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A night-time procession on a paved road. At the centre, a figure in an orange and gold-striped garment and an orange turban, wearing a red-orange garland, holds a lit flame or lamp in both hands. Beside them, a man in a white kurta carries a small light. Two large ornate umbrellas with red, blue and gold fringes are held aloft by attendants in dark red and maroon dhotis and sashes, and a golden decorated banner rises at the left. Many people in saffron, orange and white clothing crowd behind, with streetlights and a building in the background. The central figure's identity is not clear enough from appearance to name a candidate.

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A night procession on a paved road lit by small flames. Two large ornate umbrellas with multicoloured borders and golden tops are held over a central figure. The central figure wears an orange-red garment, a red headpiece and a garland, and holds a lit oil lamp in front of them. Men in saffron and maroon dhotis and shawls walk on either side, some carrying long staffs, and two men in white dhotis walk among them. Dense darkness and trees frame the scene.2014-12-05A night procession on a dark road carries an illuminated deity murti decorated with red and orange garlands and a lit oil lamp in front of it. Two large parasols with red, maroon and white striped fabric and tassels are held overhead. A man in a saffron shawl and rudraksha mala walks at the front near the murti, with men in white dhotis and a man in white holding a torch nearby. Ritual attendants in maroon and orange cloth follow, and a ceremonial attendant in a tall ornate headdress and beaded necklace stands to the right. Ceremonial standards and a kalasha-like finial are visible at left. The people appear to be a procession, with no clear face-based identification.2014-12-05A night procession on a dirt road, lit by a dim spotlight and a lamp. At the centre a man in a dark maroon dhoti with gold borders and a red-orange turban-like head covering carries a lit oil lamp in a brass vessel, with a garland of red and white flowers and a beaded necklace. Men in saffron and white dhotis carry long staffs, and others hold flat brass trays of offerings. Overhead, large ornate umbrellas with red and gold fringed canopies shade the procession. A figure in white kurta raises an arm near the front. Ritual procession.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05Night procession on a dirt path with two large decorated parasols of red, maroon, green and white fringed fabric carried aloft. A central figure in a red headcloth and red garland holds a lit oil lamp flame in both hands, flanked by saffron-clad sannyasis and white-clad attendants in dhotis. One sannyasi on the left wears a saffron robe and carries a long golden staff; a man in a white kurta walks at left. Ceremonial trident-topped staffs and a tall ornate headpiece are visible, with a torch-like light near the left. The procession is lit mainly by the flame and lights in the dark background.2014-12-05A night procession in darkness with a lit building behind. Two tall ceremonial umbrellas with red and gold canopies and fringed tassels are carried on poles at left and right. At centre, a figure in a dark red and gold garment and crown stands with a glowing oil lamp or flame held before the chest, flanked by attendants. Nearby, a person in white kurta holds a small lamp. Women in white saris and beaded necklaces walk beside them, and white-clad participants and ritual standards with metal fittings complete the scene. The procession suggests a ratha or palanquin-style escort at night.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20162016-09-05A night procession on a dark street, with a woman in the centre carrying a lit oil lamp on a tray. She wears a deep red headcloth, a maroon sari with gold borders, a red and white flower garland and a gold pendant. Around her, robed participants in maroon, orange and white walk with a tall ceremonial umbrella and a golden staff visible at left. A man in front wears white kurta and dhoti; a figure at right wears a tall ornate crown-like headpiece, rudraksha mala and a gold-bordered cloth. Several other people follow in the background, and a small flame glows at left.2014-12-05September 05 20162016-09-05