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Night photograph of an outdoor temple procession in a lit plaza. A young man in a black t-shirt and dark trousers stands on stone paving, swinging a long thin cane or whip forward, his shadow cast on the ground. Behind him a crowd of onlookers lines the route, many men in white dhotis and shirts, some in saffron and purple garments, a few women in saris. On the left, performers in ornate painted masks and colourful costumes stand near the crowd. A brightly illuminated ornate chariot or ratha with red, gold and white decorations and a tall shrine-like tower glow in the background, with a yellow ceremonial umbrella held aloft on the right and strings of coloured lights on nearby structures.

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December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession scene on a stone-paved open ground lit by bright lights and strings of coloured bulbs. Behind the crowd, an ornately decorated illuminated temple chariot with lit tiers stands beside a smaller lit shrine-like structure, with smoke rising near the chariot. On the left, figures in elaborate colourful masks and costumes, including a tall headdress, stand among onlookers. Center-right, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with a drummer in white beside him, while a man in a dark shirt dances on the stones. A man in a white dhoti and a red-and-white garland stands with others in white and yellow dhotis; a yellow ceremonial umbrella is held aloft on the right. A crowd of men and women in white, yellow, pink and purple clothing watches closely. The a person candidate criteria are not met by any visible person.2016-12-23Night procession on a stone-paved open area with a crowd standing along the edge. A richly decorated chariot (ratha) with glowing lights and floral ornaments stands at left, beside a lit tower. A man in a white dhoti and a shawl with red-and-white garland stands centre-right, beside a figure in white dhoti and shirt. A yellow umbrella with fringe is held aloft at right. A dancer in dark clothing leaps in the open space in front of the crowd, while masked and costumed performers in red, orange and black stand at left, and drummers with drums are nearby. Many spectators in white, yellow, pink and purple clothing watch.2016-12-23Night photo of a festival procession on a stone-paved open ground. In the centre, a shirtless man in a dark cloth wrap and a red cord sways a long wooden staff while another man in black clothing and a striped head cloth faces him. Behind them, a crowd of spectators stands watching, many in white dhotis and shirts, some in orange and yellow garments. On the left, a brightly lit ornate chariot with red and gold decorations and a masked figure in costume stand near the crowd. A large umbrella with fairy lights and illuminated pavilions with coloured lights appear in the background. No identifiable a person candidate is visible.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession scene on a stone-paved road lit by bright floodlights. Two men in shorts and bare torsos face each other, one holding a long wooden stick and the other a short stick, apparently performing a stick-fighting display. A crowd of spectators stands on both sides, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, with some in orange or striped clothes and a few in red garlands. A decorated illuminated temple chariot with coloured lights and a yellow ceremonial umbrella stand in the background, and a cameraman films the action. No identifiable a person figure is visible among the people shown, so no candidate is claimed.2016-12-23Night procession on a stone-paved open space lit by floodlights and string lights. A brightly decorated ratha/chariot with a lit, ornate canopy stands in the background, with a tall illuminated gopuram-style structure beyond it. In the foreground, a man in a dark blue shirt and dark trousers walks through the open lane. To the left, performers in elaborate headdresses, feathered and red-and-gold costumes stand among the crowd. Centre and right, men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees, some with red shawls and garlands, stand with drums and a long yellow ceremonial umbrella held aloft. A large crowd in casual clothing lines the route, watching.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession at a temple town festival. A brightly illuminated decorated ratha or chariot with floral garlands and a tiered roof stands at left, with a lit gopuram tower in the background. A dancer in dark clothing performs in the open street in front of the crowd, and a man at right holds a tall yellow canopy umbrella over a group of people in white and yellow clothes. Crowds of devotees line both sides of the street under strings of coloured lights and pole lights. No individual candidate for a person is clearly visible in the scene.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23