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A man in a dark maroon robe sits on an ornate golden palanquin under fringed pink and teal canopy tassels, covering his face with one hand. He wears heavy gold necklaces, a large gold pendant, rudraksha malas and gold armbands. Beside him a man in white dhoti with orange shawl and garlands stands, and another in saffron robes with a gold chain holds a small brass vessel. Marigold garlands decorate the palanquin. Behind them a river with boats, flags and temple spires, and a crowd lines the bank. A photographer's camera lens is at the left edge.

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May 09th 20162016-05-09A photograph of a ceremonial procession on a river at a ghat. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair and a dark maroon robe with a gold pendant necklace and layered rudraksha-style beaded malas touches his forehead with one hand, seated under an ornate golden canopy with magenta and teal tassels. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a white forehead mark holds a small metal dish with red powder, while another person in a white dhoti sits nearby. Behind them, people sit on a boat-lined riverbank with temple spires and trees visible across the water. Orange marigold garlands and a red cushion are in view.2016-05-09Outdoor procession scene under a decorated golden-and-orange canopy hung with tasselled fringes in teal, magenta and purple. A seated figure with a golden crown and tall gold ornament sits on a red cushioned seat, wearing a brown robe, layered rudraksha-style beads, a white and pink flower garland, a gold necklace and gold armbands, with white and grey markings on the forearm. The figure raises a hand in blessing toward the crowd. Behind, a second man in white stands near a golden railing. Bottom left, a priest in white holds a microphone beside an orange and green cloth with marigold and rose petals scattered on it. The background shows a large crowd, police in uniform, tall trees and a hoarding banner with a portrait.2016-05-09Outdoor river procession under a large yellow canopy with tasselled fringe and purple, teal and pink tassels. A smiling figure seated on a red-draped platform raises one hand in greeting, wearing an ornate gold crown, a brown garment, a gold ceremonial necklace, and white and red flower garlands; gold bangles adorn the arms. Beside them a shirtless attendant in orange cloth and a rudraksha-style mala stands near the water. Strings of pennants, a red flag, marigold garlands, a decorated umbrella and onlookers fill the riverside scene with temple buildings behind.2016-05-09A seated figure rides in a golden palanquin procession under an ornate gold canopy decorated with marigold garlands and tassels in red, purple, green and orange. The central figure wears a rust-orange turban, a dark red-orange garment, gold necklaces and bangles, and sits on a red cushioned seat draped with red fabric and scattered flower petals. Two attendants sit beside them on the palanquin, one in rudraksha beads and a white dhoti, the other in orange and gold garments. A crowd of people in white and traditional clothing gathers along a street lined with bunting, and an orange parasol stands beside the palanquin.2016-04-18A procession scene in which a smiling man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robes sits beneath a golden canopy, wearing layered marigold and pink garlands, a gold-toned necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. He raises one hand near his ear. To his left a young attendant in white holds a silver-headed ceremonial staff with an orange shaft, and to his right a bald man in glasses and an orange shawl with gold chains sits in the chariot. Fringed green and red tassels and a yellow canopy frame the scene, which appears to be a festival procession.2016-04-18February 10 20132013-02-10April 22 20162016-04-22Outdoor photograph of a river ritual at a Kumbh-style bathing event. In the foreground, a figure with long black hair, gold necklaces and bangles, wearing a maroon wrap, stands waist-deep in greenish water with hands raised near the face. Around them, white-robed men with gold garlands and maroon shawls stand in the water, and a woman in a yellow sari holds a silver trident-shaped staff. A large crowd of devotees and photographers lines the bank behind, with red flags visible above. Many people wear rudraksha malas and saffron or maroon clothing.2016-05-21A festive outdoor procession on a decorated float under a saffron and orange canopy with tassels in teal, pink and purple. A smiling person in a dark brown garment wears a large gold crown, a long gold ceremonial necklace, and layered white and pink garlands, raising one hand in greeting. Beside them, a shirtless man with a white tilak and saffron-orange cloth wears a gold chain. Behind them is a temple pool with fountains, saffron flags, and bunting strung across the sky. Marigold garlands hang from the float's railing.2016-05-09September 15 20152015-09-15A photograph of a ceremonial scene at an outdoor ritual with a large crowd behind a barrier. In the foreground a man with long dark swept-back hair, white tilak on the forehead and arms, wearing a rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklaces, gold earrings and gold bangles, and a maroon-red cloth, leans over a golden ceremonial seat decorated with a bouquet of red, pink and yellow flowers and red fabric. Behind him a large pink banner shows a bald man's face with a red forehead mark. Spectators in yellow, orange, pink and white clothing sit and stand, some holding up phones. Golden decorations with colourful tassels and flower garlands hang above. The man is presented as a person by appearance cues including long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold jewellery.2016-05-21