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A smiling woman in a maroon turban and saffron-toned garments stands on a decorated float in the foreground, wearing layered white and orange flower garlands, a red-and-green garland, gold necklaces and gold bangles, with a rudraksha-style bead strand visible. Beside her a man in orange clothing raises his arm. Behind them a large crowd of devotees raises hands and phones, and uniformed police and security personnel stand along the route. A golden ceremonial staff with a white cloth and marigold garlands rests on a red cloth in the lower right, under a red umbrella pole. Tents, banners and trees fill the background of an outdoor procession.

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May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09A procession scene where a person seated on a red-cushioned ratha or chariot raises one arm and holds a tall orange pole, wearing a maroon turban, gold necklaces, a long red-and-white flower garland, gold armbands and bangles, and a rudraksha mala. A dense crowd of devotees with raised hands fills the street, and police officers in dark blue uniforms stand near the vehicle. Orange and red flags, marigold garlands, white flowers and paper bunting decorate the scene, and a film camera operator is visible behind.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09Photograph of a procession on a dusty road lined with a dense crowd of men and women, many raising hands and phones. In the foreground a figure in a large maroon-red turban, black sleeveless top and layered red, white and orange flower garlands with gold necklaces and gold bangles sits on a decorated golden palanquin-style seat with a red cushion, smiling and gesturing with one hand. To the left a man in white with a gold-and-orange shawl and garlands stands beside them. Uniformed police or security officers in camouflage and khaki stand among the crowd. Tents, banners and trees line the road behind them.2016-05-09Photograph of a festival procession with a large crowd behind a golden palanquin draped in red cloth and marigold garlands. In the foreground a figure wearing a maroon turban, layered white and red flower garlands, gold chains and a gold bangle sits beside the palanquin, with a fly-whisk-like white object and an ornate golden canopy. Uniformed police and security personnel stand among the crowd, and many devotees hold up phones and cameras. Banners, tents and trees fill the background under a bright sky.2016-05-09Outdoor 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.2016-05-09A festival procession on a decorated palanquin under a red canopy. A woman in a maroon turban and maroon shawl, wearing layered red and white flower garlands and gold necklaces and bangles, rides at the front, smiling and raising one hand while gripping a red-and-orange pole. Beside her a shaved-headed man in white and gold jewellery sits near the top of the frame. A dense crowd of onlookers, many holding up phones and cameras, fills the street behind, with orange marigold strings, a red-and-white cloth, and a red-and-gold decorated vehicle in the foreground. Tall bells and tassels hang from the canopy.2016-05-09Outdoor 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 large crowd of devotees and uniformed police or security personnel gathers along a road lined with marigold and rose garlands. In the foreground, a figure in a maroon turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing layered flower garlands and gold necklaces, stands beside a golden palanquin draped in red cloth, with a golden trident-topped finial and hanging gold bells and tassels. Orange and red flower garlands decorate the palanquin. Banners, tents and trees line the background under a bright sky.2016-05-09A photograph of an outdoor procession at a large festival. In the foreground, a woman in a maroon turban and gold necklaces raises her right arm in greeting while standing near a decorated ratha-style vehicle. Behind her, a pink and gold parasol with tassels is held over the vehicle. The vehicle carries flower garlands in red, orange and white, gold finials, and a red-draped platform with a gilded ornament. A large crowd of devotees stands behind a line of uniformed police and security personnel in khaki and olive uniforms, under trees in bright daylight. The scene is a procession with a crowd, not a seated ritual.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09