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A dark night procession with a brightly lit palanquin at the centre, its canopy and sides decorated with gold and yellow ornaments and small figures, carried forward through a crowd of many people in white clothing. In the foreground on the right, a man in a white shirt with a red-and-white sash and a lanyard badge stands close to the camera.

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Dark night procession photographed from a low angle, with a brightly lit illuminated palanquin or ratha at the centre, decorated with gold-toned ornaments, draped fabric and a small crown-like top canopy, flanked by curved string lights. Dozens of dim silhouetted figures crowd around and follow it, some in light-coloured clothing. Warm lamps glow inside the structure and a few small white lights shine at left. The surrounding darkness hides most faces and details.2016-02-17Night procession photographed in dark surroundings. A brightly lit ratha or palanquin-style float decorated with garlands, tassels, and illuminated deity murti figures sits at the centre, with a canopy above and strings of lights along its edges. A large crowd of people in white and dark clothing walks in front and around it, many silhouetted against the glow, some holding small lamps or lights. The scene suggests a nighttime temple procession.2016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17March 07 20162016-03-07February 17 20162016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesMarch 07 20162016-03-07February 17 20162016-02-17A night procession photographed in near darkness. A canopied ratha or palanquin with red and gold draping and an illuminated deity murti sits at left, lit by warm lamps, while a second decorated float with garlands glows at right. A vehicle with headlights is at far left. A crowd of devotees in white and light clothing walks along the dark street, some with hands folded, lit only by the floats and a street lamp above.2013-03-02Night photograph of a Mahashivaratri procession at night. A large decorated ratha or chariot dominates the centre, draped in red, orange and white cloth with garlands and colourful ornaments, lit by warm lamps and a bright floodlight. A dense crowd of silhouetted devotees fills the foreground, their heads and shoulders dark against the glowing vehicle. A deity murti is visible atop the chariot, partially obscured by the lights and fabric.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07