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Night procession photographed from an elevated angle along a paved street. A large decorated float with a glowing illuminated arch of purple, white and green lights carries a central figure seated under a canopy, surrounded by floral decoration and a deity murti. Marchers in saffron and orange clothing walk alongside, many holding large colourful umbrellas in red, yellow, blue and purple, and tall red flags wave above the crowd. Spectators line the path on the left, and string lights hang from trees and buildings in the background.

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December 09 20162016-12-09Night procession with a richly decorated ratha (chariot) carrying an illuminated deity murti framed by a large arch of garlands in purple, green and white, with lights strung across it. Many devotees in saffron and orange robes walk alongside, holding red and pink flags on poles, while women in colourful saris and people in white clothing move among a crowd of umbrellas in blue, purple, orange and yellow. A man in white dhoti stands near the front of the chariot. Lush green trees and strings of lights surround the street.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night procession on a paved street lined with a dense crowd carrying bright umbrellas in red, orange, yellow, purple and blue, plus red and orange flags. At center, a decorated float carries a large deity murti under an arch of flower garlands in purple, white and yellow, with a tiered canopy above. Figures in white and saffron dress walk beside the float, and a camera operator films the scene. Trees are lit in pink and red light.2016-12-09Night-time aerial photo of a festival procession moving along a paved lane. Dozens of women in orange and saffron saris walk in a dense group, many holding brightly coloured umbrellas in red, purple, blue and orange, and waving red and orange flags. On the right, an ornately decorated ratha/chariot with a lit, flower-garlanded canopy and a deity murti is pulled by a vehicle, with attendants in white and red around it. Another illuminated float stands in the upper right, and onlookers line the edges. Orange portable toilet units and a ladder appear on the left. Visible people are a crowd of procession participants and spectators, roughly fifty or more.2016-12-09A night procession seen from an elevated angle moves along a paved path lined with palm trees and orange site cabins. Dozens of participants in orange, saffron and white clothing walk closely together, many carrying colourful open umbrellas in blue, orange, yellow and purple. Red and orange flags are raised among them. At the right, a brightly illuminated float decorated with a lit, ornate frame and a deity murti is pulled ahead of the crowd, with additional lit structures and a dark vehicle nearby. Drummers and onlookers stand along the edges under coloured lights.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Elevated night view of a procession moving along a paved courtyard lit by warm lights. Many participants in saffron and orange robes walk in rows, many carrying red, orange and yellow umbrellas and red flags on poles. A large decorated float at right carries an illuminated deity murti framed by a garland arch of white flowers with green, blue and purple accents, with a red-and-white cloth draped across its base. Another illuminated float is visible at the top right, and orange cabins stand at the upper left. Several vehicles move in the procession. Dozens of people are visible, many in white and colourful dress along the edges.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night procession seen from an elevated angle at an ashram. A decorated palanquin on wheels carries a deity murti under a large illuminated arch of white and purple lights and garlands, pulled by a small vehicle. Dozens of devotees in orange, saffron and white clothing walk alongside, many holding colourful umbrellas in orange, purple, pink and blue, and red flags on poles. Orange tents and a second illuminated float appear at the top right, with plants and metal scaffolding along the edges.2016-12-09