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A 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.

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Outdoor procession scene in bright daylight. In the foreground, a woman in a maroon-red turban and dark clothing, wearing a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, smiles and holds the edge of a golden palanquin-style carriage. Behind her a large red umbrella with beaded fringe is raised. A dense crowd of devotees raises hands and takes photos with phones, some in orange and red clothing. White tents, saffron and yellow flags, and a decorated gold-trimmed ratha or chariot with flower garlands appear in the background.2016-05-09A 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.2016-05-09A 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 20162016-05-09A festival procession seen from a raised platform. In the foreground a person in a dark maroon turban and a red floral garland raises one hand toward a large crowd behind a pink umbrella. The wood and gold chariot, or ratha, is decorated with orange marigold garlands, white flowers, golden finials and pink tassels. Uniformed officers stand among the crowd, and a green and gold embroidered cloth hangs at left. Trees and tents line the road in the background. The person's face and details are partly hidden, so the a person field is unsure.2016-05-09A 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.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09Outdoor procession scene with a figure seated on a decorated palanquin draped in red and magenta fabric, with pink and magenta tassels, orange and marigold garlands, and a red umbrella above. The seated person wears a rust-red turban, saffron-red robe, a heavy gold necklace, layered garlands of white and red flowers, and gold bangles, smiling with eyes closed. A person in white ritual dress and a bare-chested figure with a shawl stand among a dense crowd of devotees in white and sunlit trees and white and saffron flags behind. Cues are consistent with an appearance-based a person candidate seated on the palanquin in procession.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09Outdoor procession scene with a large crowd behind barricades. In the centre, a person in a maroon turban and saffron-orange robe stands on a decorated vehicle with palms pressed together in greeting, wearing a red and white flower garland, gold bangles and a long dark braid. To the left, a man in white ritual dress with a red tilak and a beaded mala holds an orange staff. Behind them, a golden palanquin-style seat with white and red flower offerings on a red cloth. A red and orange banner hangs in the background. Appearance-based label: a person is not applied because the cues are insufficient to confirm identity; the central figure is described by role as a devotee in procession.2016-05-09May 21 20162016-05-21