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Night photograph of a procession crossing a long pontoon bridge over a river, with large grey floating drums and ropes below. Dozens of people in white and red garments walk in a line, many carrying tall orange flags on poles, with lit lamps along the bridge edge and more people visible on the far bank under an orange-tinted night sky.

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Night photograph of a long pontoon bridge of large sausage-shaped buoys spanning a dark river, lit by lights along the far bank. A line of people in white dhotis and white garments stands on the bridge holding saffron-orange flags, some raising them high. On the left, a brightly lit illuminated vehicle or float with a decorated figure is visible at the bank. Bamboo poles stand at the right bank edge, and water reflects the warm lights.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night photograph of a procession crossing a pontoon bridge of large inflated drums over dark river water. A long line of people in white clothing and white headwear stands along the bridge, many holding saffron-orange flags on poles. A decorated float or palanquin with lights and orange-gold ornamentation is at the left, and a white flag hangs at the right. Lights from the far bank reflect on the water, and rain or dust specks mark the dark sky.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night photograph of a long procession crossing a pontoon-style bridge of large inflated drums over dark water, with lights reflecting on the surface. Dozens of people in white clothing carry tall orange and saffron flags and long ceremonial poles topped with decorative finials. At the left, an illuminated ornate palanquin or ratha with lit lamps is carried along the bridge. Lamplit posts line the water's edge in the foreground.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12A night photograph of a long procession crossing a pontoon bridge over dark river water. A line of people in white clothing with saffron-orange flags walks along the bridge. At left, a illuminated decorated vehicle with lights and canopy, possibly a ratha or palanquin, moves with the group. Tall decorated poles with flags rise at the right end of the bridge, and glowing lamps reflect on the water. Light snow or sparks dot the dark sky. A large crowd of walkers in white and orange is visible, with partially visible people behind the front rank.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night photograph of a long pontoon bridge over dark river water, lined with a row of people in white clothes and orange flags. Several figures stand along the edge, some holding saffron-coloured flags on poles. Distant streetlights and a lit vehicle or float glow at the left, reflecting on the water. The scene suggests a procession or ritual crossing on the river.2013-02-12Night procession on a long makeshift pontoon bridge over dark water, with rows of people in white clothes walking along the planks. Many carry saffron-orange flags on poles, and a few flags are pale blue or white with banners. At left, a small illuminated float or palanquin with lights and ornate decoration leads the line, and a decorated banner hangs near its front. Warm lights reflect on the water and string along the far shore under a dark sky with scattered bokeh spots.2013-02-12