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A large procession crowds a street in front of a painted orange and yellow wall decorated with a figure and elephant motifs. A central figure wears a deep red-maroon turban, a red-brown robe, a thick gold necklace, a red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha mala. He gestures with a raised thumb while surrounded by men in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded necklaces, some holding red flags. Green and white umbrellas, a tall silver-tipped staff, and a decorated float appear behind, with onlookers watching from the wall and police nearby.

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May 21 20162016-05-21A festival procession in an outdoor street crowd. At centre, a smiling figure in a rust-red turban and maroon robe wears heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and a garland of white and red flowers, held by hands from people on either side. Behind, men in white dhotis with gold borders wear gold chains and rudraksha malas; one holds a tall pole. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella and red flags rise above the crowd, with a decorated chariot behind. A painted wall with a stylised figure stands to the left, and uniformed police are visible at right.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoor procession in a crowded street with a pink temple gateway and orange-painted walls behind. A central man in a maroon-red turban and rust-brown robe, wearing rudraksha malas, a gold ceremonial necklace and a garland of white and red flowers, walks forward with a smiling expression; the figure has the appearance of a person, with his distinctive turban, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace. Around him, men in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders and gold necklaces clasp hands and gesture; one holds a trident-topped staff. Red flags and a green-and-cream umbrella are visible among spectators on the wall above. Several people are partially visible at the edges of the frame.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoor procession at a crowded religious gathering, with men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies, many wearing rudraksha malas and gold chains, and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. In the centre, a man in a maroon robe and dark red turban wears a large multi-strand floral garland and ornate gold necklaces and bangles, walking between attendants. Red flags and a red ceremonial parasol with a kalasha-style top rise above the crowd, and a police officer in khaki uniform stands at right. Pink temple walls, lamps and a camera on a stand complete the scene.2016-05-21A procession in a crowded street during a religious festival. At centre, a smiling figure wears a maroon-brown turban, a maroon-brown robe, a thick rudraksha-style mala of brown beads, a multi-strand ceremonial gold necklace and a garland of white and red flowers, while holding hands with men in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces. A red and gold umbrella and red flags are carried above the crowd; a decorated chariot and ratha appear in the background, with a painted wall of elephants and figures on the left. Police officers stand among the crowd and a photographer is visible at right. a person is marked for the central figure based on the turban, robe, mala and ornate gold jewellery.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoor procession in a crowded street with many red flags and colourful umbrellas. At the centre, a person in a dark red-brown turban and matching saffron-toned robe wears a thick gold necklace and a large gold pendant, with a red and white garland of flowers around the neck. Two men flank them in white dhotis with gold borders, gold chains and rudraksha beads, one with tripundra markings on the forehead. Onlookers and devotees fill the background, many in white and yellow. No clear appearance-based cues for a person are present, so the central figure is described by role only.2016-05-21