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A festival procession on a city street. In the foreground, a figure in a rust-red turban and orange-red robe, with layered gold necklaces, bangles and a large garland of orange and pink flowers, stands beneath a golden ceremonial canopy trimmed with purple, red and green tassels and marigold garlands. A bright orange parasol is held aloft to the left. Behind, uniformed police and onlookers line a yellow barrier, and red flags are visible. A roadside hoarding shows a portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure beside Hindi text. The figure is a visible person in ceremonial dress, role unclear, so no identity is claimed. Chariot-like ratha decorations and a ceremonial procession are visible.

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April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession on a city street under a bright sky. A smiling figure in a rust-red turban and brown-saffron robe sits on an ornate ceremonial palanquin, wearing gold necklaces, a dense rudraksha-style brown bead mala, bangles and a flower garland of orange marigolds and pink blooms. A man in white dhoti and white shawl with beaded mala stands at left holding a tall gold-topped pole, and another man in white with glasses holds a silver ceremonial staff at right. Overhead hang red, green and purple tassels, gold bells and marigold garlands on the canopy. A red and green banner reads GIONEE in the background, with pennants strung across the street.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession on a palanquin-style ratha under a large saffron canopy with fringed edges and marigold garlands. A smiling figure in a rust-red turban and saffron robes, with a gold necklace, rudraksha mala and pink and marigold garlands, sits centrally and extends one arm. Attendants in white dhotis with gold chains stand beside, one holding a long ceremonial staff, another in white with glasses and a rudraksha mala. A gold kalasha-topped pole, a trident-like staff and a red water bottle appear on the platform. Bunting, yellow flags and crowds line the street behind.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18May 09th 20162016-05-09April 18 20162016-04-18A festival procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin with golden bells and multicoloured tassels in green, red, purple and yellow hanging from its canopy. A woman in a rust-orange head wrap, orange and magenta marigold garlands and gold jewellery stands on the right, raising one hand toward an orange parasol with a gold finial. Beside her, a shaven-headed man in orange clothing sits on the cart. Marigold and flower garlands drape the vehicle, and beans and flower petals fill a tray at the base. Uniformed police and onlookers in colourful saris stand along the street behind, with trees and buildings beyond.2016-04-18A festive street procession on a decorated ratha-style palanquin. A central figure with a red-orange turban and bare upper torso, wearing layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles and an orange-red cloth at the waist, sits on the platform raising one hand in blessing. Beside him a young attendant in white dhoti and white shawl with a gold garland holds a long gold-handled fly whisk or staff. Another attendant in white with a gold chain stands at the right edge. The canopy is orange with gold fringe and tassels in pink, green, purple and yellow, and the sides are wrapped in marigold garlands. A large golden kalasha finial and a gold-banded pole stand in the foreground, with street crowds and buildings behind.2016-04-18