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A night procession on a dark road lit by purple and pink lights. On the right, a large illuminated float carries a multi-armed deity murti with raised weapons, decorated with white flower garlands, followed by people in red and white holding black and pink umbrellas and red flags. On the left, a pink-lit float with a trident and a red-and-pink canopy, with people in white clothing nearby. Street lamps line the roadway.

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Night photograph of a Durga-style deity murti on a lit float or chariot, with many arms holding weapons and a large ornate halo, glowing with coloured lights. Beside it, several people in white and cream clothes walk under umbrellas and beneath red and saffron flags, a procession moving along a road lined with street lamps. A trident-shaped decoration and a small lit structure stand at left. The crowd is partly lost in darkness, and a few people are visible in the foreground.2017-09-30A night procession on a dark open road beneath a street lamp. Several dozen people in white and red clothing walk among raised umbrellas in red, white and orange, and carry red flags and a tall ceremonial staff topped with a trident. On the right, a large illuminated image of a multi-armed goddess with a crown and raised weapons is carried on a float, flanked by smaller lit figures and a decorated canopy. Spotlights cut through haze in the background. The figure carried at the front is a deity murti rather than a living person.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30A night procession on a dark road lit by stage lights and a blue beam. At right, a large illuminated deity murti of multi-armed Durga with a crown and weapons rides a decorated float, with a smaller figure beside her. Several umbrellas (one orange and white, others dark green and red) shelter a group of people, and a trident-topped standard and red flags are carried. Walking figures in white and red clothing fill the foreground and midground, moving alongside the float.2017-09-30Night procession at a Vijaya Dashami celebration, with a large illuminated multi-armed deity murti on a decorated float carried above the crowd. A lion-faced figure is shown in front, and a blue figure beside it. Many people in white and dark dhotis and orange shirts walk among red flags, colourful and patterned umbrellas, and lamps. Street lights and dark sky frame the scene. No individual can be clearly identified as a person from appearance.2017-09-30Night procession photographed at a street event. Centre right, a large illuminated deity murti of Durga with multiple raised arms holding weapons, wearing a crown and red garment, is carried on a decorated float. Several people walk beside and behind it under black, green and white umbrellas, and red flags are carried. On the left, a figure in white with a tall trident-like staff leads the group, and a stage light rig stands at the edge. Dark background with spotlights.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30Night procession at a Vijaya Dashami celebration, with a large illuminated deity murti of multi-armed Devi on a float, decorated with lights and flowers. Umbrellas with blue-lit edges and flags are carried above a crowd of people in white and light clothing, some barefoot. The lit murti dominates the right side against a dark background with blue lighting.2017-09-30Night procession at a Vijaya Dashami celebration. A large illuminated deity murti of Devi with many arms, holding weapons, rides on a decorated float alongside a lion, with attendant figures flanking her. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis and orange-red saris walk beneath pink, red and purple umbrellas decorated with sequins, and red flags are carried through the street. Street lights and a parked car are visible in the dark background.2017-09-30Night procession photographed from behind a chain-link fence. Left, an illuminated multi-armed deity murti of Durga rides a lion-mounted float with lit ornaments and many raised arms. Beside it, a crowd of devotees in white, green and red garments carry red flags, several pink and orange umbrellas and a small decorated standard. Some devotees wear orange robes. The scene is lit by warm electric lights against dark trees.2017-09-30Night procession of a large illuminated deity murti, a multi-armed goddess figure seated on a lion, carried on a decorated float at the front-left. Behind it, devotees in white and saffron-orange clothes walk among many colourful parasols in blue, yellow, green and purple, with red flags held high. Several people are visible, most partly obscured by the umbrellas; a chain-link fence runs along the foreground. The scene is lit only by the float and a few lamps. a person's presence is not visually established.2017-09-30