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A night procession crosses a pontoon bridge of large inflated drums over a dark river, lit by scattered lamps and reflections on the water. At the centre a decorated palanquin or ratha with a blue and gold canopy and illuminated ornaments is carried or pulled along the bridge. Devotees in white dhotis and shawls line the walkway, and several figures in saffron and orange robes walk alongside, some holding orange flags on poles. Bamboo stakes stand in the water at the right edge.

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Night photograph of a procession crossing a long pontoon bridge over a river, with floating drum-shaped pontoons beneath the walkway and lights reflected on the dark water. A decorated palanquin or canopied float with a colourful umbrella-like top is carried near the middle, surrounded by people. Many people in white dhotis and white clothing walk along the bridge, some carrying orange and saffron flags on poles. The background shows distant street lights and dark sky.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night photograph of a riverside procession on a long pontoon or embankment over dark water. A lit, golden-canopied palanquin or chariot stands at the centre, surrounded by a crowd of people in white clothing, with a few saffron flags and standards raised along the line. Strings of lights glow along the far bank and reflect on the water. Figures are small and distant.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night photograph of a procession crossing a pontoon bridge of large round floats over dark river water. A lit palanquin or ratha with an ornate golden canopy and small lamps sits at the left, carried or accompanied by people in white clothing. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk along the bridge holding saffron-orange flags on poles, and one carries a tall banner. Electric lights glow along the far bank, and bright reflections shimmer on the water below. The scene appears to be a river procession, with a palanquin at its head and the bridge crowded with marchers.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12