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A festival procession fills a crowded street. At centre, a figure sits under a golden ornate palanquin canopy decorated with flowers, red and white banners and a gold kalasha-topped crown, raising one hand in blessing. Around the palanquin, saffron-clad attendants in orange and white walk and carry poles, while dense crowds of devotees line the barricades. Red and green umbrellas and many red flags fill the scene, with a decorated orange-and-blue ceremonial pot in the foreground.

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A photograph of a large street procession in an Indian city. At the centre, a golden ornate ratha or palanquin-style chariot with a gilded canopy and a floral garland-decorated seat carries a robed figure standing and raising one hand, wearing a garland and saffron cloth. Colourful striped canopies and red and green umbrellas shade the vehicle. Around it, saffron-robed devotees and white-clad sannyasis walk among red flags, and a uniformed police officer in khaki walks beside a motorised cart. Metal barricades line the road, and a crowd fills the street and sidewalks.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A large street procession at a Kumbh Mela-style event. A man in an ornate golden palanquin or ratha with a gilded canopy and flower garlands sits on a red-cushioned seat, wearing an orange-red turban and layered red-and-orange beaded garlands, with one hand raised in blessing. A saffron-robed attendant stands beside the palanquin, and other men in orange and red clothing walk alongside. Red and orange flags, a large green umbrella, police officers in khaki uniforms, and dense crowds lining the road fill the scene. Hand-painted banners and a framed portrait of a bearded man hang on the right. Trees and a street lamp are visible overhead.2016-05-21A golden ornate palanquin-style chariot is carried through a dense crowd of devotees during a procession. A man seated on the gold throne-like seat under a gilded canopy raises one hand in blessing; he wears a dark garment, a long beaded necklace and gold armbands, and a golden crown-like headpiece. The canopy is topped with a gold finial and decorated with garlands of pink and white flowers and colourful fabric streamers. Red flags and red-and-saffron umbrellas surround the procession. Men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls, some with rudraksha malas and bare chests, walk alongside, and a uniformed police officer holding a rifle stands in front. Red banners with photos line the street on the left and right.2016-05-21A festive procession on a crowded city street. A large golden ratha-style palanquin, decorated with a gilt sun-shaped backdrop, garlands of pink and yellow flowers, and colourful fringed canopies, is carried forward. A standing figure in orange robes with a red-and-orange banner bearing a portrait is positioned on the float, raising one hand. Men in white dhotis with garlands and rudraksha malas pull or walk alongside the cart. A uniformed police officer in khaki stands at left, and a large crowd lines the street with many saffron flags. On the right, a blue banner shows a portrait of a woman with folded hands in a red sari, with partial Devanagari text. Loudspeakers and colourful signboards are visible overhead.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21