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A festive street procession moves through a crowd under a bright sky. At centre, a man in an ornate golden palanquin-style chariot sits beneath a gilded canopy topped with a golden kalasha-like finial, decorated with fresh flower garlands in pink, yellow and white. He wears a white-and-gold garment, a flower garland, a long beaded necklace and a crown-like headdress, and raises one hand in greeting. Multicoloured fringed pennants and ornate umbrellas frame the chariot, and men in white and red-flag bearers walk alongside. Dense onlookers line both sides of the road, many holding umbrellas and red flags.

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A golden ceremonial chariot procession. A man seated on an ornate gold throne-chariot with a sunburst backrest and crown-like headdress wears a brown and gold embroidered garment, a gold necklace, a white and red garland, and white-painted arms. Overhead, a canopy of colourful tassels and yellow, pink and white flower garlands shades him. Red flags and orange and red umbrellas surround the chariot, and a crowd of people with red-and-white painted foreheads is visible at the lower right.2016-05-21Outdoor festival procession through a dense crowd on a narrow street lined with trees, flags and banners. A large ornate golden ratha or palanquin with a golden canopy and red-and-blue fringed awnings carries a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and necklaces of marigold garlands, raising one hand in blessing. Beside the ratha, a man in saffron-orange robes and a white dhoti-clad attendant raise their arms. Police in khaki uniforms hold back the crowd behind yellow barricades, and red flags wave among flower-decorated bamboo poles. Many devotees press forward with raised phones, and some wear red and saffron garments.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A photograph of a grand procession chariot draped in flowers, with a large gold sun-shaped backrest. A smiling man with a shaved head, painted forehead, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and a brown embroidered vest sits on the golden seat, raising one arm in greeting. A gold and red ceremonial crown rests on his head, and garlands of white, red and yellow flowers hang around his neck. Red flags, ornate umbrellas with tassels and crowds of people fill the background, and a trident-topped staff is visible at the lower left.2016-05-21A street procession in a crowded festival setting. A man seated on an ornate golden palanquin-style throne, wearing orange-saffron clothing, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, raises one hand in blessing beneath a canopy of flowers. Ornate fringed umbrellas in red, gold and multicoloured fabric shade the platform. Around it, devotees in white and orange garments, a uniformed police officer in khaki, red flags and a green umbrella fill the road, with spectators lining the route. A red and gold banner with a floral emblem hangs in the lower right foreground.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A festival procession moves through a dense crowd. A man in a golden, sunburst-style palanquin seat is garlanded with white and pink flowers, wearing a gold necklace and a maroon garment, and raises one hand in a wave. Above him are ornate multicoloured canopies and a gilded crown-shaped top. Around the palanquin, attendants in white dhotis with rudraksha malas walk alongside, one holding a camera. Red flags bearing a smiling portrait of a saffron-robed man are raised in front, and green and red umbrellas are visible at the sides. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by the golden ceremonial seat, garlands and ornate gold regalia during this procession, though his face is not clearly visible enough to confirm.2016-05-21Outdoor procession on a crowded street during a religious festival. Central figure rides a golden palanquin-style ratha with an ornate gold canopy and a crown-like top, draped in red and multicolored fabric, decorated with garlands of pink, yellow and white flowers. The seated figure wears a red and gold blouse, layered gold necklaces, a white garland, and raises one hand in blessing. Around the vehicle, men in white dhotis and orange garments and women in saris walk alongside, some with tilak and ash markings. Red flags, red and pink umbrellas, and a metal barrier line the street, with a banner reading in Hindi-style script beside a sign board. Crowd of onlookers fills the background. Ceremonial processional scene.2016-05-21A golden ornate ratha or palanquin procession moves through a crowded street. Standing at the centre of the golden canopied chariot, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-coloured wrap, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and raises one hand in blessing. Attendants in orange robes stand beside him. Above the chariot, multicoloured umbrellas with fringed borders and red-and-pink flower garlands are fixed. Around it, devotees in white and saffron, red flags and a policeman in khaki uniform line the route, with a trident-topped pole visible on the left. Ratha procession, Kumbh Mela setting.2016-05-21Outdoor procession at a crowded street festival. Centre frame, a man sits on an ornate golden palanquin shaped like a large sunburst with floral decoration, pink and yellow flower garlands on the canopy top, and a gilded kalasha-style finial. He wears a golden crown or headdress, a red and white garland, beaded necklaces and bangles, and holds his hands in namaste near his chest. Above him, a canopy with pink, yellow and orange tassels shades the palanquin. Around it, dense crowds carry red, orange and green umbrellas and red flags. Uniformed police in khaki stand nearby, and a woman in a red saree with a gold necklace walks beside the cart. Parade ornaments hang in the upper right.2016-05-21