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A night procession at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela. Colourful fringed parasols on tall poles shade a central group. A white bull decorated with pink and red flower garlands and fabric trappings walks beside them. Several people in saffron-orange shawls and white dhotis walk in front, including a woman in orange with hands pressed together and a man in a blue jacket holding a silver trident-topped staff. A seated figure in saffron robes rides under the parasols within the procession. Warm lights and dust haze the scene.

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Night procession on a dirt path under colourful fringed parasols with pink, teal and yellow tassels. In the centre, a man in a plain saffron-orange robe with a gold pendant necklace and long dark hair walks barefoot. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, some with rudraksha malas, follow, with an orange cloth draped over one man's shoulders. A man in white in the foreground points and gestures. Other people in white and orange are visible behind, with a decorated palanquin or ratha element at left.2007-12-23A night procession on a dirt road in front of a red building. In the foreground, a row of devotees carry golden trident-topped staffs (trishulas) with flaming torches and red-and-gold pennants. A woman in orange robes at centre holds a torch, flanked by women in white, a woman in a pink kurta and patterned trousers, and a woman in a dark blue dress with a red shawl. Red and orange ceremonial umbrellas stand behind them, and a brightly lit illuminated chariot (ratha) glows at the right edge.2016-09-05Night procession on a road, photographed with a flash in a dark setting. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas walk barefoot. The man at left in front holds an orange-saffron shawl and a tall saffron flag on a pole. Another man in the centre holds an orange-tasselled flag, and a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl carries a ceremonial pole with a decorated yellow and red fabric banner. Behind them, a colourful umbrella with red and green fringes is carried over a figure. At right, a man in white with a red-bordered shawl lifts a dark rectangular object, possibly a box or palanquin panel, above his head, while another man in a yellow shawl and blue bag walks beside him. This is a pada yatra, a walking pilgrimage procession.2008-08-07A dusky, hazy evening procession at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela with a paved walkway lined by devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls. An arch of orange pennants marked with a dove-like emblem is supported by two tall cylindrical poles decorated with colourful geometric and floral panels. Several ornate umbrellas with fringed edges and orange flags on poles appear along the route, and a decorated chariot or palanquin with lamps moves in the distance. Standing at the front right, a man in a grey jacket and orange shawl holds a silver-topped staff; beside him a person in a dark jacket and red cap also holds a staff. Tents and lights fill the background.A night procession at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela, lit by warm lamps through hazy air. A horse-drawn ornate white carriage with spoked wheels, draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, carries a seated figure in orange robes and a saffron turban, with a second orange-robed attendant beside him. Two white horses at right are decorated with pink and green pompoms, red plumes and pink fabric. Above the carriage, colourful umbrellas with tassels shade the procession. In the foreground on the left, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a colourful umbrella, and sadhus in orange clothing walk alongside, one carrying a red box. Several people in orange and white walk along the road.November 21 20102010-11-21A procession on a dirt road under a canopy of tall decorated umbrellas with red, blue and gold fringed panels and bold motifs. A shaven-headed man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange dhoti walks barefoot at centre, flanked by others in white dhotis and orange shawls. On the left a man in white carries a silver tray of flowers. Umbrella bearers in white and orange hold the poles, and an older man in peach robes walks beside them. Strings of bunting cross the path, with trees and parked cars behind.2007-08-09Night procession at a temple with a decorated palanquin-style shrine (ratha) topped by a colourful striped canopy. A figure in a leopard-print shawl over orange saffron robes, with long dark hair and rudraksha-style beads, stands centre-frame holding a small brass vessel; a second umbrella and metal ceremonial staffs with trident-like finials are carried by others. In the foreground a torch or flame blazes at left. Several men in white dhotis and orange garments and a woman in pink and an orange-clad woman with a white headband accompany the procession, and a drummer plays a large drum beside them. Dark night setting with lamps and foliage.2010-11-19Night procession under a concrete overpass at a Kumbh Mela setting, with a decorated horse-drawn carriage at centre. Two white horses wear pink and green floral garlands and pompoms, and red-plumed headpieces. Several multicoloured canopy umbrellas with tasselled edges shade the carriage, which is hung with marigold garlands. A seated figure in orange and red robes with ornate gold necklaces rides the carriage, flanked by attendants in saffron and orange. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe holds a video camera, and people in white and orange walk alongside the procession, some with orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads. A decorated golden parasol is at the left edge.Night procession in a misty street lit by warm lamps. A decorated white horse-drawn ratha/chariot with pink and green tassel ornaments and red plumes leads the scene, carrying figures draped in saffron-orange robes beneath a tall multicoloured canopy. Two men in white and cream wraps walk at the horses' heads, holding the reins; one on the left wears a yellow shawl and dark jacket. Behind the chariot, several men in orange robes and shawls walk with decorated umbrellas in red, green and blue. A devotee in a white hooded wrap and jacket stands to the right. Some attendants carry ceremonial items. Figures on the chariot wear saffron garments and a seated person wears an orange turban and ornate adornments.A street procession of saffron-clad sadhus and devotees walks along a dusty road under three large colourful parasols with blue and gold motifs and fringed edges. In the centre, a bald man in orange robes walks barefoot, with a man in white dhoti and orange shawl beside him holding a tall golden staff. Several men in orange and white carry staffs and ceremonial items, and a man in a light green shirt stands at right. Tassels and yellow flower garlands hang above, with white houses and trees behind. Printed text on the parasols reads Nithyanandapeetham-like branding.2007-02-02A night procession at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela moves along a paved path lit by dim street lamps. Several men in white kurta-pyjama carry tall poles: one holds a multicolored embroidered parasol with tassels, another a large orange flag, and others carry gold-toned ceremonial fan-like emblems. Devotees walk behind, including a man in an orange shawl drinking from a bottle, a woman in a pink wrap, and people in sweaters and dark jackets. A second decorated parasol bears a faint logo and blue bird emblem. The background is dark with scattered lights and more walkers.