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A large street procession moves along a muddy road lined with a tall yellow metal crowd barrier on the left and dense crowds of spectators behind it. Uniformed police and armed soldiers in green camouflage stand along the edge, and a police officer in khaki faces the procession. Devotees in white dhotis and shawls, many with bare torsos and red-brown sashes, walk beside red flags bearing a portrait of a saint-like figure. A horse-drawn carriage and a decorated ornate chariot topped with a golden canopy and orange umbrellas move at the head. Pink and white shops and colourful banners line the roadside, and a few devotees wear saffron robes. Yellow and red flags and a green umbrella add colour to the scene.

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May 21 20162016-05-21A large procession moves down a road lined with dense crowds and a yellow-gold metal barrier. Uniformed police and armed security personnel in khaki stand along the route, and a rider on a horse is visible. Many marchers in white dhotis and orange or red garments carry red flags, one of which bears a framed portrait of a saffron-robed seated figure with a crown-like headdress. A decorated golden palanquin or chariot is at the head of the procession, and a green umbrella and yellow umbrellas are raised. Vendors' stalls with red banners and flags line the roadside, and the road is wet and muddy.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large outdoor procession moves down a muddy road lined with metal barricades and crowds. Uniformed police and armed security personnel in green-khaki stand along the left edge, with a mounted horse nearby. Many participants in white and saffron-orange clothing carry red and yellow flags, with an ornate golden palanquin or ratha at the centre under a green umbrella. Some marchers wear rudraksha malas and orange robes. Stalls with red and yellow banners and a yellow flag bearing an emblem line the roadside, and a pink building stands at right. Pools of water reflect the sky along the route.2016-05-21A street procession moves along a road lined with crowds and gold metal barricades, with uniformed police and armed security personnel standing at the edge. Marchers in white dhotis and saffron or red sashes carry large red flags bearing a printed portrait, and a yellow flag with a red emblem flies at left. A decorated golden ratha or chariot with a canopy and orange and red fabrics moves at the front, followed by a horse-mounted rider and a green umbrella. Shops with colourful signage and red-roofed buildings line the route, and puddles reflect the sky. Overlaid , , and2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large outdoor procession moves along a muddy street lined with tents, shops and a golden-gold decorated chariot. Many people in white and maroon garments walk alongside, carrying red flags and a green umbrella. Uniformed police officers in khaki stand behind yellow barricades, and mounted police ride horses on the left. A golden ratha with a decorated canopy and orange umbrellas sits near the center, with red banners fluttering above. The crowd is dense, and red and white tents line the right side.2016-05-21A large street procession moves along a road lined with crowds and a gold barricade, led by mounted police on horses and uniformed officers. A decorated golden palanquin with a canopy and ornate carriage is carried through the centre, with a figure in red and orange robes seated on a red and gold ceremonial seat beneath a large embroidered umbrella. Many men and women in white dhotis and saris with red shawls walk alongside, carrying red and yellow flags, and a yellow patterned umbrella stands at the right. Pink temple-style pavilions with festival banners line the route, and onlookers fill the background and rooftops.2016-05-21