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A dense street procession at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela moves between yellow metal barricades under a hazy sky. Many devotees in white dhotis and saffron-red shawls carry tall red flags, while others hold colourful umbrellas in orange, green and pink. Behind them a decorated palanquin or ratha with gold and yellow ornamentation is carried through the crowd. Trucks, vehicles and tree-lined roadside stalls with banners fill the background. Crowd is very large and extends beyond the frame.

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May 21 20162016-05-21A dense crowd fills a city street during a procession, with many people in white dhotis and red-and-white shawls carrying tall red flags on poles. A decorated palanquin-style float topped with a red and orange umbrella and a large framed portrait of a deity or saint is carried forward, flanked by green and orange umbrellas. Yellow metal barricades line the left side, a police officer stands in the background, and roadside shops and a yellow bus are visible. Many participants raise their hands and press forward.2016-05-21A large procession moves down a wide tree-lined street, with many red flags held aloft by marchers in white dhotis and red-and-white garments. A golden ornate palanquin or ratha is visible in the distance, shaded by a yellow floral umbrella carried in the foreground. Crowds of spectators line the roadside on the right, many raising phones. Roadside stalls and a red signboard appear on the right, and a metal barrier runs along the left edge.2016-05-21A large street procession at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela crowds a road lined with a yellow metal barrier. Many devotees in white dhotis and cream clothes walk among red flags, some wearing saffron or maroon sashes and rudraksha malas. An ornate golden chariot with a decorated canopy and floral garlands is pulled forward at the centre. Green and yellow umbrellas shade the crowd, and tents, a tanker truck and roadside stalls appear behind. Hundreds of people are visible, though many are partly hidden in the crowd.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large street procession moves through a crowded lane lined with trees and stalls, with police in khaki and volunteers in yellow safety vests holding back barriers. Many red flags on tall poles are carried by marchers in white dhotis and saffron-toned garments. A decorated golden palanquin with a kalasha-like canopy and a seated figure in orange and gold is carried forward at the center. Green and patterned umbrellas shade a group of women in white saris and beaded necklaces. Spectators crowd the roadside and balconies. No physical a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance here.2016-05-21A large street procession moves along a road lined with dense crowds on both sides, some spectators behind golden metal barriers. Many marchers in red, saffron and white clothing carry red flags on poles, and some hold yellow and green umbrellas. In the centre, a richly decorated golden chariot with an ornate canopy is pulled forward through the crowd. A pink and white striped decorative structure and a tall gate with red and white banners stand at the right, with trees and hazy sky beyond. Several people wear white and orange robes and walk closely around the chariot.2016-05-21A large procession moves down a dusty street lined with tents, stalls and yellow metal barriers at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela. Many robed sadhus in white and saffron walk in dense ranks, several carrying red and orange flags. Ahead, an ornate golden palanquin or ratha is carried above the crowd, with golden umbrellas raised. Uniformed police officers line the route beside the barriers. Banners and a large portrait of a saint hang from the stalls, and an announcement horn is mounted on a nearby pole. Spectators fill the sides of the road.2016-05-21A large crowd of devotees processes along a dusty roadside lined with tents and temporary stalls, under a hazy sky. Many participants wear white dhotis and shawls, with some in red-bordered garments; numerous red flags on poles are carried aloft, and a yellow umbrella shades a group near the foreground. Yellow metal barricades line the road on the left, where spectators stand behind railings. A decorated procession vehicle or palanquin with ornamented canopies is visible toward the centre, and a painted signboard appears on the right.2016-05-21A dense outdoor crowd fills a festival street during a procession, with many people holding large red flags on poles. Many men wear orange, saffron and white dhotis and red-and-white garments, some bare-chested, several with ash or tilak marks. Behind them, a decorated float or ratha topped with golden ornaments moves through, and colourful umbrellas in yellow, green and orange are raised above the crowd. Yellow metal barricades line the route, a man in a khaki shirt sits atop one barrier, and temporary stalls, vehicles and banners appear in the background.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21