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A golden palanquin procession in a street with an ornate gilded canopy hung with green and red tassels and marigold garlands. A seated figure in a rust-red turban, saffron-orange robe, long gold-beaded and rudraksha necklaces and ornate bangles sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, smiling and holding a marigold. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with a red staff walks at left, and a cameraman in white dhoti and rudraksha mala films at right. A crowd reaches up with raised hands and phones. A shop sign reads Dawakhana. a person appears as the seated figure, identified by appearance cues: turban, saffron clothing, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala, and the throne-procession role.

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April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festive procession on a street in Ujjain, with a seated figure in a red turban and orange-saffron robes and a multi-strand rudraksha mala riding a golden palanquin-style chariot. The chariot is decorated with marigold garlands, orange and red tassels, golden bells and a golden finial. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti holds a tall red-and-white pole or parasol beside the chariot, while a second attendant in white dhoti stands at the right, and a monk in saffron robes with a gold chain stands further right. A crowd of people raise hands and mobile phones toward the chariot. Shop signs and a hoarding are visible in the background.2016-04-18A procession scene in which a man in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a golden palanquin, wearing a rudraksha mala, a gold chain, garlands of yellow and pink flowers, and gold bangles. He smiles and is adorned with flower garlands. To his left stands a man with long dark hair in white dhoti with a golden border, holding a silver staff and wearing beaded gold necklaces. To the right, a man in a white dhoti with gold-bordered shawl films with a professional video camera. Behind them hang golden bells with red, green and purple tassels and a golden canopy with orange fringe, with a yellow parasol above.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festive street procession with a seated figure on an ornate golden palanquin-style seat, dressed in a deep maroon-orange robe with a matching orange turban and layered gold necklaces. Around him, a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with gold border holds a long red pole with a gold finial, while a bald man in saffron-orange robes and gold beaded necklace stands at right and another white-clad attendant stands behind. Above are an orange ceremonial umbrella, green and red tassels, gold bells, and marigold and white garlands. Crowds in the foreground reach up with raised hands and mobile phones to photograph the procession. Photo of a street procession with a ceremonial seat decorated with marigold garlands.2016-04-18Outdoor procession on a decorated golden palanquin under a canopy with fringed tassels and marigold garlands. A woman in a red-orange turban and matching saffron garment, wearing a gold necklace and a garland, sits on the seat and smiles. A man in white garments with a white shawl and rudraksha mala sits in front of her, holding a white fan-like object. A man in a white dhoti and gold armlet stands at the left holding a silver pole. A bald man in saffron robes with a gold necklace and rudraksha beads gestures from the right. Photo credit line shows2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festive outdoor ritual scene with a seated figure on an ornate gold-framed throne with red cushions, under a gold canopy with hanging leaf-shaped finials. The seated person wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robe, long gold-and-bead necklace and gold armlets, with hands together holding a small pink item. Before the throne, a metal plate of offerings and a tray with small bowls. Standing nearby in orange and saffron clothes, rudraksha-style necklaces and vibhuti marks is a bald man with glasses, and an older man in orange with a shawl gestures. On the right, men in pink and yellow clothing raise a hand. Red flags and pink temple-style structures appear behind. A camera operator in an orange shirt films in the lower left. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, with a saffron turban, long gold necklace and orange robe, in the presence of ritual attendants.2016-04-24April 18 20162016-04-18A man in a rust-red turban and rust-orange robe waves his right hand while seated on a richly decorated palanquin under a canopy fringed with gold tassels and marigold garlands. He wears heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala, gold bangles and a red bindi. Behind him a man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a long ceremonial staff, and a red flag and a gilded kalasha-style finial stand nearby. A procession setting with outdoor street trees and onlookers in the background.2016-04-18