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Outdoor procession on a decorated golden chariot under an arch of marigold garlands with gold bells and multicoloured tassels in green, purple, teal and pink. A man in a maroon-red turban, saffron-brown robe with a flower garland and red-and-white garlands, raises his right hand in greeting from a red cushioned seat. Beside him a bald man in glasses and gold necklace smiles, and a man in an orange robe waves. A cameraman on the right films from the chariot. Crowds line the street behind, with tents, banners and shop signs in the background.

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May 09th 20162016-05-09April 18 20162016-04-18May 09th 20162016-05-09A festival procession on a decorated ratha-style chariot with a golden canopy hung with gold bells, tassels in green, purple, pink and teal, and marigold garlands. A man in a maroon-brown robe with a red-and-orange turban, a white and red flower garland and gold necklaces sits on a red velvet throne and raises one hand in a wave. Beside him, a bald man in orange-brown robes and a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the left edge of the chariot. A cameraman films from the right, and a large crowd lines the road behind under green tents and flags.2016-05-09A smiling man in a deep red turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a gold-trimmed palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, red and green tassels, and golden bells. He wears a heavy gold necklace, a brown rudraksha mala across his chest, gold armbands and bangles, and holds pink flower petals in his hands. A bald man in saffron robes with a gold-bead garland stands at right, smiling, beside the ornate golden pole. Behind them a red and white banner flutters among trees.2016-04-18A festive street procession on an ornate golden ratha-style float decorated with marigold garlands, gold bells, and green, purple, pink and turquoise tassels. A man in a maroon turban and maroon robe, wearing rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland, sits on a red cushioned throne and waves with his right hand. Beside him stands a shaved-headed man in an orange robe waving and holding a small broom-like fan, and on the left a bald man in a rust-coloured dhoti and beaded necklace stands on the float. Parasols and a bystander crowd line the road, and a videographer with a camera is visible at right.2016-05-09A smiling person in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe waves on a decorated ceremonial palanquin during a procession. Multiple rudraksha mala strands and heavy gold necklaces hang over the chest, with gold bangles on the wrists and a tilak on the forehead. Behind the palanquin, gold finials, green, red and purple tassels and orange marigold garlands decorate the canopy. To the right, a bald man in rust-red robes with gold necklaces and glasses smiles and gestures with his hand. The background shows a bright sky and blurred crowd.2016-04-18September 15 20152015-09-15April 18 20162016-04-18December 27 20132013-12-27Outdoor procession on a roadside with a dense crowd of onlookers. A seated figure in rust-brown robes and a rust turban raises a hand in blessing, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace, rudraksha-style brown beads, and layered garlands of white, orange and pink flowers, seated on a red-cushioned palanquin. Beside him a young man in saffron-orange robes holds a tall red-shafted umbrella, and a woman in white and gold attire kneels nearby. An orange-and-gold canopy with tassels and a pink fringed umbrella shade the scene, and red flags flutter behind. Men in white dhotis and women in saris stand along the roadside, with utility poles and banners in the background.2016-05-09April 18 20162016-04-18