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April 18 20162016-04-18December 22 20102010-12-22A ceremonial procession on a decorated palanquin draped in marigold garlands and orange flowers. A seated figure in a red-and-gold turban and ornate robes sits at the centre, with a man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl holding a fan of attendants beside him. Large gold, yellow and blue ceremonial umbrellas with sequined fringe shade the palanquin, and red flags flutter above. Uniformed police and security officers in khaki and camouflage caps push through a dense crowd of men in white shirts and a shaved-headed man in orange clothing. Several people carry or hold items along the procession route.2016-04-18April 22 20162016-04-22December 05 20162016-12-05April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor street procession at dusk. A golden ratha-style float carries a red-robed deity murti with gold crown and green blouse, decorated with garlands and a red cloth backdrop. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, some wearing orange saffron shawls and one in orange sannyasi-style clothing. A large multicoloured parasol with tassels shades the procession, and orange-red flags are carried. Spectators stand in the foreground and a yellow bus is parked behind.2009-01-20April 18 20162016-04-18A festival procession on a street crowded with devotees. At centre, a gilded ratha chariot carries two deity murtis seated on a yellow cloth, one crowned and one in green and gold, decorated with pink and red flower garlands. A standing attendant in an orange-and-white dhoti and a gold shawl stands beside them under a golden canopy. Ahead, a man in white with orange sashes holds a rope, and many saffron, orange and pink flags and umbrellas fill the scene. Spectators in white, checked and dark shirts press close, many photographing, and a man in a blue cap and white shirt steers a vehicle at right. A torn-off banner partly visible at right and a sign at upper left carry Hindi text. No identifiable a person appearance is evident among the visible figures.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A festival procession seen from above on a crowded street. A large ornate palanquin with a white canopy edged in gold fringe and tassels is decorated with orange and white marigold garlands and hanging brass bells. Seated figures on the palanquin wear reddish-orange and white garments. Men in white dhotis with gold borders stand beside and behind it, one holding a long pole. Red and orange flags, colourful umbrellas in blue, red, green and yellow, and spectators with raised hands fill the street. Many people are visible in the crowd.2016-04-18December 22 20102010-12-22