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A night procession on an open ground under a starry black sky. Several devotees in white dhotis and white saris walk among multicolored ceremonial umbrellas and decorated parasols with gold fringe, one large umbrella with a deity mural at its center. Some people wear orange shawls, and a woman in a red and gold sari stands near a drummer playing a drum. Metal scaffolding frames the edges of the open space, and a bright lamp is held up near the procession.

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Night photograph of a religious procession at an open-air ground under a starry sky. Devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing walk around a decorated palanquin or ratha topped with a colourful canopy and a deity murti on display. Several large umbrellas with multicoloured fringed panels and ornate patterns are carried above the procession, with a line of people carrying them on poles. Some participants wear orange shawls and white dhotis or saris, and a few hold lamps. Metal scaffolding frames stand at the edges of the ground.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23A night procession on a dark open ground under a starry sky. Many devotees in white dhotis and white saris walk among colourful decorated parasols and a large multicoloured ornamental float with a deity murti at the centre. A man in a dark shirt and a woman in an orange sari carry a flagpole with a trident-like staff. A drummer in white holds a large drum, and a person in an orange shawl stands near the front. Lamplight and a metal frame structure are visible at the edges.2006-12-23A nighttime outdoor procession moves across an open paved courtyard under a dark sky with bright speckled light. Many people in white clothes and orange shawls walk in a crowd, several holding brass oil lamps or trumpets. Colourful umbrellas with fringed edges and a decorated palanquin or ratha frame stand behind the group, with a tall flag pole visible. A man in saffron robes walks near the centre, and a few women in white saris and orange shawls walk nearby. Open steel-framed pavilion structures line the sides of the courtyard.2006-12-23Night procession on an open sandy ground lit by a few lamps. Many devotees in white dhotis and white saris, several wearing saffron-orange shawls over their shoulders, stand around and walk among ornate colourful parasols with red, gold and teal panels on tall poles. At the centre, a decorated palanquin-style float with a fan-shaped rayed canopy carries a deity murti. A man in white holds a raised metal pot or vessel overhead, and a flame burns at the right edge. Some devotees have their hands folded in prayer. Simple open-sided shelters with metal frames stand in the background.2006-12-23Night procession on an open ground lit by scattered lights, with a canopy-style structure and a decorated palanquin or ratha in the background. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts walk in two lines, many wearing orange shawls. Several men carry tall golden flags and ornate umbrellas with colourful fringed canopies, and a drummer beats a drum in the centre. A woman in a red and gold sari stands among them, and at the centre a figure in an orange robe walks at the head of the procession. Some devotees fold their hands in prayer. Lightweight metal frames stand at the sides of the ground.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23 +2 copiesNight procession at a temple ground lit by dim lamps under a dark sky. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas walk in a crowd, many wearing orange or saffron shawls over their shoulders, some carrying lit lamps or staffs. Several large colourful umbrellas with blue, green, red and yellow panels and fringed edges are carried above the procession. At right, a decorated ratha or palanquin with a rainbow-coloured canopy and a tall white banner is visible. Women in saris and children are among the marchers.2006-12-23A night procession moves along a dark open ground under scattered lights. Devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, many with saffron-orange shawls, walk in two rows. Several musicians play drums and horns, and a few people carry tall ornate umbrellas in red, yellow and green, plus a lit torch held high on the right. Women in saris and a girl in red stand at the left edge with hands folded in greeting. Open-sided metal scaffolding frames the scene. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person, so the scene shows devotees and participants only.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23 +2 copiesDecember 23 20062006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23 +2 copies