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Night scene at an outdoor ritual space. In the foreground, a figure in a rust-orange cloth wrapped at the waist walks barefoot beside a larger figure in a dark brown-maroon garment with a white headband, a long multi-colour garland of yellow and red flowers, and a gold pendant necklace. Behind them, a man in a white shirt, a woman in orange-red sari and a man in white hold rudraksha malas. A decorated golden canopy-throne stands at left, draped in green cloth and heaped with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Many devotees in white and orange stand in the background.

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Night procession at a temple-like venue beside a decorated palanquin draped in green cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow and purple flowers and gold ornaments. In the centre, a man in a dark patterned dhoti and a long gold chain necklace, with a yellow and white flower garland around his neck, raises a hand in greeting. Around him, men with white forehead bands and saffron-orange robes, and women in saffron and maroon saris, step along a stone staircase. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands behind, and a crowd of onlookers in white and light clothing watches from the upper steps. A gilded arch frames a deity murti at the top left. The scene is dim and lit by artificial light.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19Night procession on a stepped stone staircase with a dark sky above. A central figure in a brown-maroon robe and wrapped golden-brown waist sash wears a long multicolour flower garland of yellow, orange and red blooms, a large gold pendant necklace, a rudraksha mala and a horizontal white tilak on the forehead; he smiles as he walks down the steps. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some with rudraksha malas and white tilak, and others in orange and saffron saris and white attire, follow closely. A man at left in brown robe and white tilak walks alongside. Several people stand behind on the steps, some with hands joined in greeting.2015-02-19December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor evening procession under a covered shelter. A bearded man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a long gold-and-bead necklace and a thick flower garland of yellow and orange blooms, walks forward while holding a large green umbrella with fringed edges above him. Around him, men and youths in orange and red garments and white body markings carry red flags, parasols and ceremonial items. On the right, seated devotees in orange clothes and red head wraps sit beside a decorated offering table with lit lamps, flowers, fruit and a ritual platter. A framed portrait with green lights is visible at upper right. Paved ground shows a white kolam pattern.2016-10-03Night procession at a temple courtyard lit by strings of coloured lights. Several men in saffron and ochre robes walk in a line, some with bare chests and gold waist bands, one wearing a gold necklace and a white face marking. A man in white dhoti and shirt carries a tray of offerings. On the left a woman in a green shawl watches, a man in orange turban blows a long brass horn. On the right a teal canopied palanquin and decorated altar with a golden deity figure stand beside the path. Crowd members in white behind the procession.2015-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesNight procession at a temple-like setting lit by warm lamps. A central figure in a deep maroon-brown robe wears a multicolour and white flower garland with a purple tassel, a gold pendant, and a brown rudraksha-style bead necklace, carrying a tall staff. Behind him, a man in a dark brown robe raises a long pole, and a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a lit torch. Women in orange and gold saris and gold jewellery follow, with an illuminated golden temple tower and lights behind. a person appears to be the central figure in the maroon robe and garland, based on a visible rudraksha necklace and gold pendant alongside the garland and staff; he is in procession rather than on a throne.2016-09-05Night photo of a procession on white stone steps with red stripes. A central figure in a brown and gold patterned garment and a large marigold garland with yellow and red blooms raises one hand in greeting. Around the neck they wear a gold pendant and rudraksha beads, and a headband is visible. On the left, a bald man in red-brown robes with gold borders and a rudraksha mala stands beside a man in white dhoti with tilak. Behind them, people in white dhotis and saris line the steps. To the right, a woman in orange sari with rudraksha mala and a woman in maroon sari with gold border walk down the steps, a red carpet runs below. Dim lights and a leafy canopy frame the scene. a person appearance-based candidate: the central figure wears garlands, gold pendant and rudraksha, though the image is dim.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesNight procession on a dirt path with an illuminated ratha or chariot decorated with red and gold canopies in the background. A central bearded man in a rust-brown dhoti and wrap, wearing a long multicoloured flower garland with purple and white blooms, a rudraksha mala, and a gold pendant, walks barefoot and holds a tall ceremonial staff. Around him, devotees in orange and saffron clothing and a woman in a purple and blue patterned sari walk; a man in white kurta holds a red cloth. Potted green plants sit at the right edge.2016-09-05