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A night procession where a performer in an elaborate costume stands at the centre, with multiple painted arms in orange and blue holding a sword, a staff and other implements, a flame-like orange and red headdress with a jewelled crown, and a garland of flowers and yellow beads over a decorated chest piece. Behind him, a large ornate float or tableau with painted deity figures and a purple arch is visible. To the left, another costumed figure with a black painted face wears a jewelled crown and a floral garland, holding a golden staff. A figure in a green robe stands at the right edge. The deity murti depicted is not clearly identifiable.

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Night procession scene with performers in elaborate costume. A central figure wears a tall flame-red and gold crown, a painted orange and blue face, and many arms holding orange tools, with a dense garland of white, pink and multicoloured flowers around the neck and chest. To the left, a performer in green with a long black wig and gold trim stands beside a figure holding a gold trident. At right, a drummer in white dhoti and orange shawl plays a large drum. Behind them, a large decorated float with a colourful arched backdrop and a palanquin-like structure is lit by a white spotlight. Several other people in white and orange clothing stand in the crowd.2016-12-09Night procession photograph. A performer in an elaborate Kali-style costume stands at the centre, with red-orange painted face and protruding tongue, a tall flaming red and gold crown, multiple arms in blue and red holding a trident and other implements, heavy flower garlands in yellow, white and purple, and an orange-gold skirt. Behind them a large decorated float with a heart-shaped halo of coloured beads and marigold garlands frames a golden deity murti. A drummer in white dhoti with gold border stands at right beside a wheel, and other devotees move in the crowd.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night street procession with performers in elaborate costumes resembling mythic demon figures with fiery orange and red crowns, many arms, and green-and-blue bodies adorned with flower garlands and gold trim. In the foreground, a figure in green with gold jewelry and a tall black wig dances beside others. Behind them, onlookers in saffron, white and bright dresses watch, some holding long staffs, and drummers and attendants move through a crowd lit by warm lamps.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A costumed performer on a red stage portrays a fierce multi-armed goddess form with a red face, bared fangs, a gold crown with red flame-like plumes, and a garland of white skulls over a red and green costume. She holds a trident and raises several red-painted arms. Behind her, a performer in a white vest, green loincloth and purple leggings holds a tall brass oil lamp, and another figure in orange robes with a colourful beaded necklace and a red-and-yellow headdress stands at right. The backdrop is a carved relief with figures and ornate filigree panels.2016-05-01A staged cultural performance on a stage in front of a large carved relief panel showing a seated multi-armed deity with a trident-like staff and a lion figure below. In the centre, a performer costumed as a multi-armed goddess with a red face, fanged mouth, flaming golden crown, and red and green dress stands holding a trident and a sword, wearing a long garland of orange marigolds and a necklace of white skull beads. To her right, a performer in an orange and red outfit with a heavily embellished gold and green collar, a green and magenta headdress with tassels, and a red-and-orange tunic stands beside an ornate carved backdrop. At the lower right edge, a person in a striped tiger-patterned costume is partly visible. The scene is dramatic, with bold reds, oranges and gold dominating the frame.2016-05-01December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09