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A dense outdoor procession moves along a tree-lined dirt road at a crowded religious gathering. Several large umbrellas dominate the foreground: a yellow canopy, a blue canopy with gold fringe, and a red and a green one on the left. Khaki-uniformed police officers in peaked caps walk beside a pink-and-red palanquin, one holding its edge. Robed sadhus in orange and white, some with rudraksha malas and marked foreheads, walk among saffron flags and crowds of devotees in white, orange and colourful saris and kurtas.

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April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22A street procession in an Indian town moves along a dusty road lined with stalls, awnings and trees. Many participants wear white dhotis and kurtas, while drummers and attendants wear orange turbans and orange-and-gold outfits. Large red flags, a line of colourful parasols in red, yellow, blue and orange, and drums with decorated covers lead the crowd. Spectators stand along the roadside and on a rooftop.2016-04-18A dense street procession moves between tents and trees under a clear blue sky. Uniformed police in khaki stand on and beside a red vehicle at the front. Colourful ceremonial umbrellas in yellow, red, magenta and green are carried above the crowd, and red flags wave among the people. Sadhus in orange and saffron robes walk in the procession, and many devotees in white and mixed clothing line the metal barricades. Crowd members are visible on both sides of the road.2016-04-22Outdoor procession on a tree-lined street during a crowded religious festival. In the foreground a bare-chested sadhu in a saffron-orange turban and gold ornaments sits near a drum, with a saffron cloth draped over his shoulder. Beside him, a man in white dhoti holds a long red-handled yellow ornate umbrella over a figure in white and gold garments, wearing a garland and beaded necklace. Behind them, uniformed police and men in white shirts stand near a yellow-barred cage cart and a drum. Dense crowds of devotees in white and saffron fill the road, with flags, tents and banners along the sides and a large speaker stack visible at left.2016-04-22Aerial view of a dense street procession in an Indian town, with a long line of participants in white and saffron-coloured garments moving between roadside crowds. Many marchers carry large colourful umbrellas in red, green, yellow, blue, pink and maroon above them, and red flags are raised along the route. An ornate decorated cart with a white and gold canopy and a decorated carriage are visible, along with a truck with loudspeakers. Strings of bunting and a line of police in khaki uniforms line the street. Spectators stand on the left under a large tree and on the balconies, and a printed banner with a portrait hangs from a tree branch on the left.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor festival procession in a dense crowd under bright sky and large shade trees. In the foreground a sadhu in an orange-peach turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and orange robe sits on a raised platform, looking to the side. Behind him a man in white dhoti and gold ornaments holds a tall orange-and-gold parasol on a red pole. Other men in khaki uniforms and caps sit near drums, and many devotees in white and red fill the street. A large red flag and a decorated yellow-and-gold umbrella are visible, along with a decorative fan with a deity image at the right edge.2016-04-22A street procession of many people moves through a dusty town lane lined with market stalls, tarpaulin awnings and low buildings. Drummers in orange and saffron-coloured clothing with orange head cloths play large drums slung across their bodies. Men and women in white dhotis and white kurtas carry red and orange flags on long poles, and many hold colourful umbrellas in yellow, blue, orange and red overhead. At the centre, a decorated float or ratha with orange and red fabric and a canopy moves forward. Spectators stand along the edges of the road and on a rooftop at right, and a tree shades the left side of the street.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18May 21 20162016-05-21A dense street procession at the Kumbh Mela, with a large crowd moving under tall trees. Many colourful parasols dominate the scene, including yellow, blue, pink and green canopies with fringed edges, carried above the crowd. Red and orange flags rise among them. A uniformed police officer in khaki with a dark cap stands in the left foreground, and devotees in white, saffron and red garments walk through. Men in turbans and women in headscarves press close together, several taking photographs with phones and cameras. Roadside signboards and posters line the right side.2016-04-22