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A festival procession on a decorated golden palanquin draped with white jasmine garlands, pink and blue tassels and marigold garlands. A smiling man in an orange-red turban and orange-red shawl sits on the seat, wearing a red-and-white flower garland, gold armbands and a beaded necklace, his arm resting on the carriage. In the foreground, red and pink flowers and marigolds fill the frame. Behind, a roadside stall displays a banner and framed portraits, with onlookers in dark turbans and a man photographing near a tree-lined street.

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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden chariot during a street procession. He wears a rust-red turban, a rust-orange robe over one shoulder, layered gold necklaces, a red and white flower garland, gold armbands and bangles, and raises his right hand in a wave toward the crowd. The chariot has a golden sunburst backdrop, a canopy draped with white flower garlands and pink and blue streamers, and cushions in red and blue. Marigold heaps lie in front, and a crowd with banners stands behind the barricade under trees. a person is the seated figure, identified by the rust turban, saffron-orange robe, garlands and ceremonial gold jewellery.2016-05-21A person seated on an ornate golden chariot throne waves a raised right hand and smiles during a procession. The figure wears a maroon-brown turban, a red-and-brown shawl over the shoulders, layered gold-toned necklaces, a red and white flower garland, and gold bangles. Behind them a gilded canopy is strung with white flower garlands and teal and magenta tassels. Red and orange marigold and red flowers fill the foreground and the seat. Cushions in red, pink and blue sit around the throne. Behind the chariot, a banner shows a painted deity scene, and onlookers stand along the roadside.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A photo of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne-like palanquin at an outdoor festival procession. The seated person wears a rust-orange turban, orange-red robe, a long red and white flower garland, gold bangles and an armlet, and has long dark hair, with hands pressed together in greeting. The golden throne has a large ornate backrest, marigold garlands, red and pink flowers, and blue and red tassels hang above. Nearby, a few people stand and wave, one in an orange robe, and a banner with Hindi/Gujarati text and portraits hangs behind. Strings of lights, trees and a tent are visible in the background.2016-05-21A photograph of a procession at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela. A figure in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange wrap, adorned with a gold armlet, bangles, earrings and a long red-and-white flower garland, stands on a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha topped with white flowers, pink and teal tassels, and raises one hand in greeting toward a crowd lining the street. Orange marigold garlands are heaped on the platform. Behind, a dense crowd of devotees, some in orange, and volunteers in yellow-green safety vests stand beside tall posters, banners and a trident-topped staff. Roadside tents and utility poles fill the background.2016-05-21May 09th 20162016-05-09A photo of a festival procession in an outdoor setting under trees. In the right foreground, a man in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a red-and-pink garland and gold bangles. Behind him, a large golden palanquin or ratha is decorated with white flower garlands, pink and blue tassels and marigold strings. In the background, crowds stand behind metal barricades, with a yellow tent, saffron-clad devotees and portrait banners showing two figures. Marigold petals cover the ground near the palanquin base.2016-05-21Outdoors at a crowded festival, a person in an orange-red turban and saffron robe sits on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with white flower garlands and teal and pink tassels. Gold necklaces, rudraksha-style red beaded garlands and gold bangles adorn them. In front, a red cushion, orange marigold heaps, red flowers and a small mirror-framed tray rest on the seat. Behind a yellow barrier, a dense crowd gathers under flags and tent structures.2016-05-21A figure in a maroon turban and saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden palanquin with a gold scalloped backrest and a fringed canopy strung with white and pink flower garlands. He raises one hand in greeting, wearing a heavy gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded mala, and red and white flower garlands. Marigold and pink-red flower offerings lie on the cushions, with red cushions bearing blue lotus and bird emblems. Behind him, a crowd stands behind yellow metal barricades, with red and orange tents and banners in the background. a person candidate: appearance-based, with maroon turban, saffron robes, gold jewellery and beaded mala as cues, but the figure's identity cannot be confirmed from the image alone.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A photograph of a smiling figure seated on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and red flower garlands and hanging tassels of pink, blue and green. The person wears a maroon-red turban, gold necklaces, a red and white floral garland, gold bangles and a maroon shawl, and raises one hand in greeting. Red flowers fill the foreground and a marigold-covered platform lies below. Behind, roadside banners and onlookers are visible along a tree-lined street.2016-05-21A photograph of a procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with pink, white and turquoise tinsel and fringe. A man in a maroon-red turban and rust-brown saffron-toned robes sits on the throne, raising his right hand in a wave, wearing a layered gold necklace, rudraksha mala and flower garlands in red, white and yellow. Behind him a dense crowd of devotees, many women in pink and red saris, watches from behind a yellow barrier, with a pink and red gateway and a white vehicle in the background. Marigolds and red and pink flowers fill the foreground.2016-05-21