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February 10 2013

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Outdoor procession at dusk at the Kumbha Mela, with a crowd pressing forward. On the left, several bare-chested men in white or saffron-toned dhotis and rudraksha malas stand on a raised platform near a lit lamp and ornate golden structure. Many people hold tall bamboo poles topped with saffron-orange flags, and a decorated umbrella and a small painted pennant are visible above. Nearby, a man in a white shawl and a woman with reddish-blonde hair in a beige top and maroon scarf walk among the crowd. Several people wear white ritual cloths and beads. No single person clearly matches the a person candidate criteria, so the identity is left unsure.2013-02-10May 09th 20162016-05-09A large outdoor procession at the Kumbh Mela on a paved riverside road in the late afternoon. Many people in white and orange dhotis and saffron cloth walk past tall orange flags and decorated pennants on poles, including a cylindrical banner with floral patterns. Some men are bare-chested with rudraksha beads; one holds a plastic water bottle, and a man on the right wears a striped sweater with a red backpack. Behind them, a decorated float with a canopy and umbrellas appears further back, and a small crowd of onlookers surrounds the procession.2013-02-10December 20 20102010-12-20Outdoor procession on a sunny day with devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, many with arms raised and hands folded in devotion. A bald-headed man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge. Behind them, a decorated palanquin or ratha with orange-and-yellow garlands, tassels and a red-and-gold canopy carries a figure in orange robes seated in the rear. Tall gold-tipped poles and saffron flags stand along a brick wall, and a few people watch from the left. Several people are visible in the crowd, many partially obscured.2012-01-01A street procession moves along a dirt road past white-walled houses and trees. Saffron-orange flags with a dark emblem fly on tall poles at left and right. At the centre, a gold-coloured ratha or chariot topped with a canopy and a deity murti is decorated with flower garlands and colourful hangings. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with bare chests and red-and-white cloths over their shoulders, walk and dance around it, several holding drums. Spectators stand in the foreground, and a camera operator is visible at the right edge.2010-12-20December 29 20092009-12-29January 01 20122012-01-01A festival procession on a dusty path in warm, low sunlight. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis walk through a crowd, with orange and red flags and ornate decorated umbrellas overhead. Several drummers in white dhotis play drums, one holding a drum tied with a red and green cloth. A man in a light blue shirt walks nearby, and a man in a white shirt with an orange sash stands in the foreground. Colourful balloons and a decorated float or palanquin appear in the background.2008-12-29Outdoor procession crowd at dusk among palm trees. Many people in white clothing and orange-saffron garments press around a decorated palanquin-style float draped in marigold and white garlands. Foreground devotees hold tall orange flags and golden staffs topped with a trident and a ceremonial finial. One man in an orange robe with long dark hair stands at left, shown from behind. Several women wear white or orange saris, and some raise folded hands in devotion. Multicoloured umbrellas and bunting frame the scene.2007-12-29December 25 20072007-12-25A street procession moves forward under a hazy sky, with devotees carrying tall red and maroon flags on long poles. Many umbrellas, including a purple one with fringe, a red one with gold trim and several white canopies, shade the marchers. A central man in a white kurta and white trousers, barefoot, holds a red flag high. Women in white and cream saris with orange and maroon borders walk alongside, some wearing garlands and rudraksha-style beads. Men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees follow in the crowd. Scattered orange flower petals lie on the road. The scene suggests a ritual yatra or procession.2015-09-15