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A dense street procession moves through a crowded city lane. At the centre, a man in a maroon turban and layered garlands of white and pink flowers, with gold necklaces, sits on an ornate golden palanquin with a gilded canopy and a gold-framed back. Behind him stands a figure in orange robes, and a golden-robed attendant holds a fan or cloth near him. The palanquin is decorated with fresh flower garlands, a multicoloured fringed canopy and red-orange cloths. Around it, many men and women in white dhotis, orange and saffron clothes and rudraksha malas press forward. A uniformed policeman walks beside a green tractor-driven cart with a driver in white, and a volunteer in a yellow vest is at the right. Banners in saffron, yellow and red hang along the street. Red flags, long poles and many smartphones are visible among the crowd.

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A street procession in a crowded Indian town. At the centre, a golden ornate palanquin-style chariot with a gold domed canopy and red, yellow and green fringed canopy sides is heaped with pink and white flower garlands. A man in an orange-red turban and orange clothing with rudraksha-style beads sits on the golden seat, raising one hand. A driver in a white shirt steers a green tractor pulling the float, and a uniformed police officer with a rifle walks alongside. Women in red and orange saris and men in white dhotis fill the street, with saffron and yellow flags and banners above the crowd.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A golden ornate palanquin-style chariot is carried through a dense crowd of devotees during a procession. A man seated on the gold throne-like seat under a gilded canopy raises one hand in blessing; he wears a dark garment, a long beaded necklace and gold armbands, and a golden crown-like headpiece. The canopy is topped with a gold finial and decorated with garlands of pink and white flowers and colourful fabric streamers. Red flags and red-and-saffron umbrellas surround the procession. Men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls, some with rudraksha malas and bare chests, walk alongside, and a uniformed police officer holding a rifle stands in front. Red banners with photos line the street on the left and right.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large street procession at a Kumbh Mela-style event. A man in an ornate golden palanquin or ratha with a gilded canopy and flower garlands sits on a red-cushioned seat, wearing an orange-red turban and layered red-and-orange beaded garlands, with one hand raised in blessing. A saffron-robed attendant stands beside the palanquin, and other men in orange and red clothing walk alongside. Red and orange flags, a large green umbrella, police officers in khaki uniforms, and dense crowds lining the road fill the scene. Hand-painted banners and a framed portrait of a bearded man hang on the right. Trees and a street lamp are visible overhead.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21April 22 20162016-04-22May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21