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A street procession with a golden palanquin or ratha decorated with white and orange flower garlands hanging from its frame. In front, red flags on poles and brass cymbals and bells are visible. A shaved-headed man with orange tilak on his forehead and gold-coloured necklaces stands bare-chested in a red-brown dhoti. Beside him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies walk along the street, and a man with red vibhuti marks stands at left.

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A 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.2016-04-18A festive street procession at dusk on a decorated float or palanquin draped with flower garlands and hanging gold bells with coloured tassels. A man seated centrally wears an orange-red turban, a red garland and gold ornaments, sitting on a cushioned seat. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and shoulder cloths hold long poles, and men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand at the sides holding red flags. A small child in orange clothing sits at the front of the float. Crowds line the street and devotees reach out toward the float. Colourful tassel decorations hang on the right, and a red flag with a yellow emblem flies on the right edge.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A street procession at a crowded outdoor event with a central figure wearing a red-orange turban and a long white flower garland over a dark red-brown robe, holding a silver trident, flanked by men in white dhotis with gold borders and dark red-orange shawls with gold beaded necklaces. Behind them, ornate umbrellas with colourful tassels and red-orange flags rise above a dense crowd, and a man in the foreground wears a grey cap. Two men on the left have shaved heads and sacred marks on their foreheads. Banners and shop fronts line the street behind.2015-09-15A ceremonial procession on a city street in front of a pale green building, with a gold fringed umbrella canopy over a decorated palanquin. Garlands of orange marigolds and white jasmine hang from the canopy poles, with gold bells and colourful tassels. A bald man in a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl, with a sacred thread and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a tilak on his forehead, stands at the front and holds a garland. Two bare-chested men in white dhotis with gold borders and red waistcloths stand beside the palanquin, one holding white flowers. Red flags and a crowd of onlookers, some on a balcony, surround the procession.2016-04-18A 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.2016-04-18A festival procession on a street with a richly decorated palanquin draped in orange and white marigold and jasmine garlands, hung with brass bells and green tassels, and a golden pillar with bells. Bright orange and red umbrellas shade the scene. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk beside, one bare-chested man in a red sash and garlands. Red ceremonial flags with a painted figure stand at right. Partially visible people in the background.2016-04-18September 15 20152015-09-15A street procession in a busy Indian town with shopfronts and a temple gopuram behind. At centre, a man in saffron robes wears a long garland of white jasmine, a multi-strand gold bead necklace, a headband and tilak, and holds his hands clasped at waist level. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes wears a gold bead mala. To the right, a bare-chested man in a maroon cloth and mala stands next to a man in white dhoti and shawl. Behind them a red and gold ornate palanquin canopy is visible. a person at centre, shown in procession with devotees.2012-06-05Outdoor street procession at dusk with many people walking along a road. In the foreground a man in white dhoti with gold necklace, rudraksha-style red garland and a white cloth tied on his head carries a silver palanquin-style frame on his shoulder. Behind him, people in white and red robes carry red and saffron flags, including one with a saffron figure, and ornate red and gold umbrellas with tassels are visible. A bald man in orange-brown robe and gold necklace stands at left edge. Shops and multi-storey buildings line the street.2015-09-15April 18 20162016-04-18A street procession moves through a crowded urban lane with people watching from balconies and doorways. In the centre, a man in a deep red-orange turban and matching robes wears a large white and red flower garland and raises one hand in blessing; he holds a tall silver trident. Beside him, a bald man in orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold necklaces raises one arm and speaks. To the right, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a red sash carries a long staff with a microphone and wears a gold pendant, and other devotees in white and saffron walk behind. Several ceremonial umbrellas and a red-and-saffron flag appear overhead and at the edge. Marigold garlands and rudraksha malas are visible.2015-09-15