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A large nighttime outdoor gathering, photographed from behind a crowd of people in dark silhouette. Many umbrellas in pink, purple, red and dark tones are held above the heads of the crowd. In the centre, an illuminated decorated ceremonial structure with domed and tiered forms glows with lights against a dark sky, while smoke or mist drifts through the left side. A canopy-like dome structure stands to the left of the illuminated shrine. Trees frame the right edge. The people are too distant and dark for individual clothing or roles to be identified. The setting suggests a night festival procession or ritual gathering.

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Night photograph of a large outdoor festival crowd gathered in front of an illuminated decorated structure. Many people in light and white clothing stand close together, with numerous umbrellas in purple, blue, red and orange raised above them. Smoke or mist drifts through the air on the left, and a domed structure and trees appear in the background. Individual faces are not clearly visible at this distance.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24A night procession on a wide road, lit with coloured lights and illuminated structures. Crowds of devotees in white and cream traditional clothes walk past, many holding or sheltered by ornate umbrellas in dark blue, maroon and pink with decorative fringes. On the left, a lit, dome-shaped golden shrine or ratha stands framed by lamps, and further ahead a pink and gold illuminated temple structure glows above the crowd. Smoke or haze drifts through the dark sky, and trees line the right side of the road.2017-02-24Night photograph of a large outdoor festival crowd at a temple-style event. Dense crowds of people in dark silhouette fill the foreground, many holding colourful umbrellas in pink, purple, blue and white. Green and gold fireworks burst in the dark sky above, with white smoke drifting across the left side. In the background an illuminated structure with ornate gold and white decoration, a glowing white tower and a domed canopy are lit by floodlights. A large dark tree stands at the right edge. No individual figure can be identified as a person from this distance and appearance.2017-02-24December 23 20162016-12-23A night procession at the Nithyananda Peetham ashram in Bengaluru, with a large crowd of devotees walking in white and light clothing under many decorated umbrellas in pink, purple, black and white. A fireworks burst glows orange in the dark sky above. Behind the crowd, an illuminated ornate chariot or ratha with a lit blue and white structure and a decorated tower stands near lit canopies, with smoke or haze drifting on the left. Trees stand at the right edge beside parked vehicles. No individual a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the crowd.2017-02-24Night-time outdoor festival procession with a dense crowd of people in white clothing moving along a path lit by coloured lights in pink, blue and purple. Several black and dark umbrellas are held up over the crowd and above a glowing illuminated chariot or ratha with a pink-lit structure and a decorated palanquin-like canopy. Fireworks burst in the dark sky above, with smoke haze drifting through the lights. Cars are parked on the right beside trees lit in blue. A large stage with bright lights stands at the far left. The people are too distant and blurred for individual identification.2017-02-24Night outdoor festival scene with a crowd moving across a dark open ground under haze and lights. Many people in white traditional dress and white dhotis walk in the foreground, some holding dark and multicoloured umbrellas. A lit stage with stage lights and speakers stands at left, and an illuminated decorated chariot or ratha glows in the centre background beside a domed structure. White vehicles are parked at right beside trees. No individual figure can be identified with confidence from appearance.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24Night photo of a crowd gathered outdoors during a celebration, with a burst of fireworks in the dark sky above. Many people in the foreground wear ordinary and traditional clothing, some in white and red saris, and several hold colorful umbrellas in red, orange, green and yellow with fringed edges. Strings of multicolored fairy lights decorate the scene. In the background a lit temple gopuram glows golden, and a large portrait banner is displayed on a stand.2016-12-23Night procession with a large crowd gathered before an illuminated ratha-style float topped by a tiered golden structure decorated with garlands. Many umbrellas in orange, red and green with emblems are held aloft above the crowd. Fireworks sparkle in the dark sky above the float, and coloured fairy lights line the scene. A large framed portrait is mounted on the float, showing a man with a beard and turban-like headwear, though no identification can be made from the face alone. Many people in white and dhoti-style clothing stand in the foreground, some raising hands.2016-12-23Night procession at an outdoor festival. A crowd of many people stands below colourful umbrellas (red, green, yellow, blue) held aloft. Behind them a decorated ornate chariot or ratha glows with lights, and fireworks burst in the dark sky above. A tall portrait banner stands beside the chariot. Strings of coloured fairy lights frame the scene. Some attendees raise their hands and phones toward the procession.2016-12-23