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Night photograph of a long pontoon bridge over dark river water, lined with a row of people in white clothes and orange flags. Several figures stand along the edge, some holding saffron-coloured flags on poles. Distant streetlights and a lit vehicle or float glow at the left, reflecting on the water. The scene suggests a procession or ritual crossing on the river.

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Night photograph of a long pontoon bridge of large sausage-shaped buoys spanning a dark river, lit by lights along the far bank. A line of people in white dhotis and white garments stands on the bridge holding saffron-orange flags, some raising them high. On the left, a brightly lit illuminated vehicle or float with a decorated figure is visible at the bank. Bamboo poles stand at the right bank edge, and water reflects the warm lights.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night photograph taken across a broad river at a riverside ghat. Lights from the far shore reflect in dark water in the foreground. A long line of people stands along a raised embankment of bundled straw or reed mats, some holding up long poles or sticks, with a few raising their arms. Dim yellow lights and a dark sky fill the background.2013-02-12Night photograph of a procession crossing a pontoon bridge of large inflated drums over dark river water. A long line of people in white clothing and white headwear stands along the bridge, many holding saffron-orange flags on poles. A decorated float or palanquin with lights and orange-gold ornamentation is at the left, and a white flag hangs at the right. Lights from the far bank reflect on the water, and rain or dust specks mark the dark sky.2013-02-12Night photograph of a procession crossing a long pontoon-style bridge over dark water, with reflections of lights on the river. At center, an illuminated decorated palanquin or ratha with lit lamps and colourful canopy is carried forward. Along the bridge, rows of people in white clothes stand holding tall orange and saffron flags and lanterns, with a large banner on a pole at right. Many figures line the bridge, and the scene is lit by electric street lights at left.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night procession on a long makeshift pontoon bridge over dark water, with rows of people in white clothes walking along the planks. Many carry saffron-orange flags on poles, and a few flags are pale blue or white with banners. At left, a small illuminated float or palanquin with lights and ornate decoration leads the line, and a decorated banner hangs near its front. Warm lights reflect on the water and string along the far shore under a dark sky with scattered bokeh spots.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night photograph of a long pontoon bridge over dark river water, lined with rows of people standing on both sides, many in white and saffron clothing. Street lamps and lights glow in the distance. At left, a illuminated float or chariot carries a lit deity murti with flags and decorative lights, drawing a procession across the bridge. Several saffron and orange flags are visible among the crowd. a person's presence is not identifiable from appearance here, so the figures are described by role only.2013-02-12