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A large street procession of a golden ratha or palanquin moves through a tree-lined road during a Kumbh Mela-style religious gathering. A seated figure in a red turban and red garland rides the decorated golden canopy, with flower garlands and a red-and-white fringed awning. Several men in saffron and white dhotis and shirts, some with white robes and sacred threads, walk beside and behind the vehicle. Uniformed police officers in khaki stand near the front, and a tractor-like vehicle leads. Red flags, saffron banners and a large green umbrella are visible, and a crowd of devotees lines both sides of the road behind yellow barricades, with many people in orange and white clothing. Hanging banners on the left show a portrait and printed lettering.

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A street procession in a crowded Indian town. At the centre, a golden ornate palanquin-style chariot with a gold domed canopy and red, yellow and green fringed canopy sides is heaped with pink and white flower garlands. A man in an orange-red turban and orange clothing with rudraksha-style beads sits on the golden seat, raising one hand. A driver in a white shirt steers a green tractor pulling the float, and a uniformed police officer with a rifle walks alongside. Women in red and orange saris and men in white dhotis fill the street, with saffron and yellow flags and banners above the crowd.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large street procession at a Kumbh Mela-style event. A man in an ornate golden palanquin or ratha with a gilded canopy and flower garlands sits on a red-cushioned seat, wearing an orange-red turban and layered red-and-orange beaded garlands, with one hand raised in blessing. A saffron-robed attendant stands beside the palanquin, and other men in orange and red clothing walk alongside. Red and orange flags, a large green umbrella, police officers in khaki uniforms, and dense crowds lining the road fill the scene. Hand-painted banners and a framed portrait of a bearded man hang on the right. Trees and a street lamp are visible overhead.2016-05-21April 22 20162016-04-22May 21 20162016-05-21A large outdoor procession moves down a tree-lined road as a golden palanquin with a gilded canopy and floral garlands is carried forward. A seated figure in orange and red clothing sits on the palanquin, with an orange-robed attendant standing beside it. Barricades in yellow metal line the street, and a dense crowd of devotees and onlookers fills both sides, some watching from a low wall. Many participants wear white or saffron clothing, rudraksha-style beads and vermilion marks, and red and orange flags wave above. A large green umbrella is visible in the foreground, with red banners and a wooden pole on the right. A banner on the wall displays portraits and printed text.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large street procession moves between yellow metal barricades through a crowd of devotees. At the centre, a golden ornate canopy ratha is decorated with flowers and draped with cloth; a seated figure in orange sits on a red and gold seat, with a garlanded figure beside. Men in white dhotis and bare torsos walk along, many wearing rudraksha-style neck beads, while women in white and pastel saris follow. Red flags and a large green umbrella are carried alongside. Spectators line a white wall above, with banners and posters visible on the wall and along the street.2016-05-21A large street procession at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering, with a golden ornate palanquin decorated with flower garlands at its centre. A figure seated in the palanquin wears a red garment and beaded necklaces, while a man in an orange cloth stands at its side. Surrounding devotees wear white dhotis and garlands, many with bare upper bodies and tilak marks, carrying tall red flags. A large green patterned umbrella shades the procession, and police in khaki uniforms line the route beside yellow barriers. Crowds watch from the roadside and from a wall, under tall trees with banners and posters on the left.2016-05-21