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A street procession in India with a decorated palanquin carried under a white and gold canopy with an orange parasol. A seated figure in a red and gold robe and a tall crown-like headdress is the central honoured figure, while a man in white dhoti with a bare upper body stands at the front holding the palanquin pole, and a man in an orange-brown wrap stands beside the carriage. Marigold garlands drape the vehicle, and many red and orange flags flutter over a large crowd of onlookers, several raising mobile phones. Bright bunting hangs across the tree-lined road, and blue and multicolored umbrellas shade the procession. Several uniformed police officers walk alongside the carriage.

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A street procession moves through a crowded city road, led by an ornate open palanquin draped in marigold garlands and topped by a white and gold canopy with an orange umbrella. Seated figures under the canopy wear red and gold clothing, with a seated man in red and gold garments at the centre. Two attendants in white and saffron-toned dhotis walk alongside the palanquin, one holding a long staff. Dense crowds of men line the road, many raising phones to take photos. Numerous red flags with a golden emblem fly above, and a blue umbrella and additional marigold-decorated carts appear nearby. Police officers in khaki uniforms stand along the procession route.2016-04-18 +1 copiesOutdoor procession in a tree-lined street with many devotees and spectators. A decorated open chariot with a white and gold canopy and orange umbrellas carries a seated figure in an orange and red robe, wearing a red turban, with a bare-chested attendant in orange-brown cloth standing beside him. Marigold garlands and brass bells decorate the vehicle, and a woman in white stands on the left. Many red flags printed with a face are raised, and people crowd the road taking photos with phones. Strings of bunting cross above the street, and a police officer in khaki stands near the chariot.2016-04-18A street procession on a tree-lined road with a crowd of onlookers and devotees. At center, a richly decorated palanquin with a white and gold canopy and marigold garlands carries a figure in a red and gold ceremonial turban and ornate red-and-gold clothing, seated and flanked by attendants. A second figure in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head stands on the palanquin beside an attendant in white and gold. Red flags fly across the procession and several orange and blue umbrellas shade the carriage. Uniformed police stand near the carriage. Many people in shirts and kurtas raise phones to take photographs, and a motorcycle is parked at the left edge.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor street procession on a decorated ratha-style palanquin with a white and gold canopy over an orange umbrella, garlanded with orange and white flower chains. Seated figures in saffron and orange robes sit under the canopy, a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti stands at the front, and a uniformed police officer walks alongside. Large crowds of men in casual shirts press forward, many raising hands and phones, while red flags wave along the road. Ceremonial umbrellas in blue, orange and patterned colours surround the cart.2016-04-18Street procession under a tall ornate golden palanquin canopy with a white top and red fringe, decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. A seated man in orange-red clothing and a red turban sits at the centre of the palanquin, while a bare-chested attendant in an orange cloth stands beside him and another attendant in white dhoti lifts the side. Crowds of onlookers press around the palanquin, many taking photographs with phones and cameras. Red flags with yellow emblems and orange and blue umbrellas surround the procession, with strings of colourful pennants overhead and a parked orange bus in the background. A police officer in khaki uniform stands near the palanquin. The seated man's identity is not established from appearance, so he is described by role only.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor street procession in a crowded Indian town with a decorated palanquin under a golden canopy with white and gold fringed top. Seated figures on the palanquin wear orange and red robes, with a bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti standing at its front holding a long pole. Marigold and orange garlands drape the palanquin, and a large orange parasol and blue umbrellas shade the group. Dense crowds of men and women, some in pastel saris and shawls, surround the cart, many with raised hands. Red flags with white and orange designs fly along the route, and strings of colourful pennants stretch overhead. A large black banner with red and white lettering and a trident emblem stands at right beside a bus.2016-04-18Outdoor street procession with a richly decorated palanquin-style ratha under a white canopy with gold fringe and an orange parasol. Seated on the platform is a figure in red and gold garments with a red turban, surrounded by garlands of orange and white flowers and hanging bells. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti stands at the side of the vehicle, and a uniformed police officer walks alongside. Red flags bearing a saffron-robed portrait of a smiling figure with a saffron turban wave above the crowd, and a large vehicle with similar banners is behind. Dense crowds of devotees in mixed clothing raise mobile phones and cameras, and multicoloured umbrellas and bunting decorate the road under trees.2016-04-18A festival procession on a city street during a Kumbh Mela event. A decorated ornamental palanquin, draped in marigold garlands with an ornate canopy, carries a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace, with attendants around him. A man in white dhoti stands beside the palanquin, holding a long pole with a bell-tipped ornament. Crowds of devotees with raised hands line the street, and red flags wave overhead. A large banner reads a Kumbh Mela 2016 ashram camp message with a portrait of a bearded sadhu in saffron. Other people in shirts, saris and caps watch from the roadside, and a motorcycle sits at the lower edge.2016-04-18A festival procession on a tree-lined street, with a large crowd of devotees and onlookers, many holding up phones to film. At center, a richly decorated palanquin or ratha under a white canopy with gold fringe, draped in marigold garlands, carries a seated figure in red and gold ceremonial attire. Standing beside the palanquin, a figure in white dhoti and shawl holds a long staff, and a uniformed police officer in khaki walks nearby. Red flags printed with saffron-clad sadhu portraits, plus orange, blue and yellow umbrellas, line the procession. Brass bells and a kalasha-like ornament hang from the structure.2016-04-18