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Night procession photographed in dark surroundings. A brightly lit ratha or palanquin-style float decorated with garlands, tassels, and illuminated deity murti figures sits at the centre, with a canopy above and strings of lights along its edges. A large crowd of people in white and dark clothing walks in front and around it, many silhouetted against the glow, some holding small lamps or lights. The scene suggests a nighttime temple procession.

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February 17 20162016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17Night procession at a temple-style event. In the foreground, a silhouetted figure wearing a dark garment with white sash-like bands walks toward the camera, lit by a small torch. Behind them, a brightly illuminated ornate chariot (ratha) decorated with golden figures, strings of yellow and red tassels and a striped canopy is pulled along the path. A tall dark umbrella is held over the procession. On the left, several people in white dhoti-style clothing stand with a long pole. The background shows a low building with lights. The scene is largely dark, with the chariot as the main lit element.2016-02-17A night procession moves along a dark path. At centre, a figure in a dark robe with a light-coloured garland walks ahead of an illuminated chariot (ratha) decorated with strings of lights, tassels and a colourful canopy. Behind them, a dark ornate parasol is held aloft. On the left, a person in white clothing with a rudraksha mala and a saffron-trimmed cloth stands with hands folded. Several other people in dark clothes walk nearby, and a crescent moon shows in the upper left.2016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17Dark night procession photographed from a low angle, with a brightly lit illuminated palanquin or ratha at the centre, decorated with gold-toned ornaments, draped fabric and a small crown-like top canopy, flanked by curved string lights. Dozens of dim silhouetted figures crowd around and follow it, some in light-coloured clothing. Warm lamps glow inside the structure and a few small white lights shine at left. The surrounding darkness hides most faces and details.2016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17Night procession with a brightly lit illuminated ratha or chariot glowing in warm light behind a dark ceremonial umbrella. In the foreground, a group of devotees in white dhotis and orange-red shawls walk along a pale gravel path. One man near the centre wears a red robe and a long multi-coloured flower garland, and smiles. Others carry lamps and stand in dark ceremonial clothing, some with rudraksha malas. Strings of marigold garlands hang from the chariot's arches. The background is dark except for the lit chariot.2016-02-17