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Outdoor procession on a sunlit road at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering, with a pink temple-style building behind. Many saffron, red and white clad sadhus and devotees carry tall red flags, yellow and pink umbrellas and a green umbrella with fringe. A woman in an orange robe with a beaded mala stands at centre, and several people in white dhotis with red-and-gold shawls walk beside her. Loudspeakers are mounted on a stage frame. On the right, a painted figure appears on a large red flag.

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January 01 20082008-01-01An outdoor procession on a dirt path in front of a low cream-walled building with a red-tiled roof and water tanks. Orange and red flags rise above the crowd, and several tall ornate umbrellas with orange-and-gold teardrop canopies, blue and red emblems and gold fringe are carried aloft. At the centre, a figure wearing an orange garment and a crown-like headdress stands above the crowd. Around them, devotees in white kurtas, orange and saffron shawls and sarees, and white and cream dresses walk closely together, many raising hands or holding hands. A young woman in a red saree and orange shawl, a woman in a green blouse, and a woman in a dark patterned saree are visible in the foreground, with a man in white at the lower left carrying a bag. Many more people fill the background.2008-12-27December 28 20082008-12-28A large crowd fills a street during a sunlit procession at a Kumbh Mela setting. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts with orange or saffron shawls and red-orange cloth wraps, and some carry tall red flags on poles. Several people hold large green and blue parasols over the procession, and a yellow canopy appears in the background. A man in the centre, in a cream shirt, holds his hands together in a namaste gesture. Others wear rudraksha-style malas and some carry bags. Behind them are decorated stalls and a red banner with lettering. Several figures in white dhotis and orange cloth stand close together, and no individual can be confidently identified as a particular person.2016-04-22A large outdoor procession moves through a crowd under bright sunlight. Several ornate parasols with yellow, blue and multicoloured fabric and embroidered floral motifs are held aloft by people in saffron-orange robes. Tall orange flags with blue circular emblems wave above the crowd. In the foreground a man in orange robes and a woman in orange sari hold staffs, and a figure with long dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace stands near the left parasols, marked as a possible a person by appearance. Many devotees in white and orange clothing fill the street behind, and a white gateway arch with a small structure stands in the distance.2009-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path during daylight with decorated umbrellas overhead. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a purple flower garland and holds a tall golden staff, flanked by other saffron-clad attendants, one holding a trident-topped staff. Women in white saris walk on the left and right, one carrying a silver tray, another in an orange sari with a ceremonial tray of fruit. Several umbrellas are painted with gold-and-blue floral motifs and a bird design. Spectators and a crowd line the background under a bright sky.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31An outdoor procession moves along a dirt path past low buildings under a clear sky. Many devotees walk in a crowd, many in white clothing. Tall orange flags with a blue circular emblem are carried upright, and several decorated umbrellas with multicoloured canopies and gold-fringed tassels are held aloft. In the centre a man in an orange shawl and a woman in a red sari walk with others; a man in white dhoti and orange shawl walks near the front, and girls in white dresses with pink or white skirts and beaded necklaces walk in the foreground. A small white stone structure sits at the right edge beside the path.2008-12-28 +1 copiesApril 18 20162016-04-18A large crowd walks in a sunlit outdoor procession at a Kumbh Mela setting. Dozens of people wear white dhotis and saffron or orange shawls, and many carry tall red flags. A large dark green ceremonial umbrella with gold trim, and a second gold-and-white canopy, shade a group near the centre. At the left foreground, a smiling person in a red turban with a red bindi carries a red flag. Several men in plain saffron and white robes walk among devotees, and a red-painted temple building stands at the right edge under bright haze.2016-04-22December 25 20072007-12-25A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road past white tents and low buildings under a clear sky. Ahead, a central figure in saffron-orange robes walks beneath a golden-rimmed umbrella and a ceremonial canopy, flanked by orange and yellow ornamented parasols. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and white saris with saffron borders walk alongside, many holding flowers, and orange flags on tall poles rise throughout the crowd. A portrait banner is visible at the left edge. The scene suggests a ratha-style procession with umbrellas and flags. The central figure appears to be a person in saffron robes, with appearance cues that are not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity.2008-12-27