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Night procession on a gravel path lit by a single bright spotlight. At centre, a bare-headed man in a red-orange robe with a garland of blue and white flowers walks beneath a dark ornate umbrella, with a man in white dhoti and a man in orange behind him. Ahead, a brightly illuminated chariot or ratha covered in lights glows warmly. Along both sides, a crowd of devotees in orange, red and white clothing stands with palms pressed together in anjali, some lit by a small handheld lamp. Dark buildings and lamp posts frame the background.

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Night procession on a gravel road with a brightly lit, flame-decorated float or chariot in the background. A central figure in a deep maroon robe and garland of red and white flowers walks beneath a silver ornate parasol, held by an attendant. Nearby, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and sacred thread stands beside a second robed figure carrying a lamp. Devotees in white and red garments line both sides of the road with hands folded in reverence. Bright lights illuminate the scene against a dark night sky and building.2016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesNight procession on a gravel path past a lit building. A bright illuminated ratha or chariot carrying a deity murti glows with warm light at the back. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland walks under a dark ornate parasol, held over him. Beside him a man in a white dhoti with a gold border wears a red shawl and rudraksha mala and holds hands together in prayer. Around them devotees in white and orange robes walk and stand in the dark, some with palms joined. A bright white spotlight lights the path at the right. a person cues in appearance: the parasol-shaded central figure has shoulder-length swept hair, a saffron robe and a flower garland.2016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17Night procession on a pathway lit by a brightly illuminated decorated chariot or palanquin, its frame strung with garlands, tassels and flower decorations, glowing in warm light. A large ornate umbrella with fringed edge is held over the procession. In the centre, a figure in maroon-red robes wears a long blue-and-white flower garland and walks forward with hands together. Around them, men in white dhotis and saffron-coloured shawls walk, several with hands folded in prayer, while a man in a cream or white outfit holds a lamp. Onlookers and devotees stand along the path, and buildings loom in the dark background.2016-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20162016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesNight procession on a gravel road. A large illuminated palanquin or ratha glows with warm light, decorated with garlands and a fringed canopy, with a dark umbrella-like parasol shading the front. A line of devotees in red and white garments with red shawls walks on both sides, many with hands raised or clapping. A bright lamp light on the road in the foreground lights the path. The crowd is dense, with figures fading into darkness at the edges. At the centre, a figure in red robes with a red garland stands near the front of the procession.2016-02-17Night procession on a gravel road lit by a brightly illuminated palanquin or ratha decorated with string lights, tassels and garlands, topped by an ornate umbrella. Crowds of devotees line both sides, many in white dhotis and shirts, some in red and orange shawls, women in saris and garlands. A man in white on the left faces the procession, and a bright handheld torch lights the path ahead. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible among the marchers.2016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesA night procession on a road lit by a bright, illuminated float or palanquin decorated with garlands and lights, topped by an umbrella. Robed participants line both sides and walk along the path; a lit figure in an orange-red robe leads near the float. Many people wear white dhotis and orange-red saris or shawls, and a brightly lit building stands at right.2016-02-17