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A decorated palanquin procession at an outdoor event. A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe and layered garlands of orange and white flowers sits under a yellow canopy with gold finials and tassels. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti, with long dark hair and arm bands, leans in to offer him a flower or fruit offering. A bald saffron-robed monk stands at the right, and a uniformed police officer in khaki stands behind the red flags. A crowd of devotees holds up mobile phones at the bottom edge. The palanquin is trimmed with marigold garlands and red and yellow ceremonial flags flutter around it.

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Outdoor procession on a decorated palanquin with a gold-finished canopy, yellow umbrella, red and orange flags, and marigold garlands. A man in a rust-red turban, rudraksha mala and marigold garlands sits on a red-cushioned seat holding a green leaf-wrapped offering. Beside him a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with gold trim holds a ceremonial sword, and a bald man in saffron robes stands at the right holding a red flag pole. Uniformed police stand at the right edge and a crowd of devotees holding up phones lines the bottom of the frame. Pink building in the background.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festive procession on a decorated palanquin draped with marigold garlands, white flower strings and gold-tasseled canopy hangings. A seated man in a maroon-red turban and orange-saffron garland sits on a gold-trimmed throne-like seat with a gold kalasha-style finial. A bald man in a rust-brown robe and rudraksha-style beaded mala stands at the right, holding the palanquin pole. A younger man in white dhoti and white shirt, wearing bracelets, stands at left holding a long pole. A uniformed police officer in khaki stands at right with a red flag nearby. A crowd of spectators and phone-holding onlookers fills the lower foreground.2016-04-18A decorated golden palanquin procession with a central seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, waving with one hand and smiling, wearing layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and marigold garlands. A bald man in orange-saffron robes and glasses stands beside the palanquin reaching toward the crowd, and a uniformed police officer in khaki with a dark cap guides the procession. A young man in a white dhoti with a bare chest and a bright bangled arm holds a silver staff. The palanquin has a yellow canopy with red and green tassels, bells and marigold garlands, and red flags fly behind. Devotees' hands reach up from the crowd below.2016-04-18April 22 20162016-04-22April 18 20162016-04-18A festival procession on a street lined with police officers in khaki uniforms and dark caps. At the centre, a seated figure in orange-gold robes and a garlanded shawl sits on an ornate decorated palanquin draped with marigold garlands and bells, under a large gold fringed umbrella. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti holds up a long-handled fan or chowri beside the seat, while a bald man in saffron-brown robes with a rudraksha mala walks alongside the palanquin. Red flags, orange and blue parasols and bunting fill the scene. Faint printed portraits appear at the edges.2016-04-18A decorated ceremonial procession vehicle with golden poles, marigold garlands, and colourful tassels in red, pink, teal and purple. Seated centrally is a smiling man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, adorned with a gold-beaded necklace and garlands, raising one hand in a wave. An orange and yellow canopy with beaded fringe shades the seat. Beside him stand two attendants in white dhotis with gold-chained necklaces; one holds a golden ceremonial fan and another holds a long staff with an ornate tip. A bald figure in saffron robes sits in the lower left foreground. Banners and garlands fill the scene.2016-04-18