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A procession on a decorated vehicle at a Kumbh Mela-style event. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban raises one hand in greeting while seated before an ornate golden canopy shaped like a shrine. Behind him sits a bald man in orange with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and a man in orange plays cymbals. To the sides, shirtless attendants in white dhotis with gold borders hold red flags, and red-and-multicolour parasols with tasselled fringes shade the carriage. Uniformed police and a driver in a red shirt with a white tilak stand in the foreground. Blue sky and trees fill the background.

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A festival procession on a crowded street, with a large golden palanquin at centre carrying a seated sadhu in orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala. Attendants in white dhotis hold red flags and white chamaras, and a bare-chested attendant plays a long brass horn. Yellow, blue and multicoloured parasols shade the palanquin, and orange-clad sadhus sit on the cart beside it. Uniformed police line the route and a large crowd fills the background.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22A photograph of a festival procession. A man seated on an elaborate gold throne with carved dragon-like and peacock motifs wears a maroon turban, saffron robe, a layered gold-and-beaded necklace and a dark shawl, and holds his hands together at his lap. Leopard-print cushions line the throne. Behind him a colourful canopy with tasselled fringe and white dove motifs shades the seat. To the left, a man in white holds a silver staff and a saffron-trimmed fan, and an attendant in orange robes with gold armbands stands near the throne. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in saffron and white clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace sits near spectators, a man in a blue vest watches, and red flags flutter at the edges. A procession is underway on a dusty roadside with trees and a bright sky.2016-04-22A festival procession on a sunny day with a clear blue sky. A central figure sits on an ornate gold palanquin-style throne beneath a fringed canopy, wearing an orange-red turban, a long beaded necklace and rudraksha malas, with a dark-skinned attendant beside him. Around the chariot, men in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis hold a long red-and-orange flag pole and a fan-like peacock or yak-hair whisk; one attendant holds a circular gold sun-disc umbrella with red fringe. A man in khaki uniform and a camouflage cap stands among the crowd, and a bald man in orange with glasses and rudraksha sits at the front of the throne. Golden carved lions and peacock-like details decorate the throne.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22A festival procession on a street lined with crowds. In the foreground, a seated figure in a maroon-red robe, orange-red turban and layered garlands of white, pink and yellow flowers raises one hand in greeting from beneath a canopy with green, orange and turquoise tassels and bells. Beside him, another person in orange robes holds a red pole. Behind the vehicle, many people, some bare-chested and wet, stand near a golden barrier, with police officers in khaki uniforms and a man in white dhoti with a garland. Colorful tents and a banner line the roadside, and a painted banner on the right shows figures in saffron robes.2016-05-09A golden ceremonial palanquin-throne procession at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe, orange turban and gold-bead necklaces raises one hand in greeting, with a flat-palmed wave. Ornate gold lion and bird carvings decorate the throne, which has leopard-print cushions and a gold canopy with tasselled fringe overhead. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with gold necklaces and armbands stands on the left, holding an orange umbrella; another attendant on the right holds a golden fan-like whisk. A drummer in the foreground plays a drum, and a bald man in orange garments with a gold necklace stands at right. Tents, trees and flags are visible behind. a person: the seated central figure in orange robe and turban, with gold necklaces, is the.2016-04-22Outdoor procession at a golden ratha or palanquin with an ornate gilded canopy shaped like a hooded serpent. A man in an orange-red turban and orange robes sits centrally, raising one hand in blessing, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Beside him, a bald man in orange garments and beaded necklaces sits on a leopard-print cushion. Attendants in orange and white clothing stand around, one holding a long silver staff; red and yellow ceremonial umbrellas with tassels frame the scene under trees. Appearance-based candidate with turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala seated on the golden throne: a person is uncertain given the page does not confirm his presence.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22