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A festival procession moves through a dense crowd on a street. A decorated palanquin with a golden canopy, bells, marigold garlands and white flower strands carries a seated figure in an orange-red turban and a crowned, ornate costume. Beside it, a uniformed man in a grey-khaki shirt and cap stands near the palanquin. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe with rudraksha beads and eyeglasses walks at the front holding a long pole, with white-clad attendants and many red flags bearing portraits around him. Colourful umbrellas in blue, orange and yellow shade the crowd.

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April 18 20162016-04-18A festival procession on a street lined with police officers in khaki uniforms and dark caps. At the centre, a seated figure in orange-gold robes and a garlanded shawl sits on an ornate decorated palanquin draped with marigold garlands and bells, under a large gold fringed umbrella. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti holds up a long-handled fan or chowri beside the seat, while a bald man in saffron-brown robes with a rudraksha mala walks alongside the palanquin. Red flags, orange and blue parasols and bunting fill the scene. Faint printed portraits appear at the edges.2016-04-18A procession on a street crowded with onlookers. A figure with a red turban and garland sits on an ornate gold palanquin-style carriage under a gold canopy with fringe, raising a hand in greeting. Ceremonial attendants in white dhotis with orange-and-gold ornaments stand around the carriage, and a man in a khaki uniform stands on the platform edge. Red flags, a flower-decorated arch with hanging brass bells and tassels, and marigold garlands surround the scene. Uniformed police line the street and the crowd raises hands to the carriage.2016-04-18April 22 20162016-04-22A golden ornate palanquin-style chariot is carried through a dense crowd of devotees during a procession. A man seated on the gold throne-like seat under a gilded canopy raises one hand in blessing; he wears a dark garment, a long beaded necklace and gold armbands, and a golden crown-like headpiece. The canopy is topped with a gold finial and decorated with garlands of pink and white flowers and colourful fabric streamers. Red flags and red-and-saffron umbrellas surround the procession. Men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls, some with rudraksha malas and bare chests, walk alongside, and a uniformed police officer holding a rifle stands in front. Red banners with photos line the street on the left and right.2016-05-21Outdoor procession on a sunny day, with a decorated ceremonial palanquin-like carriage hung with garlands of marigold and orange flowers. Several bare-chested attendants in white dhotis with gold borders walk beside it, one holding a long ornate handle. Large ceremonial umbrellas are visible: a gold-fringed umbrella overhead and a turquoise umbrella with mirror-like beaded fringe in the foreground. Red and orange flags fly on poles. Uniformed police officers in khaki and a man in dark sunglasses and white shirt stand in the crowd, a saffron-robed figure is partly visible among the devotees, and flower petals scatter in the air.2016-04-18Photograph of a dense crowd at a Kumbh Mela procession. At center, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange-and-gold turban, and orange beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne-like palanquin decorated with carved gold figures. Attendants in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees with rudraksha-style beads stand and sit around the platform, some holding red and saffron flags and decorative umbrellas. Crowds of devotees with raised hands and phones press in on both sides of the street, and striped and colourful umbrellas line the route under trees. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron robes, orange turban and beaded necklaces, which is a probable appearance-based match to a person on a procession palanquin.2016-04-22A seated figure rides in a gilded palanquin during a procession, shaded by an orange umbrella with mirrored fringe and a green-and-white umbrella. The central person wears a red-and-maroon turban, a red-orange garment, and layered garlands of orange marigolds and pink flowers, with rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces. Flanking attendants are bare-chested or in white dhotis with gold borders, holding a large red ceremonial flag on a pole. Golden poles, marigold garlands and a kalasha-like finial frame the palanquin, with trees and flags in the background.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A large crowd fills a street during a procession at a Kumbh Mela event. At the centre, a seated figure in saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold palanquin with carved panels, adorned with beaded necklaces. Beside him, another person in orange and a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti hold ceremonial items; a man in white dhoti stands behind with a wooden pole. Red and orange flags, colourful umbrellas and drums surround the palanquin. Uniformed police officers and crowd members in mixed clothing press close, many raising hands or taking photographs with phones.2016-04-22A festival procession on a gilded palanquin decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, multicoloured tassels and bells, and a rainbow canopy. A seated figure on the palanquin wears a long multicoloured flower garland and an orange cloth, and is shown in profile, with a crown-like headdress. Around the palki, several people in white and light clothing carry tall poles with orange-red flags bearing a blue emblem and text, and a dense crowd of devotees, including an older woman in a white sari at the right edge, surrounds the palanquin under an overcast sky.2011-07-15April 18 20162016-04-18