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Night procession photograph. A decorated wooden palanquin or ratha, draped in colourful striped and patterned cloth with orange tassels, glows with lamplight around a lit deity murti framed by a red arch. In the foreground, several men in white kurtas and dhotis walk with their backs to the camera, and one man holds a large orange umbrella over the procession. A woman in a dark patterned sari stands at right. Dark foliage surrounds the scene.

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Night photograph of a festival procession. A brightly painted, decorated palanquin or chariot shrine with blue, red, yellow and white panels and gold fringe carries an illuminated deity murti garlanded in marigolds. Several men in white kurtas and dhotis walk alongside and carry the shrine, while a man on the right holds a red umbrella overhead. Figures in shadow fill the foreground and background. Dark trees and foliage frame the scene.2010-11-19A night procession carries an ornate, brightly painted palanquin or ratha with a deity murti visible in the lit shrine, decorated with red, yellow, blue and white floral and geometric panels. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts walk beside and behind it, one holding a large orange umbrella against the rain. A man in white stands near the front carrying a pole of the palanquin, and the wet ground reflects the lights. Three or four people are clearly visible in the foreground, with others partly hidden behind the shrine.2010-11-19Night procession at a decorated ratha, a small temple-like chariot with a colorful cloth canopy in red, blue, yellow and green patterns with yellow fringe, pillars wrapped in patterned fabric, and a deity murti garlanded with marigolds and flowers inside. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts walk around it, one in the foreground holds a large orange umbrella over the deity, and another in white steadies a long wooden pole at the cart's side. Dark background with a few lights.2010-11-19A night procession in rain under an orange umbrella. Devotees in white clothes walk along a wet path beside a brightly decorated ratha/palanquin with painted colourful pillars, a garland-draped deity murti lit warmly inside, and a flower-garlanded central figure. A man in saffron-orange cloth carries an item near the front. Several umbrellas and onlookers stand at the edges, with dark trees behind.2010-11-19Night procession photographed in rain beneath a large orange umbrella held by a figure at left. Behind them a palanquin or ratha with colourful painted pillars in red, yellow, blue and white stands before a deity murti adorned with orange-yellow and red garlands and a blue-draped form. Devotees in white and saffron-orange robes walk along a dark path, some holding trays or offerings. Other people in white, blue and patterned clothing crowd on the right beneath trees, and a lit figure stands far left.2010-11-19Night procession in a village street. In the left foreground a man in white clothing with a red-and-orange shawl holds a bright orange umbrella overhead. Behind him stands a decorated palanquin or ratha with striped and painted pillars in red, blue and yellow, a canopy, and a lit deity murti garlanded with red flowers at its centre. Several people in white and cream clothes, some in orange, stand around the vehicle, and a person in a leopard-print shawl stands near the camera. A ceremonial trident-like staff is visible at right. Floodlights and a lantern-shaped lamp light the scene.2010-11-19A night procession photographed from behind a group of devotees, one holding a large orange umbrella against the dark sky. Ahead, an ornately decorated palanquin or ratha glows with lights and is draped in colourful striped and patterned cloth, with a central figure framed by garlands and flowers. Several people in white and cream clothing walk beside the structure, some in saffron-orange garments, and a yellow umbrella appears at the right. A portrait banner with an orange-robed figure stands at left near a street lamp, and the scene is lit by the warm glow of the decorated carriage.2010-11-19A night procession moves past a brightly lit, decorated chariot-like shrine with a tall spired top and glowing deity figure. A person in an orange umbrella-shaded area leads the way, with an orange-robed figure in front and several white-clad devotees walking alongside. A child in pink clothes is visible at left among the crowd. A man at right wears white clothing and a beaded necklace and holds his hands together near his chest. Blurred lights and umbrellas suggest a motion-filled evening procession with a ratha. a person candidates are not clearly distinguishable from appearance, so the figure's identity is uncertain.2010-11-19A night procession photographed in dim light. A decorated palanquin or ratha is lit from within, draped with marigold garlands and a red and gold shawl, carrying a deity murti with a red floral garland. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts walk beside it, some carrying the poles and steadying the structure. In the foreground a figure in a saffron-orange garment and a patterned wrap stands under an orange umbrella, slightly blurred. A bright light glows behind the palanquin.2010-11-19A night procession moves along a dirt road lit by small handheld flames. A decorated palanquin-style chariot, bright with lights and a red-and-gold deity murti under an illuminated canopy, is carried at the center. Men in white dhotis and orange-saffron cloths walk near the carriage, some holding long ceremonial staffs and oil lamps. A red umbrella is raised over the procession, and onlookers in darker clothing stand at the right edge. A palm-lined street and small buildings frame the scene in darkness.2010-11-19A night procession moves along a dirt road lit by hand-held torches. At the centre, an ornate decorated palanquin or chariot with a colourful tiered canopy and a red-and-yellow painted panel holds a lit deity murti surrounded by flowers. A red umbrella is raised above the procession. Several people in white dhotis and kurtas, and women in white saris, walk closely around the vehicle, some in orange or saffron garments carrying flaming torches. Palm trees and dark foliage frame the scene, and a few spectators stand at the edges.2010-11-19Night procession at an outdoor ground: a decorated wooden ratha/palanquin with a colourful striped and embroidered canopy, orange fringe, and a gilded kalasha finial, carrying a deity murti adorned with orange-red marigold garlands. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas pull or carry the poles of the ratha, some wearing rudraksha malas and red-orange shawls. A man in a pink-striped kurta stands at the right edge. Torches and oil lamps light the scene, and a person's hand holds a flame at the lower right. Dark sky and a distant street light frame the procession.2010-11-19