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Street procession in an Indian town with a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha topped by golden finials, tassels in red, purple and green, and marigold garlands. Two men sit on the vehicle: the one on the left is bald and bare-chested, wearing a saffron cloth and beaded necklaces; the one on the right wears a rust-orange turban, a bare upper torso, heavy beaded necklaces and gold armbands. Orange and saffron flags and an orange canopy line the procession, with crowds of devotees and onlookers in the street and a cameraman filming.

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April 18 20162016-04-18A festive street procession in an Indian town, seen from within an ornate golden-and-red decorated chariot. In the foreground a man in a red-brown turban, saffron-orange garments, long dark hair, gold necklaces and bangles stands beside a golden ornamental pillar, while another bald man in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits at the chariot's edge holding a camera. Above them hang colourful tassels in red, purple, yellow, green and orange under an orange canopy. Saffron flags flutter in the street crowd behind, where women in colourful saris and onlookers gather near shopfronts and marigold garlands decorate the vehicle.2016-04-18A procession on a decorated ceremonial float in a narrow street, with a golden canopy hung with red, purple, green and orange tassels and bells above. A bald, bare-chested man in saffron cloth with rudraksha beads sits on the float, and a figure in a maroon turban and saffron shawl with a long garland stands beside a gold-finished pole. Orange flags, marigold garlands and an orange parasol surround them, while a crowd of women in colourful saris and men gather in the street. A hoarding behind the crowd shows a printed portrait and Hindi text.2016-04-18A procession on a city street in India shows a richly decorated golden palanquin with multicoloured tassels in green, red, purple and yellow hanging from its canopy, with marigold garlands and orange flags. A man seated at the right wears a red-orange turban, a saffron-coloured robe, a gold necklace and bangles, and holds marigold flowers. Several people in white, orange and pink clothing walk beside the palanquin, and a cameraman films with a large camera. Shopfronts and signage line the background street.2016-04-18Photograph of a festival procession on a decorated golden palanquin or ratha with large tasselled canopy finials in green, red, purple and orange and marigold garlands. A shaved-headed man in orange robes sits at the left of the palanquin. On the right, a bare-chested man with long dark hair and gold necklaces holds a tall gold pole, and a woman in a dark orange outfit with a maroon turban, gold necklaces and bangles stands beside him. Orange and saffron flags and a yellow umbrella are visible, with a crowd in saffron and pink saris along the street.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession on a decorated ratha-style palanquin with a gold-framed canopy hung with multicoloured tassels in red, green, purple and yellow, and garlands of marigolds. A seated man in the foreground wears a red-orange turban, an orange-red robe with gold border, a heavy multi-strand gold and bead necklace and gold armbands, holding a tall golden ornamental staff tipped with a green tassel. Behind him a bald man in orange robes sits on the left. Saffron and orange flags line the street, a yellow umbrella hangs overhead, and a crowd of people in street clothes walks along a roadside lined with shops. Flower petals and a white curved object rest on red cloth. a person: the seated figure with turban, gold necklace and orange robes is a candidate, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-04-18A street procession in a crowded Indian town. In the foreground, a bald man in orange-saffron robes sits in an ornate golden palanquin with red velvet cushions and rose petals, raising a hand in greeting, with a gold-handled tassel pole and tall golden umbrella-like finials framing the view. Behind him, a man in an orange turban and gold jewellery holds the palanquin side. Crowds of devotees line the street, many raising hands, some photographing with phones, and a uniformed police officer stands nearby. Colourful tassels in green, red, purple and orange hang from the decorated palanquin, and shopfronts with banners and hanging cloth line the road above.2016-04-18May 21 20162016-05-21April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A photograph of a figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe seated on an ornate golden throne-like palanquin, hands pressed together in namaste while facing a crowd. Layers of white and red flower garlands and orange marigold flowers decorate the golden seat and the seat's fringed canopy with tassels. Behind, a crowd of devotees gathers beside yellow and red tented pavilions and banners. a person candidate appears in the foreground, wearing long hair, gold bangles, and a red-and-white garland. Printed signs and framed portraits appear on the pavilions.2016-05-21