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Outdoor 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.

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A 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.2016-05-09A 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.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09Outdoor 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.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09A 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.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09Outdoor festival procession with a large crowd filling a street lined with trees and banners. In the foreground right, a person with long dark hair, a gold ornate crown, a white forehead mark, a red-and-white garland and beaded necklaces raises one hand while seated on a decorated ratha/chariot beneath a canopy with gold finials and dangling green, purple, blue and pink tassels, draped in marigold garlands. Behind, uniformed police officers and saffron-robed devotees watch. A printed banner shows a portrait of a smiling man with grey hair and a saffron garment. On the left, a bare-chested person in orange cloth sits near the edge of the frame.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09