Night procession photographed from above in darkness, with a brightly lit multi-armed deity murti at the upper right, holding weapons and a trident-like staff. Below it, a crowd of devotees in orange and saffron clothing walks among many raised umbrellas in orange, blue, red and maroon, plus red flags. Lamplight and a white vehicle at the lower right illuminate the scene. - Nithyanandapedia

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Night procession photographed from above in darkness, with a brightly lit multi-armed deity murti at the upper right, holding weapons and a trident-like staff. Below it, a crowd of devotees in orange and saffron clothing walks among many raised umbrellas in orange, blue, red and maroon, plus red flags. Lamplight and a white vehicle at the lower right illuminate the scene.

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A night procession at a dark festival ground. A large illuminated multi-armed deity murti stands on a decorated float at upper right, holding weapons. Beneath it, several people in saffron-orange robes stand on a platform with a red-and-gold cloth, and a figure in white stands at the centre. A dense crowd of devotees surrounds the float, many holding up red and pink flags and ornate umbrellas with silver fringe, lit by purple and blue light.

Night procession photographed from above in darkness, lit by a spotlight. At centre, a large brightly coloured deity murti with many arms and a raised trident-like weapon sits on a decorated palanquin or ratha. Beneath a cluster of umbrellas in purple, orange and blue, several people in white and orange robes walk alongside the vehicle. A dense crowd of devotees surrounds it, with flags and umbrellas raised above their heads and some foliage visible at the right edge.

September 30 2017

September 30 2017

September 30 2017

September 30 2017

September 30 2017

A night procession of a large illuminated Durga murti with multiple arms holding weapons, carried on a lit float or vehicle with a lion-like mount. Around it, many devotees walk beneath colourful decorated parasols in red, blue, green, and yellow, some carrying red flags on poles. A figure in an orange robe stands near the center of the crowd, possibly a person, with appearance-based cues including long hair and orange clothing, though identity is uncertain. Most people wear white dhotis and orange or gold-trimmed garments. The scene is dark except for the lit murti and the parasols.

Night procession photographed in low light. A large painted murti of a multi-armed goddess, with raised weapons and a crown, is carried on a platform at left, with a lion-like figure beneath it. Many people in white dhotis and white garments walk among colourful umbrellas in purple, red, blue, green and gold, with red and pink banners held aloft. Some devotees in orange and red saris stand at right. Several people hold up phones or cameras. The ground is dark and fenced.

A night procession photographed in heavy darkness, lit by a spotlight on a large festival float carrying a multi-armed deity murti with raised weapons and a crown of gold. Beneath and around the float, several people in orange and saffron robes walk beside a decorated platform, some holding orange umbrellas and a tall staff. Red and orange flags rise above a dense crowd of onlookers whose figures are mostly shadowed at the bottom of the frame.

Night procession at a Vijaya Dashami celebration. A large illuminated deity murti of Durga-like form with multiple arms, riding a lion, is carried on a decorated float at the left. Behind it, many devotees in orange and white clothes walk with long red and orange flags and ornate umbrellas trimmed with sparkling silver edging in green, yellow, purple and pink. A few figures in white and orange garments stand near the float. The crowd is dense, and the scene is lit mainly by the glow on the deity and umbrellas against a dark background.

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