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Night procession photographed from behind a raised palanquin-style carriage. In the foreground a figure in an orange-saffron robe raises one hand in blessing, wearing several rings and a beaded bracelet. Above, a tall ceremonial staff topped by a decorative finial with yellow, blue and pink tassels and orange marigold garlands hangs beside draped turquoise and purple fabric. A brass bowl with flowers sits on the carriage. Blurred crowds and street lights fill the dark background.

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February 12 20132013-02-12Night procession photographed from behind a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe, raising one hand in greeting toward a tall decorated staff topped with bundles of colourful tassels in yellow, blue, pink and purple, wrapped in marigold garlands and hung with a small brass bell. The person's dark curly hair and side profile are visible, with a hair clip. Behind, a crowded street of vans, tents and parked vehicles is lit by orange streetlamps under a hazy sky, with onlookers and a man in white photographing. Red and gold cushions and marigold garlands are in the foreground.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night photograph of a procession at a crowded outdoor festival ground lit by sodium street lamps and hazy glow. In the left foreground a smiling person with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, raises one hand toward a colourful ceremonial umbrella-like canopy with blue, yellow, pink and magenta tassels and a garland. Behind, a flower-decorated vehicle with red and gold cushions carries offerings and garlands, while onlookers, a man in white dhoti near the right, vans and tents fill the background.2013-02-12Night procession scene in a crowded outdoor street lit by warm yellow lamps. In the left foreground a man in orange-saffron robes, with long dark swept-back hair and a bead bracelet on his raised wrist, holds up a colourful ceremonial staff topped with a rounded decorated finial with yellow, red, pink and blue tassels. Behind him on a decorated cart draped in red and orange cushions and garlands are gold ornaments and a glowing lamp. Dense crowds line the street among stalls and tents, and a few people in pink and green clothes are visible at right.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night photograph of a festival street scene with bright street lamps and a crowd of people in the background. In the foreground, a woman with long dark wavy hair seen from behind wears an orange-brown wrap and raises her hand toward a tall decorated pole topped with a colourful tassel bundle in yellow, blue, pink and purple. Brass lamps and a bright red and orange cushion sit on the vehicle beside her, with garlands of marigold-like flowers around the pole. Parked cars and vehicles line the road to the right.2013-02-12Night procession at a crowded riverside encampment lit by sodium street lamps. In the foreground a figure in an orange-saffron robe with rudraksha-style beads and a red flower garland sits on a decorated golden palanquin cushioned in red and orange, raising one hand to hold a tall ornate golden staff with tasseled fringe in yellow, pink and blue. A golden kalasha-like vessel sits on the seat beside them. Behind, many people in white garments, some with cameras, crowd the roadway near a white car with headlights on. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by saffron robe, long swept-back dark hair, and ceremonial garlands; he is a seated figure on a palanquin in procession.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12