red flower garland. He smiles while holding a large gold trident (trishul) upright. A dark-clothed figure sits in the left foreground. The ornate silver-toned palanquin or ratha has embossed floral and bird motifs. Bright daylight, blue sky.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A man in a saffron-orange robe rides a decorated silver procession vehicle, holding a tall gold ceremonial staff with a carved finial in his right hand while his left rests on the rail. He wears a cream and gold jeweled turban, long dark hair, a red and white flower garland, a gold armlet and a gold bracelet. Behind him stand a red and blue fringed canopy and a yellow canopy with tassels, with colourful balloons tied to the vehicle. Two onlookers in the foreground are partly visible, and a clear blue sky is overhead. The scene is an outdoor procession.2008-12-29Outdoor procession photo of a smiling man seated on a red and orange ceremonial vehicle under a red canopy with fringed tassels and colourful balloons. He wears an orange-red sacred garment, a white and gold turban-like headwrap, and a long garland of red beads, white flowers and yellow marigolds, with a gold bracelet on his arm. His right hand grips a tall gold trident, and a red flag flies at the right edge against a clear blue sky.2008-12-29A man in profile stands outdoors against a white block wall, holding a large gold trident (trishul) upright in his right hand. He wears an orange saffron robe, a cream turban with gold-thread border, a red tilak on his forehead, and layered garlands of white and red flowers with a yellow blossom. Behind him an orange flag and green and blue balloons are visible.2008-12-29