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A crowded outdoor procession seen from behind a man in a maroon turban and dark garment, with white and red floral garlands around his neck. A large crowd of people fills the street. On the right, a gilded palanquin or throne is draped with marigold garlands and red-and-pink tassels; beneath a red parasol, a figure in white lies on a golden bed decorated with flowers. Spectators press close, and a white bus and trees stand in the background.

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May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09A photograph of a festival procession with a crowd of many people behind a decorated palanquin or ratha. In the foreground a bare-shouldered person in a maroon turban and gold armlets raises one hand in blessing and smiles, wearing red and white flower garlands. Behind them a large pink umbrella with sequined trim, tasselled hangings in purple, teal and magenta, and golden bells hang over marigold garlands. A dark red and gold cloth covers the palanquin, with white and red flowers on it and a small framed picture at the lower right corner. Trees and tents appear in the background.2016-05-09A festival procession seen from a raised platform. In the foreground a person in a dark maroon turban and a red floral garland raises one hand toward a large crowd behind a pink umbrella. The wood and gold chariot, or ratha, is decorated with orange marigold garlands, white flowers, golden finials and pink tassels. Uniformed officers stand among the crowd, and a green and gold embroidered cloth hangs at left. Trees and tents line the road in the background. The person's face and details are partly hidden, so the a person field is unsure.2016-05-09A photograph of a festival procession on a dusty road. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind wears a rust-brown turban, a black sleeveless garment, long multi-strand white and red flower garlands, gold bangles and gold earrings, and raises one hand toward the crowd while holding a pink-red ceremonial umbrella with fringed edges. Beside them, a gold-and-red palanquin or ratha is decorated with orange marigold garlands, gold bells and pink tassels, and a white cloth-draped seat with a gold ornamental frame. A crowd of people raises their hands and phones in the background, and white tents and trees line the street.2016-05-09Outdoor procession photographed from a ratha-style vehicle with a gold and red canopy. In the foreground a person in a brown turban, orange-brown garments, gold necklaces and bangles raises one arm toward a dense crowd of devotees and uniformed police officers. Pink and gold umbrellas, orange and white garland decorations and a red-cushioned gold seat appear in the frame. Behind them a large crowd fills the road under trees, many raising phones. A printed banner hangs in the background.2016-05-09Outdoor procession scene in bright daylight. In the foreground, a woman in a maroon-red turban and dark clothing, wearing a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, smiles and holds the edge of a golden palanquin-style carriage. Behind her a large red umbrella with beaded fringe is raised. A dense crowd of devotees raises hands and takes photos with phones, some in orange and red clothing. White tents, saffron and yellow flags, and a decorated gold-trimmed ratha or chariot with flower garlands appear in the background.2016-05-09A photograph of a festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, colourful tassels in purple, red, green and gold, and rose petals scattered on its pink-draped floor. Beneath a bright orange umbrella, a figure in a red-maroon turban and orange-saffron robe sits on the palanquin with one hand raised in greeting, wearing gold bangles and a beaded necklace. Another saffron-robed figure sits behind, and crowds of spectators watch from the street and balconies.2016-04-18A procession on a decorated golden-canopied ratha or palanquin under an orange canopy with beaded hanging ornaments. A figure in a red-orange turban, gold necklaces, bangles and a marigold garland stands on the vehicle, raising one hand toward the crowd. Its base and sides are heaped with rose petals and marigolds, and green tassels hang from golden finials. Uniformed police officers and onlookers line the street behind, with orange-robed attendants nearby.2016-04-18A street procession in an Indian town. A figure in a red turban, saffron-toned garments, orange-gold beaded necklaces and a red-brown rudraksha-style mala sits under an orange canopy on a decorated palanquin, raising one hand in blessing. The palanquin is covered with marigold garlands and scattered petals, with gold-tipped poles and tassels. Behind, a crowd of onlookers, uniformed police and bystanders lines a narrow street hung with red and white paper decorations. Another seated figure with a shaved head and bare upper body is visible at the left edge. The scene reads as a ceremonial peshwayi-style procession.2016-04-18May 21 20162016-05-21