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A night-time procession moves down a dark road, lit by a bright white spotlight on the right and small lamps in the distance. Dozens of people in white clothes line both sides; several men wear orange or saffron shawls over white. Women in saris, one in a deep red sari, press palms together in devotion, and a woman carries a young child in a blue outfit at the left edge. Behind them, large ornate floats or palanquins with gold, red and green decorations are carried on poles, and drummers play on the right. Falling specks of light fill the dark sky above.

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A night-time procession moves along a paved open-air path between metal frame structures. Devotees in white clothes line both sides, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several men in white dhotis carry ornate multicoloured umbrellas and a lit torch. Men wear orange shawls over white. A woman in a red and gold sari and a woman in a cream sari stand near the front, and a woman holds a small child in a blue top. Drummers and trumpet players walk within the group. Ceremonial parasols and a decorated standard are carried through the crowd. No candidate for a person is clearly identifiable from appearance in this photograph.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23 +2 copiesDecember 23 20062006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23 +1 copiesA night procession moves along a paved path between open-sided structures, lit by a bright handheld lamp and a few small lights. Two lines of people in white ritual clothes, many with orange shawls, walk on either side while others hold their hands together in prayer. Colourful umbrellas with fringed, multicoloured canopies are carried above the group, and a drummer beats a large drum. A woman in a red-and-green sari and a child in red and a toddler in blue stand at the left edge watching. The scene is a temple-style procession with devotees in white and orange, with no clearly identifiable a person figure among the visible people.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.2006-12-23Night procession on an open ground lit by a bright floodlight at right. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe stands among the crowd, flanked by people in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls. Several large ornate parasols with bright red, yellow, green and blue panels are carried aloft, and drummers with a drum and cymbal-like instruments walk within the group. Devotees with folded hands line both sides, a woman in a red sari stands near the centre, and a cameraman in an orange shawl films at right. Temporary shade structures frame the background.2006-12-23A night procession at an open outdoor ground, dark sky above. Devotees in white ritual clothes, many with orange shawls or sashes, stand in a wide circle facing inward. Several large ornate umbrellas with colourful fringed canopies and decorated poles are held aloft, and a tall decorated palanquin or chariot structure is visible in the background. Musicians stand at the centre, one playing a drum and another a long horn. A man in saffron-orange clothing stands near the middle, and a woman in a red-and-gold sari stands in the foreground. Covered open pavilion sheds frame the edges of the ground. The scene shows a procession with ratha and umbrella decorations.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23Night procession on an open ground with a crowd of devotees in white ritual clothing, many wearing orange shawls. A decorated palanquin or ratha with a deity murti is carried at centre, flanked by colourful striped umbrellas and orange flags. Drummers and horn players in front, one man raising a hand in greeting on the right, and a trident-topped staff visible on the right. Open-sided tent frames stand in the background under a dark sky.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.2006-12-23November 11 20102010-11-11