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Night procession scene at an outdoor stone-paved area with a dense crowd. In the centre, a performer in a dark top and short white dhoti spins fire sticks with burning ends, while another performer on the left, in white dhoti, kicks up a flaming stick. Ornate red and orange decorated umbrellas stand above the crowd, with coloured string lights and blue stage lighting behind. Fireworks sparkle in the dark sky above. Onlookers in white dhotis and mixed clothing fill the background, and a drummer in dark clothing stands at right.

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December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23Night procession at an outdoor festival ground lit by stage lights and fireworks. In the centre, a performer swings flaming sticks and spins fire torches in a circle while a crowd of onlookers in white and light clothing watches closely. Several large ornate umbrellas in red, orange and gold with beaded edges stand above the crowd, and strings of green and blue lights decorate the stage area. On the left, a man in a checked shirt holds a long pole near a burning flame on the ground. Some figures wear colourful headdresses and saffron-toned garments. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is visible.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night photograph of an outdoor festival procession on a stone-paved ground. A performer in a white dhoti and sleeveless white vest swings a bundle of burning fire-tipped sticks in a wide arc, with bright blue-white sparks and flames bursting outward. Several large ornate umbrellas with red and gold fringes and beaded edging stand above the crowd. Men and women in white dhotis, saris and shirts stand along the edges, some holding small oil lamps near the ground. Strings of coloured lights and illuminated arches line the background.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night photograph of an outdoor street procession at an evening festival. A bare-chested performer in dark shorts, with a cloth wrapped at the waist, stands on stone pavement swinging flaming torches, with fire trails visible in the air. Behind him a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, checked shirts and colourful saris watches and claps, and drummers play near the front. Several large ornate umbrellas with red, orange and gold fringed canopies and sparkling beaded edges are raised above the crowd. Colourful string lights line the right side and bright stage lights glow in the background. The mood is festive and nocturnal.2016-12-23