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A dusty, hazy evening procession at a festival. A horse-drawn chariot dominates the centre, its white horses decorated with pink and magenta flower garlands, red pompoms and green-and-gold ornaments. On the chariot, a man in an orange turban and orange garments with a long garland stands beneath a tall orange-and-multicolour canopy, and a seated man in a dark jacket and white shirt holds the reins. Behind them, a colourful ornamental canopy with white-and-red geometric patterns and decorated poles rises over the chariot. Around them, people in orange and saffron robes and devotees walk along the roadway, a woman in an orange shawl stands at the far left, and a large white fan-like whisk is visible above.

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Night photograph of a festive procession at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela. Two white horses decorated with pink and green pom-poms, red feathers and garlands pull an ornate ratha-style carriage. Three multicoloured umbrellas with tasselled edges and a blue bird emblem shade the carriage, and a seated figure in a dark jacket and cap, wearing a garland, sits at the centre among people in saffron and orange clothing. Men in grey, white and orange stand along the roadside, and a woman in a striped top and orange shawl stands at right. Street lamps glow in the background.Night procession at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela in hazy orange light from street lamps. A white horse-drawn carriage, decorated with garlands of red and green flowers on the horses, carries a seated figure in orange clothing beneath a multi-coloured canopy with a crescent-and-star motif. Two matching umbrellas with the same pattern shade the carriage. Around it stand devotees in saffron and orange shawls and white dhotis and saris, some holding flower garlands. A man in a dark jacket walks beside the horses. Gold-coloured ceremonial discs are mounted on the carriage.A nighttime procession at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela in hazy orange light, with a white horse-drawn carriage at its centre. Two white horses are decorated with pink and magenta drapes, red plumes and green-and-red garlands. The open carriage has a colourful canopy above it, and several people in saffron and orange robes ride on it. A seated figure in dark clothing holds the reins at the front. Around the carriage, sadhus in orange robes, women in saris and shawls, and men in jackets and trousers walk along a dusty road lined with lamps and illuminated gateways.A night procession at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela in 2007 shows a decorated carriage drawn by two white horses, their heads adorned with pink and green pom-poms, red plumes and pink fabric. Three ornate multicoloured umbrellas with tasselled edges are carried above the carriage and beside it. A man in a dark jacket sits at the front of the carriage among several people in orange and white clothing. An attendant in white with an orange shawl walks at the left by the horse, and another in white stands at the right. The scene is dim with fine rain or mist visible in the air.A procession at the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. Two white horses draw an open ratha-style carriage decorated with orange marigold garlands, trailing red and pink tassels and green pom-poms on their harnesses. Under a large orange, green and blue canopy embroidered with lotus motifs, a figure in saffron robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits raised in the carriage. A trident is mounted at the front. Other saffron-robed attendants stand around the carriage, and a man in a brown cap and dark vest sits at the front holding the reins. Several attendants wave long white chamaras, and a second canopy with the same design sits to the right. Onlookers and a cameraman line the dusty road under hazy morning light.A night procession at a fair-like outdoor site, hazy with lamplight. A white horse-drawn ratha/chariot, its horses decorated with pink and magenta garlands, tassels and red plumes, carries figures in saffron and orange clothing. Multicoloured parasols shade the chariot. A seated man in an orange turban and white dhoti holds a long rod-like object, and another figure in orange stands behind him. Attendants in white kurtas with orange shawls walk alongside, and one carries a round red-and-gold shield-like emblem. A man in a dark jacket guides the horses at the front. Several more people in white and orange follow.A dusky orange-lit night procession at a Kumbh Mela camp. In the foreground, two white horses draped in red pompoms, black tassels and gold fittings pull a decorated open carriage. Behind them, a central figure in a dark jacket and cap sits on the carriage, with others around him and a red-and-gold umbrella overhead. Two large umbrellas with black, red and gold patterned canopies and fringed edges stand on either side, and strings of lights glow at the right. Several men in white and red sashes walk alongside the horses. Dust haze softens the scene. +1 copiesA night street procession at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering. Two white horses decorated with pink and green pompoms, red tassels and pink cloth draw a white-and-gold carriage carrying a seated man in dark clothing and a saffron-and-gold garment. Behind him, a figure in an orange and gold outfit sits within a decorated cart. Colourful striped canopy umbrellas with bird emblems are held over the carriage. Walking alongside are men in white dhotis with orange shawls, a woman in an orange shawl, and uniformed police or soldiers in camouflage-style uniforms. Orange street lamps and a dusty haze light the scene, and a painted pillar with flowers and a bird motif stands at the right edge.A decorated horse-drawn chariot moves down a misty road during a procession. Two white horses wear pink and green pompoms, red feathers and red and pink draped cloths. The open carriage has a multicolored canopy with the word Dhyanapeetam printed on it, and orange-clad attendants stand and sit around it. A man in a brown knit cap and brown sweater holds the reins. Behind him, a person with long dark hair and a red tilak, wearing an orange garland and orange robes, sits on the carriage. Other people in orange robes stand along the road, and pedestrians walk in the background.A night procession at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela, lit by orange haze and street lamps. A white horse-drawn carriage decorated with pink and multicolored flower garlands and tassels leads the group, with a striped umbrella overhead and a seated figure in dark clothing in the carriage. Walking alongside are several people in saffron-orange robes, and in the foreground a woman in white with an orange shawl carries a round red-and-gold shield-like emblem. Wooden barricades line the sandy ground at right.A procession on a hazy dusty road at an outdoor festival ground. A white horse decorated with pink and red marigold-style flower garlands, tassels and green pompoms pulls an ornate decorated cart with a multicoloured canopy umbrella. A saffron-robed man in orange clothes with marigold garlands stands on the cart holding a long staff, beside a second man in orange robes; a man in a dark brown jacket and knit cap sits in the front of the cart. Another decorated umbrella with red fringe and a red feather plume stands behind them. A white-clad attendant with a yellow cloth walks at the left edge, and tall festival structures and flags appear in the background.Night procession at a religious gathering. Two white horses draw an ornate open carriage, their heads and bodies decorated with pink and magenta flower garlands, green pom-poms, pink fabric drapes and red plumes. Above the carriage, a red, orange and blue canopy umbrella with fringed tassels shields the riders. Several people in saffron-orange robes and orange shawls sit on the carriage, one raising a hand in greeting, while others in white dhotis and orange scarves walk alongside. A lit gate with a banner stands to the right, and strings of lights glow in the background.