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Outdoor procession on a decorated float under a large multicolored ceremonial umbrella with tassels and marigold garlands. A man in a red-and-gold turban and gold necklaces stands center on the float, while a bald man in maroon robes with gold borders reaches toward him. Beside them, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim holds a silver trident-topped staff, and another man in white dhoti with a red sash stands nearby. Several saffron-robed sadhus and a woman in orange sit below, and a seated woman in orange holds a red-bordered sign. Brass kalasha finials hang from the canopy, and a crowd fills the street with a red flag in the background.

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A ceremonial procession on a decorated ratha or palanquin under a large orange and multicoloured fringed canopy draped with garlands of white and pink flowers and hanging gold kalasha-shaped ornaments. A seated figure in a red-and-gold turban and gold necklaces sits on a golden throne-like seat, his hand raised in blessing. Beside him a young boy in saffron-orange robes with a long braid sits on the platform holding a red and white printed sheet. Standing around the platform are men in maroon and brown sannyasi-style robes with gold borders, one holding a long staff, another with a rudraksha mala and a walkie-talkie. On the left, men in white dhotis with gold borders stand near a trident held upright, and a bald man with white vibhuti marks on his forehead stands at the lower left. Several other people are visible, including a man with a white forehead mark at lower left, and a crowd is seen at the edges of the scene under a clear blue sky.2015-09-15Outdoor procession on a flower-decorated palanquin under a large ornate umbrella with peacock-feather motifs. A seated figure on a golden throne wears a red turban and garlands. Standing to the left, two men in white dhotis with gold borders hold a trident and a staff, and a bare-chested man at left wears a white tilak. Beside the throne, a young boy in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala sits on a gold stool holding a red book, while several bare-shouldered men in maroon-brown dhotis with gold borders support the palanquin. Garlands of white and pink flowers hang from the frame.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15Outdoor procession scene on a decorated float with a canopy of marigold and flower garlands and a large orange umbrella. A seated man in a maroon-red turban and gold necklaces receives garlands while a bare-headed man in maroon robe and gold chains pours or places flowers. Three men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the front, one holding a microphone and one holding a long ceremonial staff. Devotees in orange and saffron clothes reach up with hands raised, and a seated child in orange garments bows with hands near the head. Marigold petals and a golden kalasha-like ornament decorate the float, and a red cloth is draped over the railing.2015-09-15Outdoor procession at a festival camp. A decorated golden palanquin with a yellow fringed canopy, garlands and tassels is carried forward. A seated figure in red and gold robes with a red-and-gold headdress raises one hand in blessing. Beside the palanquin a young boy in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden seat strewn with flower petals. Around them, men in deep maroon robes with gold borders and bare shaved heads push and walk alongside, while a man in white dhoti with gold border and a red rudraksha mala stands at the left in the foreground. Bright bangles and cool white sky frame the scene.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15Outdoor procession scene with a crowd pressing close around a golden-throne vehicle under a decorated canopy hung with tassels and marigold garlands. A seated man in a maroon-brown robe with a gold-edged cloth, a rudraksha-bead necklace and gold chains receives offerings; his right hand is extended toward a child in orange. Standing beside the vehicle, men in white dhotis with gold borders hold a long ceremonial staff and a ritual fan, and one wears a gold-bordered white garment. A bare-chested man in brown robes stands at right. Devotees in orange and saffron clothes, a woman in an orange floral top and a checked-shirt man reach up with flower garlands and phones. A red-and-saffron flag and a parade of ornate sadhus appear in the background.2015-09-15A festive procession on a decorated ratha chariot with a tasselled canopy and marigold garlands. A bare-chested man in brown robes with rudraksha and bead necklaces sits on a gold-trimmed seat; a child in orange sits in front of him. Standing attendants in white dhoti and red-and-white sashes hold a trident and ceremonial staff; one wears a red-and-gold turban. Crowds of devotees line the foreground, and a saffron flag rises at the left.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A festival procession on a flower-decorated ratha. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and orange-red headwear sits on a red cushioned throne beneath a large gold fringed umbrella and hanging brass bells. A bald man in a saffron-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at the right holding a long staff, and a man in a white dhoti and white shirt holds a red-and-orange umbrella on the left. Marigold garlands drape the chariot, red flags fly, and a cameraman films beside a crowd of women in saris and onlookers in bright clothing. Blue and orange umbrellas and pennant bunting decorate the street.2016-04-18A festive procession on a street, with a decorated golden palanquin or ratha carrying a seated figure under an orange ceremonial umbrella strung with hanging lanterns and flower garlands. In the foreground, a man in a maroon robe with gold-edged cloth and a rudraksha mala sprinkles or places yellow flowers over the palanquin. Beside him, a young girl in orange clothes sits on the golden seat, and a bald man in a maroon robe with a bead necklace holds a red-covered tray. Three men in white dhotis and shawls stand on the left, one holding a trident. Crowds press close, and sadhus in orange and saffron robes march with flags and umbrellas in the background under an overcast sky.2015-09-15