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Night procession of a richly decorated chariot carrying a central seated figure framed by a large arch of flowers in green, yellow, purple and white. A large floral garland hangs on the cart, with a tractor pulling it along a lit road. Many colourful umbrellas in pink, purple, orange and red line the route, and crowds of devotees line both sides, some raising hands. Fairy lights strung in trees and a red flag are visible. The seated figure appears to be a deity murti rather than a person, decorated with flowers and ornaments.

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Night procession on a village road lit by a string of lights and a glowing floral arch. A large flower-decorated ratha/chariot mounted on a tractor carries a central seated figure in a ceremonial shrine setting, flanked by golden deity statues and decorative floral garlands in yellow, orange, purple and white. A man in white clothing stands on the tractor beside the chariot. Devotees in red, pink and orange clothes line the road holding umbrellas, with arms raised, and a row of small lamps and light stands runs along the foreground.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night procession photographed from above. A large float is decorated with a garland arch of purple, white, green and orange flowers and lit with bulbs. Seated on a flower-covered platform in the centre is a figure in red-orange clothing with gold ornaments, flanked by golden deity figures, and the float is pulled by a tractor. Crowds of devotees walk alongside holding red and orange flags and many colourful decorated umbrellas, with a lit lantern-like structure at upper right and dense trees behind.2016-12-09Night 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.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night 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.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night procession photographed from an elevated angle. At the centre, a deity murti sits on a bull-shaped vahana under a large ornate canopy decorated with red and yellow flower garlands and a tiered umbrella. A man in white dhoti stands on the wooden cart beside the vahana, holding a flaming lamp or torch. Behind the cart, a crowd of people in colourful traditional dress and dancers in red and green costumes carry flags and tall decorated poles. Umbrellas in purple, pink and yellow glow along the street, lit by string lights and purple illumination. Several people walk along the roadside and a black car is parked nearby.2016-12-09Night procession at a temple ground with a decorated float carried on a tractor-drawn trailer. A large halo-shaped frame of marigold and rose garlands in purple, yellow, white and orange surrounds a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne, with attendants in white and orange around it. Several people in white and saffron dhotis and shawls walk beside the float, one holding a long flagpole with garlands. A white canopy tent and flags in saffron stand at left, and a lit illuminated shrine structure appears in the background. The scene is lit by floodlights and lamps against a dark sky.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night-time overhead view of a procession on a paved courtyard. A decorated float on the right carries a deity murti under a large floral arch of purple, green and white garlands, with a draped striped cloth and flower strands below. Many participants walk in white and orange clothing, with some women in pink, red and purple saris, carrying colourful umbrellas (red, blue, pink, yellow, green) and red and orange flags. A red tractor pulls the float at its front, with a driver visible. Strings of lights and a scaffold appear in the background. No individual can be clearly identified as a person.2016-12-09