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Night photograph of an outdoor ritual ground with a large illuminated deity murti, lit by flaming oil lamps and torches. A line of people in white and saffron clothing stands along the right, and a group in dhotis and shawls gathers near the lit murti with torches. A tall figure in dark clothing stands in the foreground on the right, lit by a bright spotlight. Colourful fairy lights string along a tent canopy, and smoke rises from the left.

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January 02 20162016-01-02Night photograph of an outdoor procession at a festival ground under a pavilion with coloured string lights. On the left, a decorated float or ratha carries a large lit deity murti with flames and smoke rising, while attendants in white and dark clothing hold torches and long poles. A large crowd of people in white and saffron clothes stands in rows on the right, and a bright spotlight illuminates a figure in dark clothing with arms outstretched in the foreground. Oil lamps and fire glow around the float.2016-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02A night-time outdoor procession at a ground lit by string lights and a bright spotlight. On the left, an illuminated decorated deity murti or float rises on a platform, with smoke rising beside it. Several people in white dhotis and garments carry lit oil lamps or torches, and robed figures in red and saffron stand near the float. A large crowd in white and saffron clothing stands along the background beneath a tent canopy. In the right foreground a dark silhouetted figure stands beside tall poles, holding out its arms.2016-01-02Night outdoor ceremony on a dusty open ground lit by a bright spotlight and glowing torches. On the left, a lit deity murti or decorated figure stands on a illuminated cart or platform with smoke rising around it. Rows of people in white clothes stand in lines holding flaming torches or lamps, while a crowd in white and orange garments stands further back under a canopy strung with coloured lights. In the foreground at right, a figure in dark robes stands beside tall poles, lit by the spotlight amid drifting smoke, possibly a fire ritual.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02