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A photograph of a procession on a sunny day. A seated man in a red-orange turban, orange robes and a large gold-and-wooden rudraksha-style mala with ornate gold necklaces sits on an ornate gold canopied palanquin decorated with gold cobra-hood carvings and a leopard-print cushion. Uniformed police officers in khaki carry rifles in the foreground, and a shaved-headed attendant in white with orange sashes and bangles holds a ceremonial staff. Orange-clad devotees and a red-and-gold floral garland are visible at the edges. Tree leaves and blue sky frame the scene.

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April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22A procession on a city street during a Kumbh Mela-style festival. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban wears a large rudraksha mala and gold necklace, sitting on an ornate gold throne-palanquin with lion and leopard-print cushions. A yellow parasol with a fringed edge is held over him. A bald attendant in white dhoti with gold border holds a yak-tail fly whisk, and a man in orange stands beside a drum. Uniformed police in khaki shirts walk alongside, and a crowd fills the background under a bright blue sky with a tree and banner at left. The figure's identity is not established by visible cues alone.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22Outdoor procession on a golden palanquin under a pink and white canopy with multicoloured tassels. A central seated man in an orange-saffron robe and an orange turban, wearing a long gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, raises one hand in greeting while seated on an ornate gold throne with a cobra hood. Two uniformed police officers in khaki caps carry rifles on either side, and a bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti with gold necklaces stands at the left edge while another man in a white garment with beaded necklace stands at the right. Several attendants with red-and-gold decorations surround the palanquin under a bright sky. a person is the central seated figure, wearing saffron robes, a turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22A photograph of a procession with a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne topped by a golden multi-hooded naga canopy and carved golden lion and bird figures. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a long gold-beaded necklace, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, seated with feet resting on a leopard-print cushion. Two uniformed policemen in khaki and olive-green stand in front holding rifles, one wearing a camouflage cap. Behind, attendants in white dhotis and gold necklaces hold a red staff and a long ceremonial pole, and a bald man in white with a gold necklace stands at right. A pink-and-multicolour fringed canopy overhead and a bare tree against a blue sky complete the scene.2016-04-22Photograph of a street procession with a large ornate gold chariot carrying a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a red-orange turban, and a long gold-and-beaded necklace with a pendant. Behind him a man in a white dhoti and gold necklace holds a tall orange-tipped staff, and a figure with a white fly-whisk stands near the front. Two uniformed police officers in khaki hold rifles in the foreground, with more uniformed men and a bald man in orange seated along the chariot's base. A red flag and a man in a white dhoti with gold chains appear at the right, and a red banner with white text is visible in the background.2016-04-22Outdoor procession on a decorated float. A bearded man in an orange-brown robe, a saffron-orange turban and a gold ceremonial necklace sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with carved lion and serpent motifs, under three umbrellas: two yellow and one red-and-white striped. Around him, uniformed police officers in khaki with caps hold rifles, while sadhus in orange and saffron robes, rudraksha malas and bangles sit on a striped cloth. A shirtless attendant with a white fan and a horn-like instrument stands at the left, and a drum rests on the float. Bright sunlight and trees form the background. Several people are visible.2016-04-22