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Outdoor procession on a decorated ratha-style palanquin with a gold-framed canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in red, green, purple and yellow, and garlands of marigolds. A seated man in the foreground wears a red-orange turban, an orange-red robe with gold border, a heavy multi-strand gold and bead necklace and gold armbands, holding a tall golden ornamental staff tipped with a green tassel. Behind him a bald man in orange robes sits on the left. Saffron and orange flags line the street, a yellow umbrella hangs overhead, and a crowd of people in street clothes walks along a roadside lined with shops. Flower petals and a white curved object rest on red cloth. a person: the seated figure with turban, gold necklace and orange robes is a candidate, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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April 18 20162016-04-18A procession on a city street in India shows a richly decorated golden palanquin with multicoloured tassels in green, red, purple and yellow hanging from its canopy, with marigold garlands and orange flags. A man seated at the right wears a red-orange turban, a saffron-coloured robe, a gold necklace and bangles, and holds marigold flowers. Several people in white, orange and pink clothing walk beside the palanquin, and a cameraman films with a large camera. Shopfronts and signage line the background street.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Photograph of a festival procession on a decorated golden palanquin or ratha with large tasselled canopy finials in green, red, purple and orange and marigold garlands. A shaved-headed man in orange robes sits at the left of the palanquin. On the right, a bare-chested man with long dark hair and gold necklaces holds a tall gold pole, and a woman in a dark orange outfit with a maroon turban, gold necklaces and bangles stands beside him. Orange and saffron flags and a yellow umbrella are visible, with a crowd in saffron and pink saris along the street.2016-04-18A procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin under a yellow-orange canopy with marigold garlands and golden bells with tassels in maroon, purple and green. A central figure in a rust-red turban, orange-red robe and gold-beaded necklace sits on a crimson cushion, raising one hand and smiling, surrounded by bananas and flower petals. Two men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and gold chains stand beside the platform, and a crowd and red flags are visible behind. a person: the central figure shows long swept-back hair, a turban and ornate saffron-style clothing with gold necklaces, consistent with the candidate role of being honoured in procession.2016-04-18A procession scene outdoors in daylight. A person in a red-orange turban and saffron-red robe, with a rudraksha-bead and gold necklace and gold armbands, sits under a golden canopy on a decorated palanquin, smiling and raising one hand. Gold-and-green poles with long purple, red, yellow and green tassels frame the canopy, and marigold garlands hang from it. Behind, an attendant in a white dhoti and gold necklace holds a red pole, and another man in white with glasses and beads sits at the right. Crowds line the street, and a pink umbrella and red flags are visible. Several people are in view, including partially visible onlookers.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A figure in a maroon turban and saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden palanquin with a gold scalloped backrest and a fringed canopy strung with white and pink flower garlands. He raises one hand in greeting, wearing a heavy gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded mala, and red and white flower garlands. Marigold and pink-red flower offerings lie on the cushions, with red cushions bearing blue lotus and bird emblems. Behind him, a crowd stands behind yellow metal barricades, with red and orange tents and banners in the background. a person candidate: appearance-based, with maroon turban, saffron robes, gold jewellery and beaded mala as cues, but the figure's identity cannot be confirmed from the image alone.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor photo of a procession at a Kumbh Mela-style festival. In the foreground, a person in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat, hands folded in namaste, wearing a long beaded garland of red, pink and white flowers and gold bangles. The golden seat has blue and pink tassels and flower garlands. Orange marigold offerings lie on a red and gold platform. Behind, devotees in orange and saffron clothing and a decorated palanquin with an umbrella stand near a yellow barrier, with banners and tents under trees.2016-05-21