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Night photo of a festival procession. A richly decorated palanquin or ratha is hung with marigold and garland strands and fringed red, orange and yellow umbrellas. Seated on it is a figure in a crown-like headdress and ornate gold adornments, surrounded by lit lamps. A man in a striped shirt in the foreground raises his hand toward the float. Devotees crowd the street, several women in pink, red and orange saris, many with smeared colored powder on their faces. Gold ceremonial staffs with finials stand at right beside a red-and-gold structure.

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Night procession with a flower-garlanded palanquin or ratha carried under illuminated orange and red umbrellas. Two figures stand on the decorated platform: one in orange cloth with a golden crown-like headdress, the other seated in an ornate headdress, with marigold garlands draped around them. Devotees in red and orange clothing and light shirts crowd around, some reaching up to touch or offer flowers, and a woman in a red top with red-and-gold jewellery is prominent at right. Strong floodlight and warm lamps illuminate the marigold garlands against the dark sky.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession with a decorated palanquin or ratha topped by red, orange and multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas, draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and hanging tassels. Devotees in red and orange clothing raise their arms toward the deity murti on the ratha, one woman in a white blouse and another in red with grey-streaked hair in a bun stand in the foreground. Bright lights illuminate the canopy against a dark sky, and a person in a white shirt and purple lungi appears behind the crowd.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26A night procession on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, pink and red tassels, hanging bells and orange umbrellas. A figure in orange robes and a tall gold-and-red crown stands at the center with raised arms, flanked by a man in orange cloth with a bare chest and garlanded neck, and a man in a gold headdress. Devotees in white and red clothing crowd below with raised hands, and women in saris stand at the lower right. Scattered coloured powder and a bright light mark the festive atmosphere.2012-04-26A nighttime procession on a dark road, centred on an ornate golden palanquin-style float (ratha) draped with orange and red marigold garlands and topped by striped red and yellow umbrellas. Two figures sit on the float: one in an orange robe with a golden headdress, and another in red with a golden crown-like head covering, both seated among garlands. Devotees in white and lavender dhotis and saris, many with orange or red shawls, walk alongside and raise their hands in devotion. Ceremonial golden staffs and a fan-like ornament flank the float, and a bright light glows at its top. Spectators and marchers fill the foreground and right side, several holding umbrellas.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession with a flower-decorated palanquin-style float carried through a crowd. Two figures stand on the float beneath an ornate canopy hung with marigold garlands and colourful tassels; the seated figure in the center wears a yellow turban and red garment, and the other figure in red stands beside him. Red, orange and striped umbrellas shade the float. Devotees in white dhotis and orange or red shawls walk alongside, some carrying tall staffs with brass finials, and a bright light glows at the top of the canopy. A rapid-fire procession with strong orange lamplight and dark background.2012-04-26Night procession at a temple festival. A gold-and-garlanded ornate palanquin with pink, orange and green flower garlands and tassels is carried forward under an orange umbrella and a red umbrella. Standing on the palanquin, a figure in an orange robe and a shawl holds the garland with one hand, and a bare-chested man in a red cloth beside him is adorned with a gold crown-like headpiece. Devotees in white and in saffron walk alongside; a woman in a pink sari and others in colourful saris line the procession, with a kalasha-style lamp and a decorated shrine to the right. Oil lamps and warm lights glow in the darkness, and a large ceremonial fan and a ritual staff are visible. a person is.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26Night procession photographed from behind a crowd of men with raised arms. At the centre, a decorated palanquin or ratha carries a deity murti adorned with garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers, lit by a bright lamp. Red and yellow ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges shelter the procession, and a tall ornate staff topped with a metallic finial stands at right. Men in white shirts and red garments dominate the foreground, several with hands raised in devotion. Red-brick temple architecture and a small flag are visible at the edges against a dark sky.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26