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A festival procession in an outdoor crowd. In the foreground a woman in a maroon turban and maroon sleeveless garment holds a red umbrella with tasselled border and wears white and red flower garlands, a gold chain and rudraksha-style beads. Behind her a man in white dhoti and shawl with orange-yellow garland sits on a decorated palanquin or ratha with marigold garlands, golden bells, teal and pink tassels, and a seat draped with orange and green cloth, with a kalasha-like motif. Many devotees fill the background under trees, with more red and orange umbrellas and flags.

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May 09th 20162016-05-09A festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin with a red and gold canopy hung with orange marigold garlands and multicoloured tassels in red, purple and green. A seated man in an orange-red robe and a red turban, wearing layered beaded necklaces, a gold armband and bangles, smiles while seated on a red cushioned seat. A man in white dhoti and a rudraksha-beaded garland stands holding a golden staff and a large orange parasol. Several other men in white and bare-chested attendants with brown rudraksha malas walk alongside, and a crowd gathers in the street behind, with bunting strung overhead.2016-04-18May 09th 20162016-05-09Outdoor procession scene with a figure seated on a decorated palanquin draped in red and magenta fabric, with pink and magenta tassels, orange and marigold garlands, and a red umbrella above. The seated person wears a rust-red turban, saffron-red robe, a heavy gold necklace, layered garlands of white and red flowers, and gold bangles, smiling with eyes closed. A person in white ritual dress and a bare-chested figure with a shawl stand among a dense crowd of devotees in white and sunlit trees and white and saffron flags behind. Cues are consistent with an appearance-based a person candidate seated on the palanquin in procession.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 seen from behind a person in a dark red turban and a garland of white and red flowers. The person raises one arm toward a large red parasol with fringed edges. Beside them a decorated ratha or palanquin carries orange marigold garlands, hanging tassels in teal, purple and gold, and a gold-coloured frame with a white cloth. A dense crowd fills the street behind, with a red-roofed gateway and blue-roofed stalls in the background under bright sunlight.2016-05-09A festive ceremonial procession on a decorated palanquin under a yellow canopy. Seated centrally is a person in a maroon-red turban and saffron-maroon robes, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, a ceremonial gold necklace, and a garland of yellow marigolds with pink and white flowers, raising one hand in blessing. Beside them on the left, a man in white dhoti with gold necklaces holds a silver trident-staff with a red pole. Behind, another figure in white with a long beaded mala stands near gold bells and tassels hanging from the palanquin. A uniformed police officer in a grey-blue cap stands at the right, and a bald elder in white and gold-trimmed clothing sits at the lower right.2016-04-18A festival procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin with golden bells and multicoloured tassels in green, red, purple and yellow hanging from its canopy. A woman in a rust-orange head wrap, orange and magenta marigold garlands and gold jewellery stands on the right, raising one hand toward an orange parasol with a gold finial. Beside her, a shaven-headed man in orange clothing sits on the cart. Marigold and flower garlands drape the vehicle, and beans and flower petals fill a tray at the base. Uniformed police and onlookers in colourful saris stand along the street behind, with trees and buildings beyond.2016-04-18Outdoor procession on a decorated ratha-style palanquin with a golden canopy hung with marigold garlands and colourful tassels in green, purple and red. A central figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged on a red cloth, raising one hand in blessing, adorned with a rudraksha mala, layered beaded necklaces, marigold garlands and bangles. Attendants in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls stand beside the chariot, one holding a flower garland, and an orange umbrella shades the scene. Street crowds in yellow and white clothing and red flags line the road, with a banner in the background and petals scattered on the red carpet.2016-04-18May 09th 20162016-05-09A 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.2016-05-09A photograph of a procession. A smiling person in a dark red turban and orange-brown clothing rides on an ornate open vehicle decorated with marigold garlands and tassels. They wear a marigold and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala with a large central pendant, and gold bangles, and raise one hand in blessing beside a tall golden ceremonial staff topped with a bell-shaped finial. An orange and yellow umbrella with beaded fringe stands above. Behind, a crowd of people in yellow and white clothing and red flags lines a roadside with small houses and trees.2016-04-18