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A large outdoor procession moves through a crowded street with a white-canopied ceremonial palanquin decorated with marigold garlands and hanging brass bells at its centre. Robed sadhus in saffron and orange cloth walk around it, some holding long poles, while uniformed police officers in khaki line the route behind metal barricades. Numerous colourful umbrellas in blue, yellow, red and green are raised above the crowd, alongside red flags. Devotees line the street, many with raised hands, and several white-clad figures stand near the palanquin. A traffic police barrier and a white tent with signage appear at the right edge.

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April 18 20162016-04-18A dense street procession in an Indian town, with a crowd of many dozens of people lining and filling the road. Ornate open palanquins and a richly decorated golden-canopied chariot are carried through the crowd, covered in marigold and white flower garlands and draped with red and orange fabrics. Several robed figures in saffron and orange sit on the palanquins, while uniformed police officers walk alongside. Large umbrellas in red, pink, yellow, orange, blue and green are held over the procession, and red flags are carried throughout. Shopfronts, balconies and a large hoarding line the street.2016-04-18Outdoor street procession seen from above, with a large palanquin or ratha canopied by a white umbrella edged with gold fringe and orange under-canopies. The palanquin is draped in orange and white marigold and flower garlands and holds brass kalasha-like vessels and ceremonial items. Several men in white dhoti and shawls, some bare-chested and wearing saffron garments, carry or walk beside it, with a red flag held aloft. Dense crowds line both sides of a narrow street, many with hands raised in greeting, while uniformed police in khaki stand guard. Shopfronts and hanging red cloth frame the scene. a person is not visibly identifiable here.2016-04-18A ceremonial procession moves through a crowded street. A shaven-headed priest in a bare-chested orange-and-saffron wrap stands on a decorated ratha/chariot, holding a long staff and gesturing with one hand. Beneath a white canopy edged with gold fringe and marigold garlands, the open vehicle is hung with flower strings and bells. Many red flags and colourful umbrellas in blue, yellow, pink and red surround the chariot. Uniformed police officers in khaki and dark caps line the road, and devotees in white dhotis and saffron robes walk alongside. A shop sign reads Shri Mahakal Jyotish Kendra. Several people are visible in the procession and crowd.2016-04-18Aerial view of a dense street procession with many umbrellas and red flags. At center, a large ornate golden palanquin-like structure with a canopy stands beside a tall standing figure in orange robes and gold adornments. Around it, many people in white and saffron clothes walk among colourful parasols in red, yellow, green, blue and multicolour patterns. Men in orange turbans and a figure in orange-pink robes stand in the group. Uniformed police officers in khaki line the left side, and crowds of spectators watch from the roadside. Red flags with saffron-trimmed edges fly throughout.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A dense crowd fills a festival street during a procession at the Kumbh Mela. Colourful umbrellas in green, blue, red, pink and yellow shade the scene. At upper left, a golden ornate palanquin carries a seated figure in orange-red attire, flanked by attendants in saffron and white. Many devotees wear white dhotis, orange and saffron shawls, and some are bare-chested. Uniformed police officers in khaki and a traffic officer in a high-visibility orange vest manage the crowd. A banner in the centre reads Sri Vishwamata, and tall orange flags rise above the crowd beside decorated carts and tents.2016-04-22A street procession in an Indian city crowded with people, police in khaki uniforms lining the road. At the centre, a richly decorated palanquin with a large white canopy edged in gold fringe is carried forward, with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and garlands at its centre, attended by white-clad priests and a bald saffron-robed attendant. Overhead, many umbrellas in pink, orange, green, blue and red are held up over the procession, and red flags with a portrait are raised among the crowd. A decorated float with yellow and gold panels follows behind, and shops with colourful bunting line the street alongside a white tanker truck and parked vehicles.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A street procession moves through a crowded Indian town under bright daylight. At centre, a large ornate palanquin with a white canopy and gold fringe is carried, draped in marigold garlands and hanging bells; a bare-chested figure with orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha beads sits within it. Around the palanquin, numerous umbrellas in orange, yellow, blue and pink with beaded fringes are held aloft, and red flags with saffron emblems wave. Police officers in khaki uniforms line the route, and a man in white dhoti with bare upper body walks beside the palanquin. Spectators crowd the roadside, a motorcycle and parked vans are visible, and a signboard reads Freedom Dance Class.2016-04-18May 21 20162016-05-21April 18 20162016-04-18