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A 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.

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A photograph of a procession at a festival ground. In the foreground a figure in a rust-brown turban and brown robe, wearing gold bangles and layered flower garlands of white, red and green, raises one arm toward a large crowd. A red parasol with fringed decoration is held over a golden palanquin decorated with marigold garlands and a golden kalasha-style finial. Behind them a dense crowd of devotees raises hands, and white and pink tents stand under trees. A trident-like staff is visible among the people. a person's presence is not established by the page and the figure's appearance is not sufficiently distinctive, so the person is described by role only.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09A photograph of a festival procession on a dusty road. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind wears a rust-brown turban, a black sleeveless garment, long multi-strand white and red flower garlands, gold bangles and gold earrings, and raises one hand toward the crowd while holding a pink-red ceremonial umbrella with fringed edges. Beside them, a gold-and-red palanquin or ratha is decorated with orange marigold garlands, gold bells and pink tassels, and a white cloth-draped seat with a gold ornamental frame. A crowd of people raises their hands and phones in the background, and white tents and trees line the street.2016-05-09A festival procession on a decorated ratha, seen from behind. A person in a maroon turban and dark clothing with white and red flower garlands stands on the chariot, holding a pink umbrella overhead. Hanging from the canopy are tassels in green, purple, teal, yellow and pink beneath gold kalasha-shaped finials. Marigold garlands wrap the chariot, and a framed mirror reflects a deity murti and offerings. Crowds and red flags fill the street behind, with tents in the distance.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09A 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.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09A 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.2016-05-09Outdoor festival procession photographed from behind a person in a reddish-brown turban and saffron-brown robe, wearing a red and white flower garland and gold necklaces, raising one hand toward a large crowd. A bright red parasol with beaded fringe is held overhead, and a gold-decorated palanquin with orange marigold garlands and a white-plumed ceremonial fan sits in the foreground. Behind, a dense crowd of devotees raises their hands while white tents and red canopies line the grounds under trees. The scene reads as a ratha or palanquin procession with a crowd of many devotees; the figure in front is shown from behind with no clearly visible face cues, so no identity is asserted.2016-05-09A 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.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09