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A golden palanquin decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and gold finials, topped by a large yellow canopy, moves through a crowd at an outdoor procession. A seated figure in a red-orange robe, red turban and layered beaded necklaces sits on a red cushion inside the palanquin. Two attendants in white dhoti-style cloths with gold borders stand at the sides; one holds a long red pole and the other a garland-draped rail. Uniformed police officers and onlookers in the foreground face the palanquin, with bank signage and tents visible behind.

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April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession with a gilded palanquin under a large golden umbrella with fringe, decorated with marigold garlands, brass bells and tassels. A bare-chested man with a shaved head and orange-red wrap sits on the palanquin with garlands, beside a figure in white dhoti and gold necklace. A man in white dhoti and shawl walks beside the palanquin, another in white dhoti and gold chain holds a support pole, and a figure in red-and-gold garments sits on the palanquin. Uniformed police in khaki and olive caps line the street while crowds of devotees raise hands and take photos. Red flags with a symbol fly in the background near a stall and temple-style structure.2016-04-18A festival procession on a street lined with police officers in khaki uniforms and dark caps. At the centre, a seated figure in orange-gold robes and a garlanded shawl sits on an ornate decorated palanquin draped with marigold garlands and bells, under a large gold fringed umbrella. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti holds up a long-handled fan or chowri beside the seat, while a bald man in saffron-brown robes with a rudraksha mala walks alongside the palanquin. Red flags, orange and blue parasols and bunting fill the scene. Faint printed portraits appear at the edges.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festive procession on a street, with a decorated golden palanquin or ratha carrying a seated figure under an orange ceremonial umbrella strung with hanging lanterns and flower garlands. In the foreground, a man in a maroon robe with gold-edged cloth and a rudraksha mala sprinkles or places yellow flowers over the palanquin. Beside him, a young girl in orange clothes sits on the golden seat, and a bald man in a maroon robe with a bead necklace holds a red-covered tray. Three men in white dhotis and shawls stand on the left, one holding a trident. Crowds press close, and sadhus in orange and saffron robes march with flags and umbrellas in the background under an overcast sky.2015-09-15A street procession in an Indian town moves through a crowded lane lined with multi-storey buildings and balconies filled with onlookers. At the centre, a golden ornate palanquin with a gold-fringed canopy and hanging bells is decorated with marigold and white garlands. Seated figures in saffron and red robes sit inside, while a man in white dhoti holds a yellow parasol and another in white dhoti stands with a bare upper body and rudraksha mala. Uniformed police officers in khaki and a soldier in camouflage cap manage the crowd, and red flags flutter nearby. Several onlookers in the foreground hold up phones to photograph the procession.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festive procession on a decorated ratha chariot with a tasselled canopy and marigold garlands. A bare-chested man in brown robes with rudraksha and bead necklaces sits on a gold-trimmed seat; a child in orange sits in front of him. Standing attendants in white dhoti and red-and-white sashes hold a trident and ceremonial staff; one wears a red-and-gold turban. Crowds of devotees line the foreground, and a saffron flag rises at the left.2015-09-15A procession on a street crowded with onlookers. A figure with a red turban and garland sits on an ornate gold palanquin-style carriage under a gold canopy with fringe, raising a hand in greeting. Ceremonial attendants in white dhotis with orange-and-gold ornaments stand around the carriage, and a man in a khaki uniform stands on the platform edge. Red flags, a flower-decorated arch with hanging brass bells and tassels, and marigold garlands surround the scene. Uniformed police line the street and the crowd raises hands to the carriage.2016-04-18