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Night outdoor photo of a ritual procession on a dirt-and-grass ground lit by bright floodlights. In the foreground at right, a bare-chested man with curly dark hair, a white shawl, a grey dhoti and green leaf adornments on his arms stands facing left with palms pressed together in namaskar. Across the field, a group in saffron-orange and white garments walks or stands; drummers carry drums at left, and saffron-orange banners on tall poles rise above the crowd. In the background, an illuminated shrine-like canopy with red and white draping and a seated figure in orange holds the centre, flanked by standing devotees in white and orange robes.

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Night outdoor procession on a grassy ground lit by bright stage lights. In the right foreground a bare-chested man with curly dark hair and white face markings, wearing a grey dhoti and a garland of green leaves across his shoulders, stands with palms pressed together as if in greeting or prayer. Behind him a line of people in orange and saffron robes and red attire walks toward a raised red-draped platform holding a seated figure under a red canopy, with a golden decorative pillar nearby. Several people in white and grey clothes stand watching. Tall decorated orange-and-green ceremonial banners on poles appear at the left edge.2016-09-01Night photo of an outdoor ritual procession on grass. At right, a bare-chested man with white face markings, rudraksha and bead necklaces, and grey dhoti-style cloth dances while holding a wooden drum-like object and green leaves. Around him, a crowd of children and adults in saffron and orange robes, white kurtas and yellow-green clothing move forward, several holding ornate red and gold umbrellas (chhatras) over a central figure. A tall figure with a gold-and-black face stands in the background near a tree. Dark night sky above.2016-09-01September 01 20162016-09-01September 01 20162016-09-01A nighttime outdoor procession on dry grass lit by a bright floodlight. A bare-chested man in grey dhoti walks barefoot at the centre, wearing a long beaded garland and a white-and-gold ornamented mark on his face, with a glowing light behind him. Around him, a line of people in saffron and orange robes, white kurtas, and multicoloured saris hold up red, orange and gold ceremonial umbrellas (chhatras) with fringed edges. Some devotees stand with hands joined in prayer. A few spectators in casual clothing stand at the right edge. Several people fill the frame in a festive ritual procession.2016-09-01Night-time outdoor scene on an open dirt ground lit by a bright floodlight. A bare-chested man with a grey-silver dhoti and a green-and-gold shawl stands at centre right with hands on his hips, facing a crowd. Around 30 people, many in orange, saffron and white clothing, stand and crouch on the left, several holding ornate red, orange and gold parasols or umbrellas with tassels. A man in a green kurta and white dhoti on the far left holds a camera, and children in orange and yellow dresses lean forward watching. The scene appears to be a ceremonial procession or a demonstration gathering at night.2016-09-01Night outdoor procession on a grassy field lit by a spotlight. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and grey dhoti-like pants dances with arms outstretched, holding a green leaf bundle, while a crowd of devotees in orange, white and yellow robes gathers and claps. Several large ornate umbrellas (red, gold and pink, with fringe) are carried above, and a dark deity murti stands in the background among the umbrella bearers. The dancer appears to be the central figure; the appearance cues are a person in a ceremonial dance role, long swept-back hair, and bead necklaces.2016-09-01 +1 copiesNight outdoor performance scene. A bare-chested young man with white-painted face and body, dark face markings, a rope-like necklace and layered beaded garlands, wearing a grey dhoti and green leafy armband, stands centre-frame like a costumed deity or ascetic figure. Behind him, red and orange umbrellas with mirrored trim and an ornate canopy frame a crowd. People on the left wear white and orange; women in orange and white sit and stand on the right, and a man in white holds a pole at the far right. Children in orange and yellow sit in front. Bright stage lights.2016-09-01September 01 20162016-09-01September 01 20162016-09-01March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23