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A night-time outdoor celebration in front of an illuminated temple tower (gopuram) lit in orange, yellow and red, with green-lit trees and strings of coloured lights at the left edge. Several men in white shirts and dhotis dance and raise their arms, with a few men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with gold borders among them, some wearing bangles and beaded necklaces. One man in a white kurta with a name badge stands near the centre with his hands open. Smoke or haze drifts in the dark sky above. Visible people: about ten, all standing or dancing on sand.

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Night photograph of a joyful procession outdoors in front of a brightly illuminated temple-style tower with a pointed, multi-tiered spire lit in red, pink, yellow and green lights, beside a tall building wrapped in multicoloured LED strings and a green-lit tree. Men in white dhotis and shirts dance with arms raised, and a woman in an orange-and-saffron sari with a rudraksha-style bead necklace is at the centre. Several men wear white shirts with name badges, and a man beside the tower lifts his arms in celebration. No identifiable a person figure is visible among the people.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19Night procession at a temple-style ratha, a decorated chariot lit with string lights and small lamps, pulled through a crowd. Many people walk in white dhotis and shirts, and others wear saffron and orange robes, with some in red and orange headwear. A man in the foreground wears an orange shawl and rudraksha beads, a woman in orange sari has a bindi, and a smoke plume rises near the chariot. Lit decorations line the route in the dark background.2016-01-03 +1 copiesDecember 31 20152015-12-31Night procession at a temple-style ratha or chariot lit with lamps behind the group. In the centre, a man in a red-orange dhoti and a red-orange shawl wears a red flower garland and a rudraksha mala; a lantern-bearer in a white dhoti walks beside him. A large ornate umbrella with fringe is held over the central figure. To the left, a man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth holds a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a line of women in red and orange saris with gold borders and men in white and red garments walks along a sandy ground. a person appears as the central figure, identified by the red-orange robes, garland and rudraksha mala with the umbrella, while the procession is an evening temple ratha procession.2016-02-21Night procession on a paved open ground in front of an illuminated golden temple tower with red-lit niches. A man in a red-brown ochre robe with a red flower garland, gold pendant and rudraksha mala stands centrally beneath a maroon ornate umbrella with gold tassels, held by a standing attendant in orange. Another man in a white dhoti with gold border stands at left, and a man in orange clothes with a rudraksha mala stands beside the central figure. Devotees in saffron and orange saris and white kurtas line the procession, some with hands raised in greeting. Around 20 to 30 people are visible.2016-02-21December 31 20152015-12-31A night procession on a dirt road with a brightly lit illuminated chariot or ratha topped by a tiered spire in the background. In the foreground, women in yellow and orange saris and rudraksha malas raise their hands in devotional gesture toward the procession. On the right, a robed man in orange-red garments with a garland and a red turban walks beneath a decorated ceremonial umbrella, holding a staff. Other figures in dark red robes and white clothing follow along the road. Strings of coloured lights glow at the edge of the scene.2015-11-22Night procession scene at an open, dusty ground. A tall, ornately lit chariot or temple-like float with glowing tiered rooflines and illuminated arches stands at left, surrounded by fairy lights strung on poles at right. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts move through the crowd, some raising arms, one wearing a red-and-white cloth on the head and another wearing a red garland, with orange scarves draped over shoulders. A boy in a red kurta and glasses walks in the foreground at left, and a woman in a green patterned outfit stands at the far left edge. No identifiable a person appearance is visible in the frame.2015-01-13November 19 20152015-11-19February 21 20162016-02-21December 31 20152015-12-31