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A procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin under a yellow-orange canopy with marigold garlands and golden bells with tassels in maroon, purple and green. A central figure in a rust-red turban, orange-red robe and gold-beaded necklace sits on a crimson cushion, raising one hand and smiling, surrounded by bananas and flower petals. Two men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and gold chains stand beside the platform, and a crowd and red flags are visible behind. a person: the central figure shows long swept-back hair, a turban and ornate saffron-style clothing with gold necklaces, consistent with the candidate role of being honoured in procession.

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April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A seated figure rides in a golden palanquin procession under an ornate gold canopy decorated with marigold garlands and tassels in red, purple, green and orange. The central figure wears a rust-orange turban, a dark red-orange garment, gold necklaces and bangles, and sits on a red cushioned seat draped with red fabric and scattered flower petals. Two attendants sit beside them on the palanquin, one in rudraksha beads and a white dhoti, the other in orange and gold garments. A crowd of people in white and traditional clothing gathers along a street lined with bunting, and an orange parasol stands beside the palanquin.2016-04-18A photograph of a procession on an open street, with a seated figure in a rust-red turban and orange-brown robe riding in an ornate decorated palanquin. He wears layered rudraksha-style malas, a gold ceremonial necklace, bangles and an armlet, with marigold and white flower garlands draped over his shoulders. A large golden staff with a bell-shaped finial and multicoloured tassels stands beside him, and an orange ceremonial umbrella is held overhead. Marigold garlands hang along the carriage, and a man in white attire with a gold necklace stands at the right edge, while another attendant in white holds the umbrella. Strings of colourful pennant flags are strung across the street behind the procession, and onlookers watch from the roadside.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession on a decorated ratha-style palanquin with a golden canopy hung with marigold garlands and colourful tassels in green, purple and red. A central figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged on a red cloth, raising one hand in blessing, adorned with a rudraksha mala, layered beaded necklaces, marigold garlands and bangles. Attendants in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls stand beside the chariot, one holding a flower garland, and an orange umbrella shades the scene. Street crowds in yellow and white clothing and red flags line the road, with a banner in the background and petals scattered on the red carpet.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festival procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin with golden bells and multicoloured tassels in green, red, purple and yellow hanging from its canopy. A woman in a rust-orange head wrap, orange and magenta marigold garlands and gold jewellery stands on the right, raising one hand toward an orange parasol with a gold finial. Beside her, a shaven-headed man in orange clothing sits on the cart. Marigold and flower garlands drape the vehicle, and beans and flower petals fill a tray at the base. Uniformed police and onlookers in colourful saris stand along the street behind, with trees and buildings beyond.2016-04-18A festive street procession under a large golden-yellow canopy hung with brass bells, red and maroon tassels and marigold garlands. A seated man in a rust-orange wrap and rust-red turban, wearing layered marigold and beaded garlands and gold armbands, raises his right hand as he sits on a raised platform piled with bananas and marigold petals. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a gold-topped staff, and another man in white with a mala stands at the right holding a gold ceremonial staff. Red and pink flags and a blue umbrella are visible among onlookers on a roadside crowd. Ratha or palanquin procession with devotees.2016-04-18A decorated ceremonial procession vehicle with a golden canopy and marigold garlands, carrying a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron robe with a long gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha mala. He raises one hand in blessing while sitting on a cushioned seat. Two attendants in white dhotis and gold chains sit nearby, one holding a golden staff topped with a ceremonial ornament. Gold bells, green, purple and red tassels, banana bunches and flower offerings decorate the cart. Red flags and umbrellas and a crowd of onlookers fill the street behind.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18