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A procession scene outdoors under a bright sky with trees behind. In the foreground a person in a dark red turban and a red garland of red and white flowers stands on a raised platform, raising a red parasol with tassels, and wears gold bangles on the raised arm. Behind and around them a large crowd of spectators, many holding up phones, fills the street near white tents and colourful banners. A red fabric hangs at the left edge and a gold ornament sits at the lower right.

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May 09th 20162016-05-09Outdoor procession at a festival ground with a large crowd behind a golden palanquin. In the foreground a person in a brown turban and brown robe, wearing garlands of white and red flowers and gold necklaces, raises one hand toward the crowd beneath a red decorated parasol. Beside them a red-clothed attendant rides the palanquin with orange and gold floral decorations, and white tents and red and orange banners stand in the background.2016-05-09A bare-shouldered figure in a brown turban, gold earrings, bangles, layered garlands of red, white and green flowers and a long beaded necklace stands on a ratha-style procession vehicle, raising one hand toward a crowd. A red umbrella with embroidered fringe is held above, and marigold garlands and gold ornaments decorate the cart. Below, a gold-and-white throne-like seat draped with red cloth and flowers is visible, with a seated attendant in red. Behind, a dense crowd of devotees holds up phones and flags beside white tents and trees under a clear sky.2016-05-09A woman in a maroon-brown turban and black top, wearing a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, stands in a crowd holding a bright red ceremonial umbrella, with a fringed red and gold canopy above. Behind her a large crowd watches and raises hands; white tents, a decorated gateway and red flags fill the background.2016-05-09A figure in a maroon-brown turban and a dark sleeveless garment stands on a raised platform, wearing long necklaces of red and white flower garlands and gold beaded chains with a gold bangle on the arm. He raises one hand beside a large red parasol decorated with sequins and fringe, beneath green and maroon tassels. Below, a dense crowd of devotees, many raising hands and phones, fills a festival ground lined with white tents. In the foreground a gilded palanquin or throne with a red cushion is strewn with flower petals and garlands.2016-05-09Outdoor 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.2016-05-09A 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 large crowd behind a raised golden palanquin. In the foreground, a person wearing a brown-maroon turban, a red and white flower garland, and gold necklaces raises one hand toward the crowd. A bright red parasol with dark tassels and a golden-yellow decorated palanquin with marigold garlands, green and pink tassels and brass bells stand beside them.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.2016-05-09Outdoor festival procession photographed from behind a person in a reddish-brown turban and saffron-brown robe, wearing a red and white flower garland and gold necklaces, raising one hand toward a large crowd. A bright red parasol with beaded fringe is held overhead, and a gold-decorated palanquin with orange marigold garlands and a white-plumed ceremonial fan sits in the foreground. Behind, a dense crowd of devotees raises their hands while white tents and red canopies line the grounds under trees. The scene reads as a ratha or palanquin procession with a crowd of many devotees; the figure in front is shown from behind with no clearly visible face cues, so no identity is asserted.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09