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A photograph of a large procession moving down a dusty road through a festival camp. Many sadhus and devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, walk among bright red flags and a multicoloured parasol. Orange-draped temporary structures and tents line the road, and yellow metal barricades run along the left side. Several people carry red and orange banners on poles. Exact count of visible people is well beyond twenty but the crowd is partly cut off at the edges.

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A large crowd processes along a dusty road lined with white tents and a yellow metal barrier on the left. Many participants wear white dhotis and bare upper bodies with rudraksha malas, while others wear white saris and sindoor-marked headwear. Red flags and ornate umbrellas in green, yellow and pink rise above the procession. On the right stands an orange-canopied ratha-style float with a golden finial and a painted banner. Several people walk with their arms raised; a few women in red and white sarees walk near the front. Bright sunlight and festive bunting complete the outdoor scene.2016-05-09A dense outdoor procession moves down a dusty road lined with stalls, tents and tall trees under bright daylight. Many men in white dhotis and bare-chested or with white shawls walk with red and orange sashes and rudraksha-style beads, several carrying red flags. Women in cream and white saris with red borders walk among them, one holding a brass plate. Brightly coloured umbrellas, one in rainbow stripes and one in green, shade a section of the procession. Behind a yellow metal barrier, a tall orange-draped float or chariot with a dark structure stands beside a sign reading Panchayati Akhara Shri Niranjani. Large brass ceremonial umbrellas appear at the right edge.2016-05-09A large outdoor procession moves down a dirt road between yellow metal barricades, with a dense crowd lining both sides. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with red and gold shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces, walk in the middle of the road. Several carry large ornate golden ceremonial fans and red flags, and colourful and red parasols shade the procession. Behind them stand orange-roofed structures with a golden dome under a bright sky, and tents and green canopies line the far left. Some marchers carry water bottles, and a few spectators wear white face masks.2016-05-09A large outdoor procession moves along a road lined with yellow metal barricades through a dense crowd of thousands. In the foreground, many devotees in white dhotis and white shawls, several wearing red and saffron cloths and garlands, walk in a group. Red and orange flags on poles rise above them, and green and white umbrellas shade a central group. Behind them, an ornate golden palanquin or ratha is visible at the top left, under the flags. Uniformed police and volunteers in yellow safety vests line the barricades. Tents, banners and trees fill the background.2016-05-21A large outdoor procession moves through a dense crowd at a religious gathering. In the foreground, many devotees in white dhotis and white garments, some with red sashes and orange-robed sadhus, walk behind yellow metal barricades. Red flags and green and multicoloured umbrellas are raised above them. On the left, an ornate golden palanquin or ratha carries a decorated figure. Behind the barricades, a vast crowd of men and women in white, red, pink and multicoloured clothing fills the road. Trees, tents and a white canopy frame the scene, and a police officer in khaki and yellow-vested volunteers keep order.2016-05-21A large crowd fills a tree-lined street during a religious procession, with saffron and red flags and many colourful umbrellas, including yellow, green, red and blue, held above the marchers. Sadhus and devotees in orange and red robes walk close together, many wearing rudraksha and beaded necklaces. Behind them, a richly decorated golden float or ratha moves along the road beneath a canopy. Barricades line the roadside, and banners and a red-cross tent stand along the route.2016-04-22A large outdoor procession moves along a tree-lined road at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering, with a dense crowd of hundreds of people packed behind yellow metal barricades on both sides. In the foreground, many participants in white dhotis and orange or red shawls walk alongside red flags and several colourful umbrellas, including a green and a multicoloured one. At left, an ornate golden palanquin or deity float carrying a decorated murti moves forward under a red canopy. Spectators on a raised platform and stalls with blue banners and green tarpaulins line the background. No single person can be identified as a person with clear appearance cues.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large crowd fills a barricaded route during a religious procession at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering. Many participants in white dhotis and saffron or orange garments walk behind red and green-fringed flags and green parasols, with bare-chested men and women in white sarees and red-bordered clothes. A golden ornate palanquin or ratha with a canopy is visible at the upper left. Yellow metal barricades line the path, and onlookers stand packed along the right side. Banners and tents with signage appear in the background. No individual can be confidently identified as a person candidate from appearance.2016-05-21A large procession moves down a dusty road lined with dense crowds on both sides behind yellow metal barricades. Many participants wear white dhotis and white garments with orange and red sashes, and several carry red flags on poles. A golden ornate palanquin or deity float is visible near the back of the procession, with green and red umbrellas held over parts of the group. A handwritten sign reads 'बाहर जा का मार्ग' (exit route). Tents, banners and a green gateway line the roadside under trees.2016-05-21A dense crowd fills a street during a procession at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela. In the centre, a richly decorated golden palanquin with a gilded canopy and floral garlands is carried forward; a seated figure in orange and red garments with a red headdress sits on it, and attendants in white stand around. Many ascetics with bare, ash-smeared bodies and long matted hair walk in the crowd, some carrying tridents. Red flags and a green-and-gold umbrella are visible, and a large golden barrier fence lines the road. Banners and posters with portrait images hang from stalls on the left.2016-05-21A large procession moves through a crowded street at a religious gathering, lined by yellow metal barriers. Many robed participants in white and saffron-orange clothing walk in the lead, several carrying red flags on poles, and green and green-and-yellow umbrellas are raised above some of the group. A decorated golden palanquin or ratha with a canopy is visible near the top left, surrounded by dense crowds of onlookers on both sides. Shops and signboards with Hindi writing line the road. A white sign reads 'बाहर जाने का मार्ग' (exit route).2016-05-21