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A festival procession on a flower-decorated palanquin under an orange canopy with gold finials and tassels. A seated figure in an orange-red robe, red turban and layered garlands of orange and white flowers sits on a gold-trimmed peetha, a bare-headed man in a white dhoti holds a long ceremonial staff at the left, and a shaved-headed man in orange-red cloth with a rudraksha mala stands at the right beside a small brown shoulder bag. Attendants in white and khaki uniforms hold staffs and blue and yellow umbrellas at the edges, and red and orange flags with bunting fill the background under a pale sky.

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April 18 20162016-04-18A photograph of a decorated palanquin procession. Seated centrally under an orange canopy is a figure in saffron-orange robes, a red-and-orange turban and multiple beaded garlands, holding a ceremonial staff. Marigold and white flower garlands drape the canopy and palanquin poles, with gold bells and green-and-gold tassels hanging from the canopy. A man in a white dhoti and bare chest with a red-and-gold shawl stands on the left holding a ceremonial staff, and a bald man in a saffron-brown dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands on the right near an attendant in a khaki uniform. Red flags and a blue umbrella frame the scene, with festive bunting strung overhead. Four people are visible.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festival procession on a crowded street, with a large golden palanquin at centre carrying a seated sadhu in orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala. Attendants in white dhotis hold red flags and white chamaras, and a bare-chested attendant plays a long brass horn. Yellow, blue and multicoloured parasols shade the palanquin, and orange-clad sadhus sit on the cart beside it. Uniformed police line the route and a large crowd fills the background.2016-04-22February 10 20132013-02-10Outdoor procession on a gilded palanquin under a saffron canopy decorated with marigold garlands, tassels and brass bells. A seated figure in a red-and-maroon turban and rudraksha-style beaded garland raises one hand in blessing, with a yellow parasol and a red-handled staff nearby. Standing at right is a man in white dhoti and shawl, wearing glasses and gold chain garlands. At left, a man with an orange forehead mark wears a rust-orange shawl and beaded garlands. A younger man in white with a gold-bordered cloth stands beside the palanquin, and marigold petals line the gold seat. Green trees form the background.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A figure in a rust-red turban and red-brown shawl waves from a golden ratha procession vehicle decorated with marigold garlands, tassels in orange, green, purple, pink and turquoise, and hanging golden bells. An orange umbrella with beaded fringe shelters the seated figure. Behind, attendants in white dhotis with bare upper bodies and gold armlets stand near the chariot; one holds a trident-like staff and another stands with a ceremonial axe. The figure wears a multi-strand gold and bead necklace with a garland of red flowers. Trees and a stone structure form the background.2016-04-18A procession on a decorated palanquin under colourful umbrellas: a seated man in a deep red turban and red-and-gold garments, wearing layered gold and white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a red cushioned seat. A shaved-headed attendant in saffron-orange cloth with a gold-bordered shawl holds a red flag, while a white-clad attendant in a gold-edged dhoti and another in a red-and-gold shawl hold a golden staff and fan. Umbrellas with mirror-embroidered fringes, green and red tassels and gold bells decorate the frame, and marigold garlands hang from the palanquin. Three people are visible in front of the palanquin, the seated figure included. This is a procession scene, with ritual parasols and palanquin rather than a fixed ceremony named in the image.2016-04-18A seated figure rides in a gold-and-flower-decorated palanquin or ratha during a procession. The figure wears a red-and-maroon turban, orange-red shawl, and a beaded necklace of gold chains and garlands. Attendants in white dhotis stand beside the carriage, one holding an orange parasol with beaded fringe. The palanquin is draped in white and orange marigold garlands, with hanging gold bells and green and maroon tassels. Behind them, other ceremonial umbrellas and a blurred street setting appear. Appearance-based labelling is uncertain, so the seated figure is described by role as a palanquin rider.2016-04-18Outdoor procession under a gold and maroon canopy hung with marigold garlands, golden bells and tassels in purple, red and green. A smiling figure in a rust-red turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on a pink-cushioned seat with marigolds and white flowers, one hand resting on the flower-covered rail. An attendant on the left in white dhoti with gold border holds an orange parasol and wears gold beads and a long garland. On the right, a person in rust-red robes with gold border and a gold-beaded necklace stands at the edge of the frame. Orange and yellow flags flutter in the background.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18