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Night 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.

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February 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.2013-02-12Night-time outdoor photograph of a procession at a river ghat with a palanquin or ratha canopy hung with marigold garlands, golden finials and red, pink and teal tassels. In the foreground a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown garment, a gold crown and a marigold garland, raises his arm to hold a tall trident-topped staff with a bright light. To the left a man in white dhoti and shawl stands near a flower offering. Another attendant in white is partly visible at the right edge holding a golden staff. Oil lamps and lights glow in the background crowd.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night 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.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 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.2013-02-12