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Night procession photographed from the crowd: a large ornate golden vahana or palanquin with a carved yali-like head and swaying garlands of pink and green tassels is lit by a string of white bulbs on an arch. Two figures in red and gold attire stand on the platform beside a deity murti, holding tridents. Many devotees in white dhotis and shirts press around the float, some with hands folded. Colourful festoon lights and a bus appear behind.

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February 19 20152015-02-19January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13Night procession photographed from the crowd. A large crowd of devotees fills the foreground, many in dark silhouette. Behind them, a decorated float or ratha carries a large golden deity murti adorned with garlands and draped fabric, lit by bright lights. Several people stand around the float, some holding tall ceremonial staffs or tridents. Strings of multicoloured lights and bunting hang overhead against the dark sky.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17Night procession photographed from behind a crowd of onlookers. A decorated chariot, lit by string lights and a street lamp, carries a deity murti seated under a striped canopy, with garlands of purple and pink flowers and gold ornaments on the vehicle. Many people stand in dark silhouette in the foreground, some in white clothes. No individual can be identified as a person from appearance in this frame.2015-02-17 +1 copiesNight procession photograph: an ornate golden palanquin or ratha decorated with garlands of pink and purple flowers, hanging fabric banners in red, green and white, and fringed tassels, lit by warm lights and a white string-light arch. A murti of a deity seated on the palanquin is visible. A dense crowd of devotees in light and dark clothing stands and walks around the vehicle in the dark, with a street lamp overhead.2015-02-17January 13 20152015-01-13February 17 20152015-02-17Night procession at a temple-style festival, lit with strings of multicoloured fairy lights overhead. A large golden ornate chariot (ratha) with a carved dragon-like prow, hung with bells, green and maroon tassels and purple-pink flower garlands, is pulled along the street. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk alongside, some carrying a green leaf-decorated staff. On the right, two women in deep maroon saris stand beside the chariot holding long ceremonial staffs. A smaller decorated float with deity figures glows at the far left. A dense crowd fills the foreground. No readable a person candidate is clearly present.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies