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Night procession scene with a decorated float or palanquin in the foreground. A woman wearing a white jasmine garland and bangles raises her hand toward a tall pole hung with colorful tassels, ribbons in blue, purple and red, and gold fringe. Gold and red cushions and a red cloth surround her on the float. Behind, a crowd gathers under hazy yellow streetlights, and a red Coca-Cola billboard is visible at top right. Some people hold phones and cameras.

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February 12 20132013-02-12Night procession photographed from a moving vehicle with bright lamps glowing on the left. A richly decorated golden and orange ratha or palanquin is draped in marigold and flower garlands and topped with orange and red tassels. A bald, bare-chested man in white dhoti stands at the lower left, one arm raised. A hand holding a lit lamp or light is raised in the foreground. Large crowds fill the street on the right, and a white building with red arches and a painted sign stands at the right edge. Festive, crowded scene under street lights.2013-02-12Night photo of a festival procession at a crowded outdoor riverside or street setting. In the foreground, a figure in an ornate gold-and-red headdress or crown raises a hand, beside a red velvet cushion decorated with a blue emblem and flower vases. Hanging from above are marigold garlands and golden and red tassels on a decorated ratha or palanquin canopy. A man in a white shirt holds a camera and other devotees stand nearby, with a dense crowd and street lights behind.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night procession photographed from an elevated vehicle through a crowded street lit by sodium lamps. In the foreground a decorated golden palanquin-like seat with deep red and orange velvet cushions sits beneath a pillar hung with marigold garlands and red tassels. A man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala stands at the left edge, holding equipment. Dense crowds in white and saffron clothing line the road, with a red-and-white temple facade and vehicles behind them.2013-02-12Night procession scene with a figure in the foreground seen from behind and in profile, wearing a tall gold cylindrical crown, a red flower garland, a saffron-toned shawl and rudraksha-style beaded bracelets. The figure raises one arm toward hanging tassels in red, yellow, blue and orange, and gold-and-silver ornaments. Marigold garlands hang at left beside a lit lamp glow. Behind, a crowd stands in the dark street under street lights and shop signs. The gold crown, tassels and garlands suggest a temple or ratha procession setting.2013-02-12Night procession scene with a figure seen from behind, wearing an ornate gold crown-like headdress decorated with coloured tassels in blue, purple, yellow and pink. The figure wears layered garlands of white and orange marigold flowers and rudraksha-style beaded bracelets, and raises one hand holding a bunch of colourful tassels and a garland. Red and gold cushions or seating frame the figure in an open vehicle. Bright lights glow in the background, with a dense crowd, banners and street lamps visible beyond.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night procession scene on a street lit by tall sodium lamps. In the left foreground a figure wears an ornate gold crown and holds a trident-like staff, with a garland of white flowers and rudraksha beads visible. Behind, a decorated chariot or palanquin with orange and red fabric, marigold garlands and a dark blue cushion bearing a white bird emblem is occupied by a seated person in red and gold cloth. Crowds of onlookers and vertical banners fill the background.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night procession photographed from behind a raised palanquin-style carriage. In the foreground a figure in an orange-saffron robe raises one hand in blessing, wearing several rings and a beaded bracelet. Above, a tall ceremonial staff topped by a decorative finial with yellow, blue and pink tassels and orange marigold garlands hangs beside draped turquoise and purple fabric. A brass bowl with flowers sits on the carriage. Blurred crowds and street lights fill the dark background.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12