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Night procession at a temple-style palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, tassels and gold-toned fringe. A seated figure in a red-orange robe with a red garland sits on the central platform, while men in white dhotis with gold borders and dark maroon-brown robes lift and hold ornate round umbrella-like fans on poles. Several bare-chested or shawled men raise arms in worship, and devotees crowd the lower left. Colourful tassels and flowers hang on the right and a red flag flutters at the top right.

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September 15 20152015-09-15Night procession at a Hindu event with a decorated palanquin-style chariot under a canopy of hanging gold bells, tassels and pink and white flower garlands. A seated figure in a red-and-gold turban and red garland sits on the central platform, with a saffron-clad child beside a red cushion. Around them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies hold tall wooden poles and carry the litter, while monks in saffron-and-orange robes with bare shoulders stand near the front, one holding a golden staff topped with a lion-like finial. Devotees with raised hands reach toward the platform from the street, and colourful tasselled ceremonial poles frame the scene.2015-09-15September 13 20152015-09-13A festive street procession at dusk on a decorated float or palanquin draped with flower garlands and hanging gold bells with coloured tassels. A man seated centrally wears an orange-red turban, a red garland and gold ornaments, sitting on a cushioned seat. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and shoulder cloths hold long poles, and men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand at the sides holding red flags. A small child in orange clothing sits at the front of the float. Crowds line the street and devotees reach out toward the float. Colourful tassel decorations hang on the right, and a red flag with a yellow emblem flies on the right edge.2015-09-15Night procession at a Kumbh Mela camp, lit by bright lamps. A man in an orange dhoti and orange-red turban stands on a gold and red decorated ratha/chariot, one arm raised high and holding a long staff, while white-clad attendants hold a large ornate yellow umbrella with fringed tassels and round red-and-gold fans. Garlands of white and pink flowers wrap the chariot. Below, shaven-headed men in saffron and orange robes walk alongside, and a figure in orange and red stands at the front edge. Strings of colourful tassels hang on the right, and red flags fly in the background.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15Night procession with a flower-decorated palanquin topped by a yellow canopy and hanging gold tassels. A robed priest in saffron with a red-orange garment raises his arm beside the palanquin, while a bald man in orange-brown robes and gold armbands stands at its side. Men in white dhotis with gold borders hold large round decorative fans with red and orange fringes. Devotees in the foreground crowd around the procession under bright lights.2015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15February 12 20132013-02-12September 15 20152015-09-15Evening procession at dusk with a decorated palanquin-style ratha under a fringed canopy in red, yellow and green, draped with marigold and orange garlands and hanging tassels. Seated on the ratha, a person in a red-and-gold headdress and garlands is attended by men in white dhotis and ochre shawls who hold a long fan-like chamara and steady the canopy. A child in orange clothing sits in front on the platform beside a gold vessel and lit lamps. Standing figures in ochre and maroon robes with gold borders walk alongside holding red flags and long poles. Behind them rise multi-storey buildings against the blue dusk sky, with tiered tassel decorations on the right and a crowd along the street.2015-09-15