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A photograph of a seated figure under a red canopy fringed with green, red and white tassels, backlit by strong sunlight. A gold trident (trishul) stands upright beside the figure, and a large ornate gold-and-silver shield-like plate sits at right. The seated figure wears a red-orange garment, a white flower garland and a long-haired crown-like head; the face is in silhouette. A red cloth drapes at the left edge. The setting resembles a procession palanquin, though the figure's identity is not established from appearance.

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A photograph taken against strong backlight of a seated figure in a horse-drawn carriage or ratha, under a red canopy hung with green, orange and white tassels. A long trident with a curved top stands upright beside a large ornate gold shield-shaped plate. The seated figure wears a headband, a long dark hair, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with an orange-red cloth. Bright sunlight and haze wash out much of the scene, and tall grass and a small structure appear at the left.2007-12-25Backlit photograph of a ceremonial procession vehicle. A golden trident with curved prongs stands upright beside an ornate brass shield with concentric engraved rings. Red and maroon canopy fabric is trimmed with tasselled fringe in orange, pink and dark tones. Behind the trident a figure with long dark hair sits under the canopy, partly obscured by glare; a second figure in orange clothing is visible at the left edge. Bright sunlight floods the sky, with a thatched structure and dry shrubs in the background.2007-12-25A figure seated under a red canopy during a procession, viewed through a golden shield and a gold trident-topped staff in the foreground. The seated man wears a red-orange shawl, a white flower garland, and beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, with a red headband holding long dark hair. Behind him stand red fringed canopy drapes and a decorated silver-toned pole with a glass globe. Sunlight and a pale sky appear at the upper left. The appearance is consistent with a person candidate, though the face is partly shadowed and the detail is uncertain.2007-12-25A photograph taken through a window or rear opening of a red ceremonial canopy carriage. A seated figure in orange-red robes with long dark hair and a red headband sits under a red umbrella-style canopy trimmed with red, green and orange tassels, a gold finial-topped staff in the foreground. Garlands of white flowers and red blossoms hang around the seated figure's shoulders. A gold ornamented panel and a decorated silver-toned seat appear at right, with a sunlit sky behind.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a procession canopy seen through strong sunlight. A red canopy with dark fringed tassels covers a carriage, and a large metal ceremonial fan or shield with ornate golden engraving sits at the right edge. A metal pole and a white garland appear beside a seated figure in a dark red garment, partly hidden by the canopy frame, with long dark hair visible. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from the image alone, so the a person field is marked unsure. Pale sky fills the left side of the frame.2007-12-25A photograph taken in bright sunlight of a ceremonial carriage or palanquin. A large ornate brass or gold-toned shield-shaped ornament with engraved concentric patterns sits in the foreground. Behind it, a seated figure in dark clothing is partly visible under an orange-red canopy fringed with tassels in green, pink and white. A small silver-toned round ornament and dark tasselled decorations are visible beside the figure. Sunlight flares through the frame on a pale sky with bushes and a low structure at left. The person is mostly obscured and not clearly identifiable from visible cues.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a procession seen against a pale sky. A seated figure in orange-red robes wears a red headband and a garland of white and red flowers, sitting beneath a large orange canopy with a gold trident-topped staff at the left edge. The ornate dark throne-like seat and red fringed draping frame the scene, and a fringed red cloth hangs to the left. The figure's appearance is consistent with a presiding guru on a ceremonial carriage, but the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone. Printed copyright text appears at lower right.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25Photograph of a procession scene outdoors under a clear blue sky. In the foreground a large golden trident (trishul) is held upright, its tines and central shaft ornately finished. Behind it a seated figure wears a red-orange headband with a vibhuti mark on the forehead and an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulder, with long dark hair visible. A dark red canopy umbrella with tasseled fringe of pink, green and black shades over the figure, and a tall saffron-orange flag stands on the left. A silver-toned ornamental carriage frame and a garland of marigolds and white flowers appear at right. The figure is partly obscured by the trident, and the person's face is not clearly visible.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25