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A festive procession on a street, with a decorated golden palanquin or ratha carrying a seated figure under an orange ceremonial umbrella strung with hanging lanterns and flower garlands. In the foreground, a man in a maroon robe with gold-edged cloth and a rudraksha mala sprinkles or places yellow flowers over the palanquin. Beside him, a young girl in orange clothes sits on the golden seat, and a bald man in a maroon robe with a bead necklace holds a red-covered tray. Three men in white dhotis and shawls stand on the left, one holding a trident. Crowds press close, and sadhus in orange and saffron robes march with flags and umbrellas in the background under an overcast sky.

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Outdoor procession scene with a crowd pressing close around a golden-throne vehicle under a decorated canopy hung with tassels and marigold garlands. A seated man in a maroon-brown robe with a gold-edged cloth, a rudraksha-bead necklace and gold chains receives offerings; his right hand is extended toward a child in orange. Standing beside the vehicle, men in white dhotis with gold borders hold a long ceremonial staff and a ritual fan, and one wears a gold-bordered white garment. A bare-chested man in brown robes stands at right. Devotees in orange and saffron clothes, a woman in an orange floral top and a checked-shirt man reach up with flower garlands and phones. A red-and-saffron flag and a parade of ornate sadhus appear in the background.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A procession on a street at the Kumbh Mela, with a golden palanquin-style vehicle decorated with yellow marigold garlands and hanging tassels overhead. A seated figure in a red-and-gold turban, gold necklaces and ornate golden attire receives flower offerings; a child in orange robes sits at the front of the seat. Standing beside the vehicle, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a long ceremonial staff, and another in white clothes holds a microphone. To the right, a bald man in saffron-brown robes wears a large gold pendant and rudraksha-style beads. A red placard with Sanskrit-style script is held at lower right, and devotees in orange reach up toward the procession.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15Outdoor procession scene on a decorated float with a canopy of marigold and flower garlands and a large orange umbrella. A seated man in a maroon-red turban and gold necklaces receives garlands while a bare-headed man in maroon robe and gold chains pours or places flowers. Three men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the front, one holding a microphone and one holding a long ceremonial staff. Devotees in orange and saffron clothes reach up with hands raised, and a seated child in orange garments bows with hands near the head. Marigold petals and a golden kalasha-like ornament decorate the float, and a red cloth is draped over the railing.2015-09-15A festive procession on a decorated ratha chariot with a tasselled canopy and marigold garlands. A bare-chested man in brown robes with rudraksha and bead necklaces sits on a gold-trimmed seat; a child in orange sits in front of him. Standing attendants in white dhoti and red-and-white sashes hold a trident and ceremonial staff; one wears a red-and-gold turban. Crowds of devotees line the foreground, and a saffron flag rises at the left.2015-09-15Outdoor procession at a festival camp. A decorated golden palanquin with a yellow fringed canopy, garlands and tassels is carried forward. A seated figure in red and gold robes with a red-and-gold headdress raises one hand in blessing. Beside the palanquin a young boy in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden seat strewn with flower petals. Around them, men in deep maroon robes with gold borders and bare shaved heads push and walk alongside, while a man in white dhoti with gold border and a red rudraksha mala stands at the left in the foreground. Bright bangles and cool white sky frame the scene.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15Outdoor procession at a religious gathering. A man in an ornate red-and-gold turban and heavy gold necklaces sits on a golden throne-like palanquin decorated with white and pink flower garlands, raising a hand in blessing. Beside him a young boy in an orange robe sits with hands folded. Around the platform, men in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded necklaces stand, one holding a long microphone stand. In front, a figure in an orange robe and a brown-robed man with a white forehead mark and red-and-white rudraksha mala reach up with raised palms, while a devotee in a blue top with a braided hair tie holds up a hand. Yellow marigold petals scatter through the air.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15