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Night procession at a Kumbh-style event: a gilded palanquin or ratha decorated with white and pink flower garlands, tassels in red, green, black and orange, and a trident finial. Inside the palanquin a person in an orange-red turban sits with hands folded in anjali. Around it, saffron-robed men and women wearing rudraksha malas and white beaded necklaces hold the poles and a tall ceremonial fan or flag; one man on the left shouts with raised arm. Golden cymbal-like ornaments hang at the top. Crowd members stand in the background.

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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.2015-09-13February 12 20132013-02-12A 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.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15Night procession with a golden ornate palanquin carried by devotees in saffron and orange clothing, one bare-chested with sacred ash markings. A seated figure wearing a red-orange turban, a red garland, a large gold necklace and gold armbands rides in the palanquin, which is decorated with pink and white flower garlands, gold tassels and ornaments. Large decorative fans with sun-face motifs stand at left and red and orange flags wave at right, with a crowd watching in the background. A brass vessel sits on the palanquin. a person cues: red turban, ceremonial gold necklace and garlands while seated in the palanquin of a festival procession.2015-09-15 +1 copiesFebruary 10 20132013-02-10Night procession on a decorated golden palanquin with a red and blue canopy hung with tassels and bells, garlanded with marigolds and white flowers. A man seated centrally in an orange robe, pink and white garland and an ornate gold-and-red crown holds a trident-like staff and smiles. Beside him a bald attendant in orange; standing at right, a bare-chested man in orange dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace holds a tall silver staff, and another attendant in orange with glasses holds a silver ceremonial staff. A camera operator is visible at left.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 12 20132013-02-12September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A nighttime procession with a decorated palanquin topped by a fringed canopy in red, blue, green and yellow and wrapped in white and pink flower garlands. Saffron-robed devotees, many women in orange saris with gold borders and garlands, surround the palanquin, one woman holding a brass vessel and another reaching out to touch the carriage. Brass bells with tassels hang from the canopy. Behind the crowd, other canopies, red flags and an American flag are visible under street lights. A seated figure in an orange shawl on the palanquin appears to be an honored guest, but the image does not confirm an identity. Several white-clad devotees walk alongside.2015-09-15