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A smiling man in a golden ceremonial crown with a green gem and red and gold ornaments sits under a yellow and orange canopy hung with fringe and orange marigold garlands. He raises his right hand in greeting, wears a red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala, a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, gold bangles, and a dark brown robe draped over his shoulders, with red and white flower garlands around his neck. Beside him, a man in glasses holds a tall golden staff with tassels, and a second attendant's hand is visible at the lower right. Trees and a bright sky form the background.

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May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09A smiling man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead rides in a procession, raising one arm in greeting. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red stone, a brown garment, long rudraksha-style brown beaded necklaces, layered gold ceremonial necklaces, and red and white flower garlands. Gold bangles cover his wrists and upper arm. Behind him is a canopy decorated with orange marigold garlands and red and pink tassels, and a crowd of devotees in white stands along the route. A red cushioned seat is visible in the foreground. a person, identified by the ornate gold crown, saffron-toned ceremonial dress and adornments, shown as a processional participant.2016-05-09May 21 20162016-05-21A smiling man with a golden crown-like headdress set with a blue stone waves his right hand during an outdoor procession. He wears a dark brown cloth, long rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, layered gold necklaces and gold armlets, with white and pink flower garlands around his neck and a tilak on his forehead. Behind him are orange marigold garlands, pink and red fabric, and a decorated palanquin or ratha. A man in a white dhoti and dark rudraksha mala stands at left, and a pink banner with portraits is visible in the background. a person is shown in the centre, seated or standing in the procession, with his distinctive crown, bare shoulders and ornate ceremonial adornments.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 21 20162016-05-21A seated man rides a golden procession vehicle, raising his right hand in blessing while smiling. He wears an ornate gold crown, a gold chest ornament and a heavy gold necklace over a dark rust-brown robe, with gold armlets and bangles. White sacred ash marks his arms and forehead, and a red dot sits on his brow. Behind him stands a large gilded backrest with floral garlands, white and pink tassels and a red velvet cushion with blue flower embroidery. Several people in white clothes stand in the background. The page indicates a Kumbh Mela procession, but no related text is visible on the image.2016-05-21A smiling man seated on a golden throne-like chariot under a richly decorated canopy hung with white jasmine garlands and pink and teal tassels. He wears an ornate gold crown, a maroon draped garment, a rudraksha mala with a large ceremonial gold necklace and multiple gold armbands and bangles. His face and arms bear white sacred ash markings and he has a red tilak on his forehead. He raises one hand in greeting while a crowd of onlookers stands behind the decorated procession vehicle. Red cushions with blue floral embroidery rest beside him.2016-05-21Outdoor river procession under a large yellow canopy with tasselled fringe and purple, teal and pink tassels. A smiling figure seated on a red-draped platform raises one hand in greeting, wearing an ornate gold crown, a brown garment, a gold ceremonial necklace, and white and red flower garlands; gold bangles adorn the arms. Beside them a shirtless attendant in orange cloth and a rudraksha-style mala stands near the water. Strings of pennants, a red flag, marigold garlands, a decorated umbrella and onlookers fill the riverside scene with temple buildings behind.2016-05-09A festive procession scene with a smiling person seated on a decorated palanquin or ratha, raising one hand in greeting. The figure wears a large gold crown with a blue stone, a dark brown garment, layered gold necklaces, red and white flower garlands, gold armbands and bangles, and a white vibhuti line with a red mark on the forehead. Behind is an ornate canopy with orange marigold garlands, tassels and pink and green umbrellas. A man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl stands to the left, and red flags and tents fill the background.2016-05-09