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A ceremonial procession on an open road. A seated figure rides a golden-canopied palanquin-style chariot draped with marigold and white flower garlands, hanging bells and red and gold cloth. He wears an orange-red turban, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads and is held as a dignitary. A man in white dhoti with gold border and a gold necklace holds a tall red staff and walks beside the chariot. A bald man in saffron-orange robes and beads stands to the right near the chariot, gesturing toward the seated figure. A yellow parasol with beaded fringe and blue parasols with flower decorations appear at the sides. Tree branches and a strip of bunting flags are visible overhead.

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A festive procession on a decorated palanquin or ratha draped in marigold and orange garlands and hanging gold bells. Seated centrally is a smiling man in a red-maroon turban and saffron-maroon robes, wearing rudraksha and long gold chains, with his hands raised in greeting. Around him, a priest in white dhoti and shawl and a bald attendant in saffron hold offerings, and a khaki-uniformed police officer stands at the right. Multicoloured and yellow umbrellas, red flags and onlookers fill the street. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain; the page does not confirm his presence.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festive street procession under a large golden-yellow canopy hung with brass bells, red and maroon tassels and marigold garlands. A seated man in a rust-orange wrap and rust-red turban, wearing layered marigold and beaded garlands and gold armbands, raises his right hand as he sits on a raised platform piled with bananas and marigold petals. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a gold-topped staff, and another man in white with a mala stands at the right holding a gold ceremonial staff. Red and pink flags and a blue umbrella are visible among onlookers on a roadside crowd. Ratha or palanquin procession with devotees.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festive outdoor procession in bright daylight with palm trees behind a terracotta wall. At the centre is an ornate golden palanquin with a gilded canopy, orange and gold fringed umbrella, and white and purple flower garlands, carrying a seated figure in red and gold. Crowds of devotees surround and push the palanquin: men in white dhotis and shirts, saffron-robed sadhus, women in saris, and a man with a shaved head in white cloth at lower left. Orange and red flags fly along the wall, and a woman in a white top with a yellow scarf stands at right.2010-12-22April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession on a decorated palanquin under a large saffron canopy trimmed with fringe and marigold garlands. A central seated figure in a red-maroon turban, saffron-orange cloth, layered gold and bead necklaces and gold armbands raises one arm and holds a red-handled staff. Two attendants stand beside the palanquin in white dhotis, one wearing a rudraksha mala and holding a gold ceremonial staff, the other in white with a gold chain. Bananas and marigold petals are heaped on the cushioned platform, with gold finials, tassels and red fabric draped overhead. Street crowds, pink and white umbrellas and a multi-storey building appear in the background. a person cues are present: a red turban, ornate gold necklaces and a saffron-orange robe.2016-04-18Outdoor procession under bright sun with a large ornate golden canopy umbrella hung with tassels, bells and marigold garlands, plus a smaller orange parasol. A bald saffron-robed sadhu with a rudraksha mala and orange-red garment stands on a decorated float beside a man in white dhoti holding the umbrella pole, while a turbaned attendant in red and gold stands nearby. Red flags and crowds in the foreground, with a blue-and-white parasol at right. Watermarked-style text omitted.2016-04-18Outdoor procession scene with a seated figure in a red-orange robe and orange turban on an ornate decorated palanquin or ratha, smiling and wearing a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace. A tall yellow umbrella with crystal fringe and gold finial shelters him, held by a man in white dhoti and shawl wearing gold necklaces and bangles. Another man in a saffron-red robe with a shaved head stands on the right beside the carriage. Marigold garlands and red, purple and green tassels hang from the structure, with a blue umbrella at lower left and red banners behind. Bright daylight, trees in the background.2016-04-18A festival procession on a golden ornate palanquin-style chariot under two yellow and red parasols with fringed tassels. A seated figure in a golden crown and orange-saffron robes with a gold necklace joins palms in a gesture of reverence, while a bearded man in glasses and an orange shawl wearing a garland stands beside them. Around the chariot, sadhus with long matted dreadlocks wear saffron cloths, and men in white dhotis with gold borders stand on the platform. A cameraman films from the left, a red flag flies at the edge, and bamboo scaffolding rises behind. A brass horn rests on the platform.2016-04-22April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession on a gilded palanquin under a saffron canopy decorated with marigold garlands, tassels and brass bells. A seated figure in a red-and-maroon turban and rudraksha-style beaded garland raises one hand in blessing, with a yellow parasol and a red-handled staff nearby. Standing at right is a man in white dhoti and shawl, wearing glasses and gold chain garlands. At left, a man with an orange forehead mark wears a rust-orange shawl and beaded garlands. A younger man in white with a gold-bordered cloth stands beside the palanquin, and marigold petals line the gold seat. Green trees form the background.2016-04-18