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A night-time street celebration at Bengaluru, with a barefoot performer in dark clothes swinging flaming fire-poi on long strands above his head. Around him a crowd of men and women stands watching, many in white dhotis and kurtas, some holding drums including a lit purple-rimmed drum. Women in saris and traditional jewellery stand at right, and decorative umbrellas with beaded fringes and green fairy lights frame the scene. A devotional procession atmosphere is evident, with a figure holding a decorated kalasha-style ornament at right. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is visible.

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A nighttime street procession with a crowd of many people gathered along a paved road lit by green and purple lights and strings of bulbs. Several orange and red decorative umbrellas are raised above the group. Drummers in white and cream clothing play large drums, and a performer in dark clothing and a striped head wrap spins fire torches on the ground in the foreground. Other performers carry lit torches, and the crowd includes people in saffron and orange garments and white dhotis.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night outdoor procession with a crowd of people gathered on a paved street. In the centre, a performer in a dark costume swings fire poles or torches trailing bright flames overhead. To the left, drummers beat large drums, one with a glowing purple rim. Behind them, people in white dhotis and saris and figures in colourful headdresses and feathered ornaments stand under strings of blue and green fairy lights. Orange ceremonial umbrellas frame the left edge.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night photograph of an outdoor street procession at an evening festival. A bare-chested performer in dark shorts, with a cloth wrapped at the waist, stands on stone pavement swinging flaming torches, with fire trails visible in the air. Behind him a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, checked shirts and colourful saris watches and claps, and drummers play near the front. Several large ornate umbrellas with red, orange and gold fringed canopies and sparkling beaded edges are raised above the crowd. Colourful string lights line the right side and bright stage lights glow in the background. The mood is festive and nocturnal.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession on a paved road with a crowd of devotees and drummers. In the foreground a man in a dark shirt carries a long pole on his shoulders, with flaming torches burning at both ends. Behind him drummers in white clothes play large drums and horn-like instruments, and a red decorated umbrella or canopy is visible above. Multicoloured string lights and a stage with pink and blue lighting appear in the background.2016-12-23Night procession outdoors with a crowd of devotees gathered on a stone-paved ground. Several ornate umbrellas in orange, red and gold with sequined fringes are held aloft. Drummers in white dhotis and traditional attire beat drums, and a man in dark clothing in the centre performs a dynamic dance-like movement. A bright blue glow and sparks light the scene, and strings of green and blue lights decorate the right edge. Dhoti-clad figures carry torches and sticks. Festival procession with drums and umbrellas.2016-12-23