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Photo 116856042013-02-10 +1 copiesPhoto 116856102013-02-10Photo 116856122013-02-10 +1 copiesFebruary 10 20132013-02-10Night procession at the Kumbha Mela with a golden ornate palanquin under a canopy covered in marigold and red flower garlands and blue fringed silk. A man in an orange robe and a tall gold-and-red crown sits on the golden throne-seat, smiling, with a rudraksha-style mala and a floral garland. Beside the seat stands a sadhu with a shaved head, white-ash body, gold chain and a trident, next to an orange flag on a pole. Another person in white sits at the front, and a few figures are partly visible at the lower edge. a person cues: tall gold crown, orange robe and ceremonial mala on the seated figure, consistent with a ceremonial procession role.2013-02-10Night procession under a large canopy with red and blue fabric, gold trim, and tassels in pink, orange, and yellow hanging from its frame. Marigold and white flower garlands drape the poles. In the centre, a smiling man in a golden crown and saffron-orange robe with a pink and white flower garland raises a silver trident-topped staff. Beside him at right, a bare-chested man with white markings on his forehead and body wears gold necklaces and holds a gold ceremonial staff. Silver tridents and ornaments are visible in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears a crown, saffron clothing and garland, which are distinctive presentation cues, and is shown as a participant in the procession.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10Photo 116856052013-02-10 +1 copiesA night procession on a richly decorated golden palanquin-style chariot with a large orange and blue ceremonial canopy overhead and hanging tassels and bells. A seated figure in an orange robe and ornate gold crown sits centrally, draped in pink and white flower garlands, with marigold and rose garlands framing the platform. Behind him, a man in orange robes and a tall ornate headdress holds a trident, and another man in orange holds a long staff with a bare chest and beaded necklaces. A bald figure in white sits near the front of the chariot. Street lights glow in the background. Chariot procession with garlands, canopy and trident.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10Photo 116856162013-02-10 +1 copiesFebruary 10 20132013-02-10