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Night procession photograph. A performer in an elaborate Kali-style costume stands at the centre, with red-orange painted face and protruding tongue, a tall flaming red and gold crown, multiple arms in blue and red holding a trident and other implements, heavy flower garlands in yellow, white and purple, and an orange-gold skirt. Behind them a large decorated float with a heart-shaped halo of coloured beads and marigold garlands frames a golden deity murti. A drummer in white dhoti with gold border stands at right beside a wheel, and other devotees move in the crowd.

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A night procession where a performer in an elaborate costume stands at the centre, with multiple painted arms in orange and blue holding a sword, a staff and other implements, a flame-like orange and red headdress with a jewelled crown, and a garland of flowers and yellow beads over a decorated chest piece. Behind him, a large ornate float or tableau with painted deity figures and a purple arch is visible. To the left, another costumed figure with a black painted face wears a jewelled crown and a floral garland, holding a golden staff. A figure in a green robe stands at the right edge. The deity murti depicted is not clearly identifiable.2016-12-09Night procession scene with performers in elaborate costume. A central figure wears a tall flame-red and gold crown, a painted orange and blue face, and many arms holding orange tools, with a dense garland of white, pink and multicoloured flowers around the neck and chest. To the left, a performer in green with a long black wig and gold trim stands beside a figure holding a gold trident. At right, a drummer in white dhoti and orange shawl plays a large drum. Behind them, a large decorated float with a colourful arched backdrop and a palanquin-like structure is lit by a white spotlight. Several other people in white and orange clothing stand in the crowd.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night procession on a paved road lit by strings of red and blue lights along a chain-link fence. A performer in a costume with a tall golden crown, sunburst headdress, multiple orange and yellow arms and a long yellow trident walks at the centre, wearing colourful beaded garlands and a green skirt. Around him men in white dhotis and shirts walk or stand, one holding a long staff. A large banner with a portrait stands on the right. The performer's appearance is not a visible a person candidate.2016-12-23December 09 20162016-12-09December 23 20162016-12-23May 01 20162016-05-01