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Outdoor procession at dusk on a roadside at a crowded religious fair. On the left, a man in saffron robes with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gilded palanquin-style throne with leopard-print cushions, raising his right hand in blessing; a gilded yellow-and-gold canopy with a fringed top and a yellow parasol stands above him. Beside the throne, several men in white dhotis with gold borders attend, one holding a yellow parasol pole and another raising a hand. In the foreground a seated priest in orange robes with rudraksha malas plays a small instrument. Behind the barrier, a large crowd of devotees watches, with saffron-clad sadhus among them, and tents, banners and a red flag fill the background under trees.

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Outdoor procession with a gilded palanquin under a large golden umbrella with fringe, decorated with marigold garlands, brass bells and tassels. A bare-chested man with a shaved head and orange-red wrap sits on the palanquin with garlands, beside a figure in white dhoti and gold necklace. A man in white dhoti and shawl walks beside the palanquin, another in white dhoti and gold chain holds a support pole, and a figure in red-and-gold garments sits on the palanquin. Uniformed police in khaki and olive caps line the street while crowds of devotees raise hands and take photos. Red flags with a symbol fly in the background near a stall and temple-style structure.2016-04-18A photograph of a procession at dusk, with a golden palanquin-style throne (peetha) at centre carried on a gilded base with lion-head carvings and a leopard-print cushion. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban wears a gold beaded necklace and sits cross-legged at the centre of the throne. Behind him a figure in a white dhoti and orange-trimmed shawl holds a large gold-handled yellow umbrella, and above is a decorated white canopy with multicoloured tassels. A shaven-headed man in white holds a whisk fan, and a bare-chested man in white stands at the right raising a camera. Foreground devotees in orange and saffron stand around the throne, and a crowd fills the background under strings of lights and festival tents.2016-04-22April 18 20162016-04-18A festive procession on a decorated ratha chariot with a tasselled canopy and marigold garlands. A bare-chested man in brown robes with rudraksha and bead necklaces sits on a gold-trimmed seat; a child in orange sits in front of him. Standing attendants in white dhoti and red-and-white sashes hold a trident and ceremonial staff; one wears a red-and-gold turban. Crowds of devotees line the foreground, and a saffron flag rises at the left.2015-09-15Outdoor procession at dusk at a Kumbh Mela setting. A figure in an orange-saffron robe, a matching saffron turban and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with lion figures and a leopard-print cushion, waving with one hand, under a large white and gold canopy hung with multicoloured tassels. A man in white dhoti with gold border holds a video camera, another attendant in white stands by a gold-and-orange parasol, and a bald man in orange with a beaded necklace sits at the right edge. Crowds and tents are visible in the background.2016-04-22September 15 20152015-09-15Evening outdoor Kumbh Mela scene at a festival ground with a large crowd pressing behind a metal barrier. In the foreground, a seated sadhu in orange robes and a rudraksha-style garland sits on a striped cloth, with a red cloth on his lap. To the left, a priest in orange with a saffron turban and a long braid stands beside a gold-decorated palanquin or throne, while a woman in white attends beside it under a yellow ceremonial umbrella. Tall red and orange saffron flags with gold trim rise in the right foreground, and many saffron-robed sadhus and devotees stand in the crowd. Banners and tents with colourful signage line the background under string lights.2016-04-22A photograph of a festival procession at dusk on a crowded street. A large golden ratha-style palanquin with a golden throne and carved lion figures stands at the centre under a multicoloured canopy with a tassel fringe. A seated man in orange robes and a saffron-orange turban, with a long gold-and-bead necklace, sits on the throne. Around the palanquin, several men in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis stand and sit, one holding a yellow umbrella, another leaning on the platform. A young boy in orange sits near a drum on the platform. Police officers in khaki uniforms and caps hold back the crowd behind metal barricades, while many spectators fill the street and red flags flutter at the right edge. Decorated stalls and banners line the route under trees.2016-04-22May 21 20162016-05-21April 22 20162016-04-22A festival procession on a crowded street, with a large golden ratha-style float under a multicolored canopy. A seated sadhu in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, raises his hand in blessing from a gilded throne with lion-face armrests. Around him, orange-robed attendants hold red flags, yellow and blue umbrellas and a ceremonial fan. Uniformed police and men in white dhotis stand on the float, with a dense crowd of devotees behind. Banners with printed text and a red-and-yellow decorated disc are visible. The swami's face is not clearly identifiable from this view, so no identity is asserted.2016-04-22A golden ceremonial palanquin procession at an outdoor mela, with a seated figure in saffron robes and an orange-and-white turban at centre on an ornate gilded throne decorated with lion and elephant carvings. A large umbrella with bands of red, green, yellow and blue fringe shades the throne. Around it, men in saffron and orange garments, white dhotis, and rudraksha malas stand or sit on the platform, one beating a drum. Uniformed police and crowds fill the foreground, with colourful flags, banners and decorated umbrellas in the background during the Shahi Snan procession.2016-04-22