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A night procession moves along a sandy dirt path lined with orange flags on poles. At the centre, a figure in an orange-red robe walks in front of an illuminated palanquin or ratha decorated with lamps and a canopy. Around him, devotees in white kurtas and dhotis and women in saris and salwar kameez in green, pink, blue and yellow walk in procession. A woman in a deep red sari stands at the right edge and a person in a white top and red skirt is near the lower right. Dark sky and a distant mound fill the background.

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A nighttime procession on a dirt road lit by floodlights and handheld lamps. At the centre, a richly decorated palanquin or ratha with a pointed, multicoloured canopy glows with lights and carries a deity murti. A large ornamental umbrella with a fringed multicoloured top is held aloft above the group. Devotees in white, yellow and red dress walk on both sides, many carrying small orange flags. A figure in a saffron-orange robe and a man in a red-and-gold robe walk near the front, and several people in white clothing surround them. Some carry flaming lamps.2011-12-05Night procession on a dirt road between brick walls, lit by a dark sky. Saffron and orange flags fly on poles at left and right. At center, a decorated palanquin or chariot with a canopy and ornamental panels moves forward, with a lit oil lamp visible near it. Ahead of it walk several men in saffron and orange robes, one in a long orange shawl, plus others in white dhotis and white shirts. 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Near the centre, a man in an orange-red garment with a saffron shawl walks beside a man in a deep orange robe. Behind them, devotees in white ritual clothes and women in yellow and pink saris follow, some holding small flags. A cameraman in dark clothing on the right raises a video camera. The surroundings are dark, with crowds lit by the torches and lamps.2011-12-05Night procession on a dirt road in front of a red boundary wall. A large illuminated temple chariot or shrine with a lit deity murti sits in the background beneath a dark sky. A white and red canopy umbrella is carried above the group, and several saffron flags and lit torches are held by walkers. Central figure in an orange-red dhoti and shawl walks in front, a person with long hair and ornate garments, though the appearance is uncertain at this distance. Around him are devotees in white and saffron, a woman in a turquoise sari, and a man in a white shirt and green pants. 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Floodlights and a temple tower are visible in the dark background.2011-12-05December 15 20112011-12-15A night procession moves along a dirt road past a red-brick wall, with a lit ratha or palanquin carrying a deity murti decorated with garlands in the background. A large white umbrella with colourful tassels is held aloft over a man in a red-and-orange sanyasi robe at centre. Beside him walks a man in an orange robe with a bare head and a tall orange shawl-like wrap, while devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with rudraksha malas, follow closely. Orange flags on poles line the route. A bare-chested devotee with a white dhoti is at right. Dozens of people fill the frame.2011-12-05Night procession moving toward an illuminated stone temple shrine with a tiered spire, lit by a warm glow at the far end. Many devotees carry orange and saffron flags on poles, some with a blue-and-orange banner. A man in a white shirt and light trousers wears a rudraksha mala and carries a young boy in red on his shoulders. Women in white, pink and orange saris and a man in a grey sweater walk in the crowd, some with rudraksha malas. A large orange-clad figure and several devotees in red and orange clothing are visible near the centre. Dark sky and an open paved ground frame the scene.2011-12-05