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A procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin under a large golden canopy with orange and red fabric, hanging gold bells, tassels in red, green and purple, and marigold garlands. A man on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, gold necklaces and bracelets, and holds a silver sword upright beside an orange umbrella. Seated on the right, a smiling person wears a deep maroon turban, a saffron-maroon garment, a brown rudraksha mala and gold chains, with marigolds and white flowers around the seat. Colourful pennant flags are strung in the background under a pale sky.

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April 18 20162016-04-18A festive procession on a decorated palanquin under a gold canopy with orange and gold fringe. A person in a maroon-red turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits smiling on a floral-draped seat, with one hand resting on the garland-covered rail. On the left, a man in white dhoti with gold border holds an orange ceremonial parasol pole. On the right, a figure in rust-orange robes with gold necklace stands beside the palanquin. Marigold and jasmine garlands, tassels and bells hang from the canopy, with a small image in the seat's gold base.2016-04-18A festive procession scene with a seated man in a deep red-brown turban and matching saffron-orange shawl, wearing a heavy gold-beaded necklace and gold armlet, seated under a decorated canopy. A second man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside him, holding a long orange-red staff with a gold top. The canopy is hung with gold bells, red, green and purple tassels and marigold garlands; red and pink flags and a blue umbrella appear in the background, with a multistorey building behind. The seated man's appearance shows some cues such as a turban and gold ornaments, but the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so he is described by role only.2016-04-18Outdoor procession scene under a richly decorated canopy hung with marigold garlands, colourful tassels and pennants. A smiling man at centre sits on a cushioned seat, wearing a rust-orange turban, a saffron-and-orange garment, layered gold and bead necklaces, a gold armband and a dark ornamental shawl, with a red tilak on his forehead. To his left, a man in white ritual cloth with red tilak and garlands holds a golden umbrella-style parasol with an orange canopy. To the right, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and red-brown cloth smiles. Large golden bells hang beside the seat, and trees and utility poles are visible behind. The central figure's appearance is consistent with the candidate description but not clearly established, so identity is unsure.2016-04-18A smiling man in a procession seated on a decorated ratha/chariot, wearing a rust-red braided turban, a red-orange garment with a gold-edged shawl, layered gold necklaces, a gold armband and a rudraksha-style mala. He sits under a canopy hung with marigold garlands and tassels in green, red and purple. Beside him a younger man in a white dhoti and garland holds a yellow parasol with a red handle, and a gold-finialed pole rises in the foreground. Festive bunting and flower decorations fill the street behind.2016-04-18A seated figure in a maroon turban and maroon-red robe rides a gilded palanquin under a yellow canopy with fringe and tassels, waving with his right hand. He wears layered gold necklaces, a dark rudraksha-style mala, and bangles, and sits on a pink flowered cushion amid marigold and jasmine garlands. Beside him at left stands an attendant in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim, a dark mala and gold necklace, holding a long red-handled ceremonial parasol. The scene is an outdoor procession with bright daylight and festival bunting.2016-04-18A festive procession scene in daylight. Seated on a decorated palanquin under a yellow canopy with crystal fringe and marigold garlands, a smiling man in a deep red turban and saffron-orange robe raises one hand in greeting. He wears heavy gold ceremonial necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, gold armbands and bangles. Beside the palanquin, a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti and silver armlets holds a red-orange staff with a gold top. Gold kalasha-like finials, a red-and-gold flag, and crowds behind barricades fill the frame, with uniformed police at the edges.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festive outdoor procession scene. A smiling man in the centre sits on an ornate decorated palanquin or ratha, wearing a rust-red turban, a saffron-maroon garment, a brown rudraksha-style mala, heavy gold necklaces and gold armlets. A gold-finial pole with coloured tassels rises beside him, and marigold garlands hang on the canopy. On the left, a man in white holds a yellow and orange umbrella and smiles, with a red tilak on his forehead. On the right, another man in a white garment with a dark beaded mala holds a gold staff.2016-04-18A procession scene in which a man in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a golden palanquin, wearing a rudraksha mala, a gold chain, garlands of yellow and pink flowers, and gold bangles. He smiles and is adorned with flower garlands. To his left stands a man with long dark hair in white dhoti with a golden border, holding a silver staff and wearing beaded gold necklaces. To the right, a man in a white dhoti with gold-bordered shawl films with a professional video camera. Behind them hang golden bells with red, green and purple tassels and a golden canopy with orange fringe, with a yellow parasol above.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A procession under an orange fringed canopy hung with marigold garlands and multicoloured tassels. Seated centrally, a smiling man in a rust-red turban and saffron-brown garment wears layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and raises a gold finial on a golden pole. Two men in white dhotis with gold necklaces and rudraksha malas sit beside him, one at left with a kumkum mark and one at right in spectacles. Pink and red tassels hang at upper left, and a red-and-blue umbrella stands at right, outdoors under a blue sky.2016-04-18