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A photo of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne-like palanquin at an outdoor festival procession. The seated person wears a rust-orange turban, orange-red robe, a long red and white flower garland, gold bangles and an armlet, and has long dark hair, with hands pressed together in greeting. The golden throne has a large ornate backrest, marigold garlands, red and pink flowers, and blue and red tassels hang above. Nearby, a few people stand and wave, one in an orange robe, and a banner with Hindi/Gujarati text and portraits hangs behind. Strings of lights, trees and a tent are visible in the background.

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May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoor procession scene at a festival site. A man seated on an ornate golden palanquin-style throne with a red-orange turban, saffron-orange robe, gold armlets and a garland of white and pink flowers, hands pressed together in greeting. The throne is decorated with white flower strands, blue and pink tassels and an orange marigold heap. Crowds of devotees stand behind a metal barrier, and a tent and a large framed portrait appear in the background. A red and white kalasha-like ornament and flower offerings sit at his feet.2016-05-21A photograph of a figure seen from behind and to the side, standing on a richly gilded golden palanquin or throne with hanging tassels and marigold garlands. The figure wears a rust-red turban, a rust-orange draped cloth, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with red and white flower garlands, gold bangles and earrings, and joins palms in namaste. Below, orange marigolds, red and pink flowers and a red cushion with a blue emblem are arranged on the platform. Behind, a crowd of devotees gathers behind yellow barricades, and yellow and red tented stalls with framed portraits stand under trees. The figure's appearance is consistent with a probable identity, but the scene is ambiguous, so it is treated as uncertain.2016-05-21A photo of a festival procession in an outdoor setting under trees. In the right foreground, a man in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a red-and-pink garland and gold bangles. Behind him, a large golden palanquin or ratha is decorated with white flower garlands, pink and blue tassels and marigold strings. In the background, crowds stand behind metal barricades, with a yellow tent, saffron-clad devotees and portrait banners showing two figures. Marigold petals cover the ground near the palanquin base.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A photograph of a festival procession at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering. In the foreground a figure in a rust-brown turban and rust-brown robe, with a gold necklace and gold bangles, stands on an ornate gold-trimmed palanquin or ratha, palms pressed together in anjali. Garlands of pink and red flowers and marigold garlands decorate the platform, with tassels and a canopy overhead. Behind, a dense crowd of devotees, some bare-chested, raises hands. Yellow-and-red tents with framed portraits and a red banner stand in the background, and a figure in orange cloth is visible among the crowd.2016-05-21A photograph of an outdoor festival procession at dusk. A person seated on an ornate golden throne with a gold-embossed backrest and hanging garlands of white flowers and blue and pink tassels, wearing a rust-orange turban, rust-orange robe, layered beaded and gold necklaces, pink and white flower garlands, and gold armbands, smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. Red and orange marigold garlands and a red-and-white floral bouquet lie on the throne's wooden base beside a glass-topped box. Behind, a crowd of people in orange and red clothing stands along metal barricades beneath tents and a large banner bearing portrait images. Trees and string lights frame the scene.2016-05-21A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden chariot during a street procession. He wears a rust-red turban, a rust-orange robe over one shoulder, layered gold necklaces, a red and white flower garland, gold armbands and bangles, and raises his right hand in a wave toward the crowd. The chariot has a golden sunburst backdrop, a canopy draped with white flower garlands and pink and blue streamers, and cushions in red and blue. Marigold heaps lie in front, and a crowd with banners stands behind the barricade under trees. a person is the seated figure, identified by the rust turban, saffron-orange robe, garlands and ceremonial gold jewellery.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoors at a crowded festival, a person in an orange-red turban and saffron robe sits on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with white flower garlands and teal and pink tassels. Gold necklaces, rudraksha-style red beaded garlands and gold bangles adorn them. In front, a red cushion, orange marigold heaps, red flowers and a small mirror-framed tray rest on the seat. Behind a yellow barrier, a dense crowd gathers under flags and tent structures.2016-05-21