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Night procession with a palanquin-like decorated structure topped by a golden ornate canopy and garlands, pulled alongside a gold bull (Nandi) figure. A bearded man in a maroon-red robe with a long white-and-red flower garland holds a silver trident (trishula) on his shoulder, walking barefoot in front of the procession. Around him are devotees in orange and saffron dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, a woman in a green sari, and men in white. Colorful umbrellas in blue, green, pink and orange with mirrored trims stand overhead, and a burning torch sends flames and smoke at right while a man holds a brass vessel. Ground is sandy with scattered flower petals.

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November 12 20162016-11-12Night procession outdoors under a covered pavilion strung with colourful paper lanterns and umbrellas. A bearded man in a rust-red robe with a long marigold and white flower garland holds a trident-topped staff, standing centre-front among devotees. Around him, young men and women in saffron and orange robes walk in procession, some holding umbrellas. Behind them, a large ornate ratha or palanquin with a golden bull figure and garlands is carried, and white-clad devotees with hands folded line the path, with smoke drifting in the air.2016-11-12Night procession with a golden nandi (bull) vehicle at upper left, decorated with flower garlands. A bearded man in a maroon-red robe wears a long flower garland of red and white blooms and a white forehead mark, holding a silver staff and raising one hand in blessing. Around him, bare-chested attendants in orange-saffron dhotis hold a large multicolored parasol and a silver staff; a white-clad man holds a brass vessel. Devotees in white dhotis and a woman in a green sari stand along the sides, some with palms joined. Colourful umbrellas with beaded fringes fill the background, and petals are scattered on the ground.2016-11-12November 12 20162016-11-12 +1 copiesNovember 12 20162016-11-12December 15 20162016-12-15 +1 copiesNovember 12 20162016-11-12 +1 copiesNight procession at a temple-style courtyard lit by a tall illuminated gopuram tower behind. At centre, a man in a maroon-brown robe with a long pink-and-white flower garland and a heavy gold-and-bead necklace walks barefoot under a large ornate ceremonial parasol with red and gold fringe. Around him, saffron-clad men and women with rudraksha malas and forehead markings walk in procession; two men carry silver staffs with decorative finials, and one holds a small flower or light. Another attendant in white dhoti with gold border carries a white banner staff. Other parasols and pink canopies appear in the background, with onlookers at the edges.2017-02-09December 15 20162016-12-15 +2 copiesNovember 12 20162016-11-12Night-time ceremonial procession at an outdoor temple-like site under strings of coloured lights. A central man in a rust-brown robe with a long flower garland, hands pressed together in namaste, stands barefoot on a pale stone floor. Behind him, young men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas hold yellow and purple ornate parasols, and one holds a tall silver trident. Devotees in white stand along the sides, and a purple-and-green cloth-draped object lies on the left. The scene suggests a ritual procession. a person candidate not established by appearance alone; no specific cues assigned.2016-11-12A night procession on a dirt road with a line of people walking past illuminated umbrellas in red, blue, yellow and orange. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon robe wears a long red-and-white flower garland and carries a tall trident-like staff with a tuft at its base. Around him, attendants in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas walk barefoot, some bare-chested with gold chains. A man in white kurta and white pants walks in the middle, and older men in white dhotis follow at the right. Lanterns and a lit decorative float glow at the left edge under dark trees.2016-11-12