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A figure in saffron-orange robes stands on an ornate silver-coloured procession vehicle decorated with embossed lotus and floral motifs. He holds a tall gold trident and wears a white head wrap and a white and orange flower garland. A red canopy with long tassels shelters him, while colourful balloons in pink, green, blue, orange and white float around the cart. Orange flags fly in the background under a clear blue sky, and a gold ornamental post stands at the right edge.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes rides in an ornate silver-coloured procession vehicle under a red umbrella fringed with tassels. He wears a white and orange turban, a gold-toned necklace and a garland of red, orange and white flowers, and holds a tall golden trident-like staff upright while smiling. Colourful balloons in red, blue, green and yellow float behind him, and the blue sky stands above. Partially visible people in the foreground watch the procession. The vehicle has embossed silver panels with a crest-like ornament.2008-12-29Outdoor procession on a silver-plated ratha chariot under a red canopy with tasselled fringe. A man in saffron-orange robes and a white head wrap stands on the chariot holding a tall golden trident, wearing a white and red floral garland. Orange flags and colourful balloons decorate the cart, and a helper in orange clothing stands below at the lower right. Clear blue sky above a roadside setting.2008-12-29A man in saffron-orange robes rides in a decorated procession vehicle, smiling and raising a gold trident-topped staff. He wears a cream head wrap, a multi-coloured flower garland with yellow and red beads, and a gold bangle. Behind him a red canopy with tasselled fringe is hung with red, pink, orange and green balloons, and a silver ornamental panel stands at the right edge. A person in a red head covering is partly visible at the lower right.2008-12-29Outdoor procession on a bright day with a clear blue sky. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white turban and long dark hair sits on an ornate silver palanquin with a red canopy fringed with tassels, holding a tall gold trident-topped staff and wearing layered jasmine and red flower garlands. Colourful balloons in blue, green, yellow, white and purple tie to the canopy. Behind him a bystander in a dark shirt looks on, and a silver-embossed ceremonial vehicle edge appears at left. The figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ornate adornments, so this is an appearance-based candidate on a procession palanquin, not a confirmed identification.2008-12-29A figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a silver-covered throne-style seat on a decorated procession vehicle, holding a tall gold-tipped staff in the right hand and a gold object in the lap. A white-and-orange head cloth is wrapped on the head, and multiple garlands of red, orange and white flowers hang around the neck. Two red umbrellas with tasselled fringes shade the seat, and colourful balloons in blue, yellow, green, pink and white float around it. Orange flags and a silver-plated panel frame the scene under a clear blue sky, with people and balloons in the foreground. The seated figure is a visible candidate with a saffron robe, floral garlands and a gold staff, though the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity. A caption credits the image to the Nithyanandapedia archive.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A smiling man in a white and orange turban and orange robe rides on an ornate silver-plated procession vehicle, a ratha with silver panels, holding a golden trident aloft and raising one hand in greeting. A rudraksha-style floral garland hangs around his neck. Orange and red flags, multicoloured balloons and a decorated umbrella with red tassels surround him. Two men in the foreground, one with a shaved head, watch from below. The crowd and vehicle suggest a festival procession.2008-12-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes rides an ornate festival vehicle under a red canopy hung with tassels and colourful balloons in green, orange, pink and yellow. He wears a white and gold turban, a long red and white garland, and gold bangles, and holds a tall gold trident-topped staff upright in his right hand while smiling. Beside him stands a silver-plated carved panel. Bright blue sky fills the background.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A seated figure in saffron-orange robes rides a decorated silver chariot under a red umbrella with tasseled edges and colourful balloons. He wears a white and gold head wrap, a red and white flower garland with yellow marigolds, and holds a gold trident-topped staff upright. Silver ornate panels frame the chariot against a clear blue sky, and a smaller figure in red headwear is partly visible on the right. Procession setting with balloons and decorated ratha.2008-12-29