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Outdoor procession on a street lined with a large crowd of people and a leafy tree. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on a decorated chariot with hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a multicoloured garland of flowers. Above is a red canopy umbrella with gold trim and white jasmine-style flower strings hanging from its edge. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand around the chariot, and orange flags fly in the background. A red and gold chariot railing is visible in front, with a white cloth draped over the seat.

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A festive street procession in a village of Tamil Nadu. A person seated in a red-and-white decorated chariot-style palanquin under a red canopy with beaded fringe and garlands, wearing an orange turban and orange garment, hands held together in anjali. Crowds of men, women and children in white shirts, dhotis and traditional dress fill the road, with saffron flags, marigold garlands and palm trees in the background. A shirtless young man in the foreground wears a rudraksha-style necklace and a blue cloth, and a pink-and-green tassel decoration hangs on the right.2008-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20082008-07-28Outdoor street procession in a crowded Indian town. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, an orange turban and a long garland of white and red flowers stands in a red velvet open carriage, hands joined in namaste with eyes closed. Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, orange turban, saffron robes and garland. Behind him a red canopy trimmed with white flowers and a gold-edged red chariot seat. Around him crowds press forward, many men in white shirts and dhotis, some smiling and raising hands. A man in a purple shirt stands at the carriage edge. Banana plants, tin-roofed shops and palm trees line the street, with smoke drifting in the background.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20082008-07-28A smiling man in saffron-orange clothing and a saffron turban sits on a white-draped chariot or raised seat beneath a red ceremonial umbrella with white jasmine garlands. He wears a long white and red flower garland over an orange sleeveless robe, with long dark hair falling behind his shoulders and a crown-like turban top. Around him, a crowd of onlookers in white shirts and dhotis watches, some smiling, with thatched roofs and banana trees behind.2008-07-28A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands in an open red-upholstered carriage with gold trim, beneath a red and gold canopy strung with white flower garlands. The figure wears layered rudraksha and flower malas and smiles broadly. Crowds of people press around the carriage on a dusty village street lined with palm trees and banana plants, with some men in purple and white clothing reaching toward it. a person is the central figure seated on the decorated chariot during a procession.2008-07-28Outdoor procession scene at a street event. A central figure wearing an orange saffron turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala and white-and-red garlands smiles broadly while reaching toward a red-and-white decorated chariot with a white canopy. Floral garlands decorate the chariot, and a red ceremonial umbrella is visible at the top left. Several men in white shirts and dark clothing crowd around, and a pink building and palm trees stand in the background with smoke in the air.2008-07-28Outdoor street procession in a town. A large ornate red palanquin with a red umbrella canopy trimmed in gold and beaded fringe is carried through a crowd. A figure in saffron-orange clothing sits on the palanquin, covered by a red and gold canopy with flower garlands draped along the sides. Dense crowd of men and women in white shirts, pastel and striped clothing presses around it, some with raised hands. Trees, a multi-storey building and power lines line the road under an overcast sky.2008-07-28September 10 20062006-09-10A smiling man rides on a decorated procession vehicle beneath an orange canopy with teal fringe and hanging marigold and red flower garlands. He wears a gold jewelled crown with red and green stones, a red forehead mark and white vertical tilak, and an orange saffron robe with a red undershirt. A thick pink and white flower garland hangs over his chest with rudraksha beads and gold chains. He raises one arm in greeting. Behind him, bare-chested men with shaved heads and ceremonial gold necklaces stand close. Yellow and red flowers and a conch-shaped object sit in the lower foreground, with a brass ornamental pole at right. Procession at the Kumbha Mela. a person is seated on the vehicle in saffron robes, rudraksha malas, a crown and flower garlands.2013-02-10