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Night procession photographed from above, with a richly decorated float carrying a seated deity murti at its centre. The murti sits within a large arch of flower garlands in green, yellow, purple and white, and the platform beneath is draped in striped cloth and bordered with white and yellow flowers. Gold ornaments flank the figure. Crowds of people in saffron and orange clothing walk alongside, many holding red and orange flags, while umbrellas in red, yellow and green appear at the lower edge. Strings of lights glow in the dark foliage behind a second decorated palanquin-style float. The scene is a nighttime procession.

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Night procession photographed from above, with a richly decorated ratha or palanquin at its centre. The platform is framed by an arched halo of flower garlands in purple, white, yellow and green, lit by strings of bulbs, and a deity murti seated under it is adorned with flower garlands and gold ornaments. Numerous devotees walk on both sides carrying red and orange flags, and many colourful umbrellas shelter the crowd, with more people in the background under the trees. A second decorated float follows behind. The lighting comes from bulbs, lamps and a small vehicle headlight.2016-12-09Night procession photographed from above. Centre is a decorated float carrying a seated figure in red and gold clothing and gold ornaments, framed by a large arched backdrop of flowers in green, purple, orange and white with lights around it. Gold lions flank the seat, and a garland hangs at the front. Another decorated float with a canopy follows behind. Crowds in dark clothing and some umbrellas line the street, with tree foliage and string lights overhead.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night procession photographed from above. A large illuminated float carries a deity murti seated on a golden throne beneath a radiant arch of garlands in purple, green, white and red with a dense halo of flowers. Lights and small bulbs decorate the float and trees. Ahead, devotees carry tall red and pink flags and colourful umbrellas, with a tractor-drawn ratha moving along the road. Many people line the procession in saris and dhotis. A man seated on the float near the front wears a white kurta and a long-sleeved garment, but no clear appearance cues identify him, so he is described only by role. A second decorated float appears at the upper right.2016-12-09A night procession seen from a distance. A large floral-decorated palanquin or ratha glows with strings of white, yellow, purple and green marigold garlands arranged in a huge arch, with lights outlining its tiered canopy. At its centre sits a deity murti with a crown and gold ornaments, flanked by golden figures. Red and green ceremonial flags are carried in front, and a dense crowd of devotees in darkness surrounds the float. Fairy lights are visible on the right.2016-12-09A night procession photographed from ground level, with a large ornate chariot or palanquin lit by bright lights. The canopy is framed by a rainbow-like arch of purple, yellow and white flower garlands and a decorated mosaic of mirrors and colored jewels. Inside, a seated figure wearing a crown and gold ornaments sits beside gilded deity murti and a golden kalasha-style finial. Red and orange flags and parasols crowd the foreground, with devotees in dark clothes walking alongside the ratha.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night procession photographed from behind a crowd of devotees holding red and orange flags and umbrellas. At the centre, an ornate float or palanquin is decorated with a large arch of purple, yellow, white and orange flowers and jewel-like patterns, with a golden crown-shaped ornament at the top. Within the arch sits a seated figure adorned with garlands and gold necklaces, beside a trident and a golden kalasha-like object. Bright lights and fairy lights illuminate the scene against dark trees.2016-12-09