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A photograph of a ceremonial procession on a river at a ghat. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair and a dark maroon robe with a gold pendant necklace and layered rudraksha-style beaded malas touches his forehead with one hand, seated under an ornate golden canopy with magenta and teal tassels. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a white forehead mark holds a small metal dish with red powder, while another person in a white dhoti sits nearby. Behind them, people sit on a boat-lined riverbank with temple spires and trees visible across the water. Orange marigold garlands and a red cushion are in view.

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May 09th 20162016-05-09A seated man in a maroon-brown robe, with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, bangles and a gold armband, smiles and cups his hands over a water vessel on a red-cushioned ceremonial seat under a canopy hung with magenta and teal tassels and marigold garlands. Beside him a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace and a second man in a white and orange robe stand near the water with garlands, while a crowd gathers on the riverbank behind. A bright, sunny outdoor festival scene by water.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09A smiling person in a deep maroon turban and maroon robe rides in a red-cushioned palanquin, raising one arm in greeting. Multiple garlands of white jasmine, red roses and orange marigolds hang over the shoulders, with heavy gold necklaces and a gold pendant on the chest, and gold bangles on the wrist. Beside them a bald man with glasses and rudraksha malas sits in orange robes. Behind, a red-clad attendant holds the palanquin pole. Above is a yellow canopy hung with orange marigold strings and tassels, and a crowd lines a street with a temple gateway in the background under a clear sky.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09A festive outdoor procession on a decorated float under a saffron and orange canopy with tassels in teal, pink and purple. A smiling person in a dark brown garment wears a large gold crown, a long gold ceremonial necklace, and layered white and pink garlands, raising one hand in greeting. Beside them, a shirtless man with a white tilak and saffron-orange cloth wears a gold chain. Behind them is a temple pool with fountains, saffron flags, and bunting strung across the sky. Marigold garlands hang from the float's railing.2016-05-09Outdoor river procession under a large yellow canopy with tasselled fringe and purple, teal and pink tassels. A smiling figure seated on a red-draped platform raises one hand in greeting, wearing an ornate gold crown, a brown garment, a gold ceremonial necklace, and white and red flower garlands; gold bangles adorn the arms. Beside them a shirtless attendant in orange cloth and a rudraksha-style mala stands near the water. Strings of pennants, a red flag, marigold garlands, a decorated umbrella and onlookers fill the riverside scene with temple buildings behind.2016-05-09May 09th 20162016-05-09Outdoor procession scene at a religious gathering. A central seated figure wears a deep maroon turban, a maroon robe over a saffron-orange garment, a large gold pendant and layered rudraksha malas, and gold bangles; he is seated on a red-cushioned palanquin-like platform strewn with petals, with a red-and-gold fringed canopy above. Flanking him, a man in a white dhoti with a maroon-and-gold cloth and beaded malas sits at left, and in the background women in white and red saris and a man in saffron hold garlands and objects. A large ornate golden sun-motif fan with a deity face is at upper left, and a brass ritual vessel sits on the cushion. The chariot-like setting and garlands suggest a ratha procession.2015-09-15May 09th 20162016-05-09A smiling bare-chested man with long dark hair, a red bindi and white marks on his forehead, adjusts his hair while seated under a large orange canopy with teal and purple tassels and marigold garlands. He wears a dark brown cloth draped over his shoulders, a long rudraksha-style mala, heavy gold necklaces with a gold pendant, bangles and armlets. A bare-chested attendant with gold earrings stands at right. Behind them a crowd lines a stand, and a gold kalasha-topped staff and a pink feathered fan appear at left. A red banner with Hindi text is visible. a person appears here seated in a procession with distinctive gold ornaments and long hair.2016-05-09