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A procession on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha canopy hung with marigold and white flower garlands and tasseled finials in orange, red and green. A seated figure in a maroon turban and dark robe holds a silver trident aloft with one raised hand, wearing bangles and a long dark hair. Beside the canopy, a shaved-headed attendant with a vertical tilak and a rudraksha-style mala stands, and a younger attendant in a white dhoti with a gold border and white shawl stands near them. Ceremonial spears and a decorated staff rest on the right, and carved gold panels line the base of the palanquin. A blurred head in the foreground and a partial figure at the far right frame the scene.

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A festival procession on a golden palanquin decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and a red-and-orange canopy hung with colourful tassels and bells. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a gold crown and a white and purple flower garland, holding a sword. In the foreground a man in maroon-red robes and a gold-beaded necklace holds a silver trident, and a second attendant in maroon robes with a beaded mala stands beside him. Floral swags hang along the golden base of the palanquin.2013-02-10A procession on an ornate golden palanquin-style float with an orange canopy trimmed with marigold and white flower garlands and hanging tassels in red, green, and black. Seated under the canopy is a figure in a maroon turban, layered marigold and yellow garlands, and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a flower garland. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at the float, and a long white ceremonial staff is held in the left foreground. The scene is an outdoor festival procession.2016-04-18A figure in a red-orange turban and ornate gold-and-red attire sits on a golden palanquin beneath a large gold fringed umbrella with a dark central motif. The canopy is hung with orange and white garlands, green, purple and red tassels, and gold bells. Beside the palanquin, a man in a white garment with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces holds a trident, while another attendant in a white shirt stands nearby. Red flags and a pink building with a painted deity mural form the background.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18February 10 20132013-02-10A smiling person in a dark red-maroon turban and saffron-maroon robe sits on a richly decorated golden palanquin or ratha draped with marigold garlands and jasmine-like white flowers, orange and green tassels and red and purple fabric. A rudraksha mala hangs over the shoulders, with gold necklaces and gold bangles visible. Beside the palanquin a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth holds a silver trident staff. Trees and a festival setting with tented decorations appear in the background.2016-04-18A seated man in a maroon-red turban and ornate saffron-gold robes rides on a gilded golden palanquin under a canopy of golden flower garlands and an orange-yellow umbrella with tassels in purple, red and green. He wears a long garland of white and yellow flowers and a rudraksha mala, with gold bangles on his wrists. Beside him at left, a bald attendant in rust-red dhoti and sash holds a cord and stands on the platform, and at right an attendant in white dhoti with a gold-trimmed staff helps at the palanquin rail. A metal spear-like staff and a gold ceremonial mace stand near the seat. Crowd members in the foreground are partly visible.2016-04-18Photograph of a procession scene outdoors under a clear blue sky. In the foreground a large golden trident (trishul) is held upright, its tines and central shaft ornately finished. Behind it a seated figure wears a red-orange headband with a vibhuti mark on the forehead and an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulder, with long dark hair visible. A dark red canopy umbrella with tasseled fringe of pink, green and black shades over the figure, and a tall saffron-orange flag stands on the left. A silver-toned ornamental carriage frame and a garland of marigolds and white flowers appear at right. The figure is partly obscured by the trident, and the person's face is not clearly visible.2007-12-25A decorated ceremonial palanquin procession at night, framed by marigold and mixed flower garlands and hanging tassels in pink, yellow, blue and purple. A red and blue canopy topped with a silver trident shades the scene. Seated in the palanquin's centre is a person in a rust-coloured turban and saffron-orange robe, smiling, wearing pink and white flower garlands and holding a trident-topped staff. Beside them a figure in orange and a bare-chested attendant with white-painted forehead and a rudraksha mala raise a silver staff. Others in white and orange clothing with painted foreheads stand nearby. a person: the seated figure wears a rust turban, saffron robe and flower garlands, with a trident staff. Scene shows Maha Kumbh procession setting.2013-02-10A festive procession on a decorated palanquin under a gold canopy with orange and gold fringe. A person in a maroon-red turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits smiling on a floral-draped seat, with one hand resting on the garland-covered rail. On the left, a man in white dhoti with gold border holds an orange ceremonial parasol pole. On the right, a figure in rust-orange robes with gold necklace stands beside the palanquin. Marigold and jasmine garlands, tassels and bells hang from the canopy, with a small image in the seat's gold base.2016-04-18February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10