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A night procession at a temple-style event shows a large illuminated ratha float decorated with concentric arcs of garlands in yellow, white, purple and red, with pointed mirrored ornaments on top. Within the arch, a figure seated in the center wears a garland and ornaments, flanked by two lion-like guardian figures. The float is pulled by a tractor-like vehicle with a number plate reading KA-42, and people in white and pink dress walk alongside. Red and orange umbrellas and flags line the procession, with string lights in the background and a crowd watching from the roadside.

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Night procession at a Hindu festival. A large floral ratha or chariot, decorated with dense garlands in purple, yellow, white and red and a heart-shaped arched backdrop, carries a central deity murti flanked by two seated lion or animal figures. The float is pulled by a red and pink tractor, with a man in a pink shirt at the controls and a second pink-clad man beside it. Many red, orange and blue decorated umbrellas line both sides of the street, with strings of coloured lights overhead and devotees and spectators gathered along the roadside.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.2016-12-09Night 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 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.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 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.2016-12-09Night 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 a crowd at ground level. A large ornate float or ratha glows under lights, with a semicircular halo of garlands in purple, white, yellow and green, studded with small pink and white lamps. Inside the decorated frame stands a deity murti or figure in gold and red adornment holding a trident-like staff, flanked by smaller figures. Red flags and orange and red umbrellas surround the float. On the right, a man in a white shirt and light trousers stands beside a red-railed platform, while silhouetted devotees fill the foreground.2016-12-09