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Night procession photograph at a temple, with a dark stone deity murti on the left wearing a garland and a green-and-maroon dhoti-style cloth. In the centre a man in saffron robes and a saffron turban holds a brass lamp with a bright flame, lit by a figure in a blue-and-gold ornate crown who stands at the right, bare-armed, holding a burning lamp toward him. Behind them a silver umbrella canopy, a ceremonial banner, trishula staffs and a crowd of devotees in saffron and orange robes gather in the dark. A long white-and-red garland hangs from the lamp holder's neck.

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November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17Night procession at a Hindu temple where a large black stone murti of a deity, with a green and maroon garment and a flower garland, stands at the left edge. Several priests in saffron-orange robes and white forehead markings carry trays of lit oil lamps and a flaming vessel. A silver ceremonial umbrella with scalloped edges and a decorated fringed canopy is held above the group, and trident-shaped staffs stand behind. A priest on the right in a blue patterned headdress and leopard-print cloth offers a flame. Devotees in saffron and white stand in the dark background.2013-11-17Night procession at a Hindu temple with devotees in rust-red and saffron dhotis and orange shawls, sandalwood and white vibhuti marks on foreheads and arms, and rudraksha malas. A bare-chested man in front holds a brass plate with a lit flame and offerings, while a woman in a red headwrap, floral garland and gold jewellery holds a wicker tray. Other devotees crowd behind, some holding a long staff with a silver top. A man in a tall patterned cap holds a burning oil lamp. The scene suggests a deepam or aarti ritual. No single person is identifiable as a person.2013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17