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A photograph of a procession on a palanquin-style ratha decorated with orange marigold garlands, gold bells and coloured tassels in red, purple, yellow and teal. A person in a maroon-red turban, rust-coloured robes, gold necklaces and multiple garlands of orange and white flowers raises a hand in blessing while seated on a red cushioned seat. Another person in white stands beside the seat, and a crowd behind yellow barricades raises hands. Behind them stands a yellow-and-red tent with banners showing portraits in saffron-coloured garlands and printed Hindi lettering.

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A procession on an ornate red and gold palanquin with a seated figure in a maroon turban and deep red-brown robes, heavily garlanded with orange marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms, and a gold-embossed necklace. The figure raises one hand toward the crowd. Behind them a golden-tasselled pole with bells and colourful fringes rises, and a yellow barrier fence holds back a dense crowd of devotees, some raising hands. A tented stage with yellow and red banners bearing portraits and Hindi text stands in the background.2016-05-09A 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.2016-05-21A photograph of a procession at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela. A figure in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange wrap, adorned with a gold armlet, bangles, earrings and a long red-and-white flower garland, stands on a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha topped with white flowers, pink and teal tassels, and raises one hand in greeting toward a crowd lining the street. Orange marigold garlands are heaped on the platform. Behind, a dense crowd of devotees, some in orange, and volunteers in yellow-green safety vests stand beside tall posters, banners and a trident-topped staff. Roadside tents and utility poles fill the background.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoor procession scene on a decorated golden palanquin or ratha at a Kumbh gathering. A person seated on a golden throne-like seat with an ornate gold backrest and a canopy hung with tassels, strings of white and pink flower garlands, and marigold heaps in front, raises both palms in greeting. The person wears a rust-maroon turban, maroon robes, a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles. Behind a yellow barrier, a crowd of devotees in orange and saffron clothing watches, and a saffron flag flies at left beside red tents.2016-05-21A photograph of a procession at a crowded roadside, with a woman in the foreground seated on a gilded golden palanquin or chariot. She wears a rust-orange turban, orange robe, gold bangles, earrings and multiple strands of red and white flower garlands and beaded necklaces, and she raises her right hand in greeting while smiling. Strings of marigold and pink-and-teal tassels hang above her. Below, orange marigold flowers are heaped near a red and gold kalasha-like vessel, and a mirror-framed tray sits in the lower left. Behind, a dense crowd of men in white dhotis, orange shirts and yellow safety vests presses along the road, with banners, tents and electric poles in the background. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 09th 20162016-05-09A photograph of a procession on a ceremonial palanquin under a red canopy with tassels and bells. A central figure in a maroon turban and rust-brown robe, wearing white and pink garlands, a heavy gold pendant necklace and gold bangles, smiles and raises both hands in greeting. Flanking attendants wear orange and saffron robes, one with rudraksha beads and a bare-chested build, another in white with vertical tilak and glasses. Marigold garlands line the palanquin edge, with orange flags and a large banner of a bearded man behind. Outdoors under a clear sky with trees and a crowd in the distance.2016-05-09May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A photo of a festival procession in an outdoor setting under trees. In the right foreground, a man in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a red-and-pink garland and gold bangles. Behind him, a large golden palanquin or ratha is decorated with white flower garlands, pink and blue tassels and marigold strings. In the background, crowds stand behind metal barricades, with a yellow tent, saffron-clad devotees and portrait banners showing two figures. Marigold petals cover the ground near the palanquin base.2016-05-21