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Night outdoor scene at a festival ground with a large fire burning on a bamboo frame where a figure in dark clothing stands engulfed in flames, sparks flying and smoke rising. To the left, a decorated float or platform with an illuminated deity murti and lit torches is surrounded by people in white and orange clothing holding flaming torches. Behind them a crowd stands in lines beneath a canopy with strings of coloured lights. The scene appears to be a fire ritual performed at night.

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Night photograph of an outdoor festival ground with a large fire burning on a bamboo frame in the foreground, a figure in dark clothing engulfed in flames and sparks flying from the base. On the left, a decorated illuminated float or chariot with deity figures and a flaming lamp stands beside a line of people in white dhotis and shawls. Smoke drifts across the scene. Strings of coloured lights and a canopy frame the background, with a crowd of onlookers in white and orange clothes at the far right near a shrine area.2016-01-02Night photograph of an open dirt ground where a large bamboo-framed effigy stands engulfed in bright flames, with sparks and smoke rising into the air. On the left, a row of people in white dhotis and shawls stand watching, some holding oil lamps; a decorated figure or deity murti is carried on a raised platform with flames at its base. Strings of coloured lights and a festive canopy frame the scene on the right, where more people in white and a few in orange stand beside a small altar.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02Night photograph of an outdoor procession at a festival ground. On the left, a decorated float or palanquin carries illuminated deity murtis, with a bright flame at its front and smoke rising. Several people in white dhotis and shirts stand in a line holding torches, and more white-clad people form a line in the middle distance. On the right, a performer in dark clothing stands on a wooden frame with outstretched arms, while a large fiery flame or firework bursts beside him, throwing sparks. Colourful string lights and red-and-orange canopies frame the scene, and a crowd in orange and white clothing watches at the far right.2016-01-02Night outdoor scene at a sandy ground: a large bonfire or effigy burns on a raised wooden bamboo frame in the foreground, with bright flames and sparks rising and smoke drifting. To the left, a row of people in white clothing stand holding lit torches beside a decorated festival float or ratha with a deity murti and a figure. Behind, string lights and a canopy frame the site. On the right, a seated figure in orange clothing sits on a raised platform under a canopy, with a group of people in white standing nearby. The ground is orange-lit by the fire.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02Night scene at an outdoor festival ground. In the foreground, a man in a dark hooded garment stands between two tall wooden poles and sprays a bright burst of sparks from a fire-torch toward the right. To the left, several people in white dhotis and white shirts hold lit torches beside an illuminated float or ratha topped with a decorated deity murti and figures in gold. Behind them, a row of people in white stands under strings of coloured lights and a striped canopy, with more people in saffron and orange robes at the right edge. Smoke and sparks fill the air.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02Night photograph of a large fire burning on a bamboo frame on open sand, flames and smoke rising from an effigy-like figure tied to bamboo poles. To the left, a group of men in white dhotis and shawls stand in a line holding unlit torches, with a decorated illuminated deity murti or chariot figure lit with lamps and fairy lights in the background. A canopy and more standing people in white appear at the right edge. The scene suggests a ritual burning at an outdoor ground.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02