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A street procession in daylight with a decorated palanquin covered in white and orange marigold garlands and red flower strings. Men in white dhotis and a bare-chested figure stand on the palanquin beneath a large gold-and-brown umbrella, with red flags on poles around them. Crowds of people, many in khaki uniforms and camouflage caps, press around the palanquin, with a bearded man in an orange shirt and a bald man in red-orange robes near the front. Blue, red and yellow ceremonial umbrellas with beaded fringe rise above the crowd, and trees and a utility pole line the street.

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A ceremonial procession on a decorated palanquin draped in marigold garlands and orange flowers. A seated figure in a red-and-gold turban and ornate robes sits at the centre, with a man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl holding a fan of attendants beside him. Large gold, yellow and blue ceremonial umbrellas with sequined fringe shade the palanquin, and red flags flutter above. Uniformed police and security officers in khaki and camouflage caps push through a dense crowd of men in white shirts and a shaved-headed man in orange clothing. Several people carry or hold items along the procession route.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession on a street with a decorated ratha or palanquin draped in marigold garlands and orange flowers. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border stands on the float holding a ceremonial object, and another man in white dhoti with red sash stands beside him. A seated figure in orange and ornate gold adornments sits under a large gold umbrella with red banners flying. Below, a saffron-robed monk with shaved head holds the float's edge while uniformed police and onlookers crowd around. Blue and yellow decorated umbrellas and a red canopy are visible at right, with a videographer filming from the float.2016-04-18Outdoor procession on a sunny day, with a decorated ceremonial palanquin-like carriage hung with garlands of marigold and orange flowers. Several bare-chested attendants in white dhotis with gold borders walk beside it, one holding a long ornate handle. Large ceremonial umbrellas are visible: a gold-fringed umbrella overhead and a turquoise umbrella with mirror-like beaded fringe in the foreground. Red and orange flags fly on poles. Uniformed police officers in khaki and a man in dark sunglasses and white shirt stand in the crowd, a saffron-robed figure is partly visible among the devotees, and flower petals scatter in the air.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Photograph of a dense crowd at a Kumbh Mela procession. At center, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange-and-gold turban, and orange beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne-like palanquin decorated with carved gold figures. Attendants in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees with rudraksha-style beads stand and sit around the platform, some holding red and saffron flags and decorative umbrellas. Crowds of devotees with raised hands and phones press in on both sides of the street, and striped and colourful umbrellas line the route under trees. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron robes, orange turban and beaded necklaces, which is a probable appearance-based match to a person on a procession palanquin.2016-04-22A festival procession on a street lined with onlookers. A large ornate palanquin decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands, bells and tassels is carried forward under a golden canopy umbrella. Two men in white dhoti and shawl, one with a dark wrap and rudraksha-style necklaces, stand on the palanquin; a man in white with a camera steps forward at the front. Red and saffron flags, yellow and orange parasols, and uniformed police line the route, with a dense crowd in the foreground.2016-04-18A dense crowd fills a festival procession at a Kumbh Mela site in Ujjain. A golden, ornate palanquin-like throne with a golden canopy sits at centre, and a seated figure in orange and red garments is visible on it. Colourful striped and fringed umbrellas, yellow and green parasols, and many orange and red flags surround the procession. Men in white dhotis with bare upper bodies and rudraksha malas walk near the front, and a uniformed police officer in khaki guides the crowd at left. Pink and yellow tent fabric and loudspeakers stand behind the procession.2016-04-22A festival procession on a flower-decorated ratha. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and orange-red headwear sits on a red cushioned throne beneath a large gold fringed umbrella and hanging brass bells. A bald man in a saffron-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at the right holding a long staff, and a man in a white dhoti and white shirt holds a red-and-orange umbrella on the left. Marigold garlands drape the chariot, red flags fly, and a cameraman films beside a crowd of women in saris and onlookers in bright clothing. Blue and orange umbrellas and pennant bunting decorate the street.2016-04-18A large crowd fills a street during a procession at a Kumbh Mela event. At the centre, a seated figure in saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold palanquin with carved panels, adorned with beaded necklaces. Beside him, another person in orange and a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti hold ceremonial items; a man in white dhoti stands behind with a wooden pole. Red and orange flags, colourful umbrellas and drums surround the palanquin. Uniformed police officers and crowd members in mixed clothing press close, many raising hands or taking photographs with phones.2016-04-22A street procession on a decorated chariot-like palanquin with a golden canopy umbrella and an orange fabric canopy, draped and garlanded with marigold and white flower strings. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand on the palanquin, one wearing a red-and-gold turban, holding its poles, while a man on the left side reaches up. Crowds of men and a few women in saris line the road, many with raised hands, and uniformed police officers walk alongside. Red flags with a portrait printed on one flag wave among the crowd, and a parked black SUV and roadside shops with signboards appear behind. Trees and a water tank are visible in the background.2016-04-18