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A night procession on a decorated vehicle. A deity murti is framed by a large arch of marigold and flower garlands and a white-and-red canopy on top. A shirtless man in a white dhoti stands on the golden-decorated platform, one hand at the murti, steadying it. A tractor-like vehicle pulls the float, its headlights glowing. Strings of multicoloured fairy lights in green, purple and blue stretch along the roadside, with dark trees and a lamp post behind.

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December 09 20162016-12-09Night procession photograph of a richly decorated ratha (temple chariot) entirely covered in garlands of marigold and white flowers, with red and green foliage and a green-and-gold canopy. Several men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand on the chariot; one figure in a saffron-orange garment and a golden turban stands at the centre, with a further man in a white outfit and garland nearby. A tractor-like vehicle with a red tail light is attached at the front, and a person in a dark shirt stands beside it. Bright white light stands and a speaker are placed around the chariot. On the right, several devotees in purple and white clothing hold yellow and gold decorated parasols, and a crowd is visible behind them under strings of coloured lights.2016-12-23Night procession on a dark street with strings of multicoloured fairy lights along the road. Two floral-decorated palanquin-style chariots carry deity murtis, one behind the other, with arches wrapped in pink, white, yellow and green flowers. The front chariot is pulled by a red tractor, and a man in white dhoti and bare-chested clothing stands atop the float beside the deity, with a dark blue cloth draped around the murti. Rows of brass oil lamps sit on a tray at the front of the tractor trailer. Several people in dark clothing walk along the side and stand near the vehicles.2016-12-09Night procession at an ashram street lit with fairy lights. A tractor with bright headlamps pulls a flatbed cart carrying an illuminated deity murti decorated with garlands, a white bull (nandi) figure beside it, and a canopy with colourful fringe. Men and women in white dhotis and saris walk alongside, some holding tall ceremonial banners and staffs. Strings of green and blue lights hang in the trees behind.2015-11-24Night procession on a dark road lit by strings of multicoloured fairy lights along a fence. A red tractor with headlights on leads a flatbed trailer carrying an ornate golden canopied shrine with a small deity murti seated within, draped in garlands and a red cloth, beside a gold bull figure, under a striped canopy umbrella. Two white-clad men in dhotis and shirts stand at the right edge of the road beside a second lit ornamental float. Decorative red and white lights are strung along the roadside.2015-11-25December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession photograph of a heavily decorated ratha (chariot) covered in layered garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers, with a tall garland-draped canopy. A seated figure in the centre wears a golden crown and red garland, flanked by two standing attendants in white dhotis with rudraksha malas on bare torsos; one holds a long ceremonial staff. A tractor pulls the float. Bright lights, speakers and string lights line the street, with a few partially visible onlookers in the foreground and a cameraman at right. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance; the central figure is a crowned person seated on the float.2016-12-23Night procession at an outdoor festival with a decorated vehicle at the centre. A tractor-drawn float is covered in marigold and garland decorations, with a lit arch of white bulbs and a canopy of colourful tassels above. Seated on the float is a figure in ornate clothing and a crown-like headdress, surrounded by flower garlands and a carved animal figure. Men in white dhotis and shirts, some in saffron and maroon cloth, walk alongside and hold objects, while a figure with a white turban stands at the right edge of the float. Crowds of devotees line the foreground and tents and lights are visible in the background. A figure on the float appears to be a deity murti rather than a clear individual.2015-01-13Night procession on a paved road: a brightly lit deity murti or utsava image sits under a fringed canopy on a decorated vehicle, lit gold and warm, draped in red and white cloth with garlands. A tractor-like vehicle pulls the float. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, some holding black umbrellas, with a crowd standing behind. Buildings with lights form the background.2018-12-31Night photograph of a festival procession. A flower-decorated ratha, or chariot, with a tall canopy of white, red and yellow garlands carries a golden seated figure and a standing man in white dhoti and shawl. Two men in white dhotis hold long ceremonial staffs at the left edge, and a figure in a light garment stands in the foreground near a tractor with bright white light bars. Garlands of marigold hang along the chariot base. A deity murti is visible under the canopy.2016-12-23A night procession on a decorated float or ratha, its platform draped with white and orange marigold garlands and yellow fringe. Lamps and tall ornamented poles glow above it. Two men in orange and saffron cloth stand on the float: one, bare-chested with a saffron shawl, holds a ceremonial implement, and another in white stands beside him. Behind them, a tractor-like vehicle is hung with garlands. Along the sides, devotees in white dhotis and orange or maroon saris stand watching, some with folded hands. The scene is lit by bright lights against a dark blue tent backdrop.2016-01-03December 23 20162016-12-23