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Outdoor procession scene at a golden palanquin-style throne decorated with carved gold lions and a cobra hood canopy. A seated man in a red-orange turban, orange robe and beaded ceremonial necklaces sits cross-legged on a leopard-print cushion, hands resting in his lap. Two attendants flank him: one in orange with a beaded necklace and bangles, and one in orange with glasses. Above, a yellow umbrella and a red-and-green umbrella with white dove motifs shade the scene. Drummers in white and a drum sit at lower left, and a pink umbrella and green item appear in the foreground. Clear daylight with trees behind.

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April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22Outdoor procession at a golden ratha or palanquin with an ornate gilded canopy shaped like a hooded serpent. A man in an orange-red turban and orange robes sits centrally, raising one hand in blessing, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Beside him, a bald man in orange garments and beaded necklaces sits on a leopard-print cushion. Attendants in orange and white clothing stand around, one holding a long silver staff; red and yellow ceremonial umbrellas with tassels frame the scene under trees. Appearance-based candidate with turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala seated on the golden throne: a person is uncertain given the page does not confirm his presence.2016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22April 22 20162016-04-22A procession photo at a Kumbh Mela shahi snan. A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with a large gold hooded canopy, wearing a dark maroon robe, a rudraksha mala and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a gold pendant, a red tilak on his forehead, and a silver-topped staff held upright in his right hand. Two attendants hold up yellow and red parasols with beaded fringes, and other attendants in leopard-print and orange clothing flank the palanquin under a clear blue sky. Visible presentation cues are consistent with a person seated in a ceremonial role, though the face is not used for identification.2016-04-22