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Night procession at a Vijaya Dashami celebration. A large illuminated murti of multi-armed Devi Durga rides a lion, holding weapons in her raised hands and wearing a jeweled crown and garlands. A dark-skinned asura figure lies beneath her feet. In the foreground, a man with bare torso and a white garland of flowers sits on the vehicle. Ceremonial umbrellas, a trident and a golden cage-like canopy are visible.

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September 30 20172017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30A night procession on a decorated float with a large illuminated deity murti of Devi, multi-armed, in red and gold garments with yellow marigold garlands, seated atop a golden lion with a blue-skinned figure beneath her. Below, a man in orange and white clothing with a flower garland sits on the float, surrounded by a dark crowd and red and silver umbrellas, with a golden birdcage-like structure at right.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30Night procession with a large illuminated deity murti of Durga, multi-armed, crowned and adorned with yellow marigold garlands and a red-and-gold sari, standing on a lion mount with a blue figure beside it. A man in a maroon-and-gold garment with a white garland sits at the lower centre near the vehicle. Devotees in orange and saffron clothing and ornate umbrellas surround the float, lit by bright lamps against a black sky.2017-09-30Night procession with a large illuminated multi-armed deity murti of Devi Durga riding a lion, adorned with a jeweled crown, garlands and a red and gold sari, holding weapons including a trident-like staff. Beneath the lion, a man in saffron-coloured clothing with a flower garland sits smiling on the vehicle. Pink and red decorated umbrellas and a trident stand at the sides, with a dark crowd silhouetted at the bottom.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30A large illuminated clay murti of the goddess Durga with multiple arms, standing atop a lion, carried in a night procession. The goddess wears a red and gold sari, garlands and an ornate crown, and holds weapons including a trident and sword. Below her, a smaller figure of a man in white and saffron clothing wearing a flower garland walks beside the vehicle. Crowds with umbrellas are visible in the foreground, and a red-and-yellow flag stands at the right edge.2017-09-30Night procession on a float carrying a large, richly decorated deity murti of Durga, with eight arms holding weapons, a yellow and green garland, a red and gold sari-like garment and an elaborate crown. A painted golden-orange lion sits beneath her, and a blue-skinned figure stands at her side. A man in white clothes and a shawl rides on the float, smiling and waving, while devotees in orange and saffron stand below with ceremonial umbrellas and a ceremonial staff. Bright lights and dark surroundings frame the scene, with a decorative birdcage-like structure to the right.2017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30Night photograph of a large festival procession float carrying a tall, multi-armed deity murti of Devi with a lion mount beneath her, decorated with garlands, gold ornaments and a red-and-gold garment. Flanking figures and a blue-skinned figure stand on the float. Below, a man in saffron-coloured dhoti and shawl with a red-and-white garland sits on a blue platform in front of the lion. Red flags, umbrellas and an overhead tent cover frame the scene.2017-09-30