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Night photograph of a procession at a crowded riverside or road event with many illuminated lamps. In the foreground, a figure seen partly from behind wears a tall golden crown with a blue and pink tasselled ornament, a long orange-and-white flower garland, rudraksha beads on the wrist, and a red embroidered garment. The figure raises one hand, adorned with rings, holding a lit lamp or flame. Dense crowds, banners, parked vehicles and lights fill the background. The image is a photo.

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February 12 20132013-02-12Night procession photographed from a raised, decorated vehicle. In the foreground a person wearing an ornate gold and jewelled crown with blue and purple tassels, white and orange flower garlands around the neck, and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet raises one hand toward a tall colourful ceremonial staff topped with a gold kalasha-like finial, yellow and pink tassels and marigold garlands. Crowds line the illuminated road behind, with banners and street lights in the background. A brass lamp and red cushions rest on the vehicle. The person's face is partly cut off, and the appearance cues are insufficient to name anyone, so no identification is made.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night procession scene with a figure seen from behind, wearing an ornate gold crown-like headdress decorated with coloured tassels in blue, purple, yellow and pink. The figure wears layered garlands of white and orange marigold flowers and rudraksha-style beaded bracelets, and raises one hand holding a bunch of colourful tassels and a garland. Red and gold cushions or seating frame the figure in an open vehicle. Bright lights glow in the background, with a dense crowd, banners and street lamps visible beyond.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night photograph at an outdoor festival site with strings of white and red lights and marigold garlands. In the foreground, a figure wearing a gold crown studded with red and gold beads, red beaded garland, and rudraksha-style bead bracelets raises a hand in blessing toward the viewer. Beside them, a red velvet cushion and an orange-saffron cloth rest on an ornate gold-and-red seat decorated with marigold garlands and a gold bell-shaped lamp stand. In the background, several men in white and dark clothing stand and sit near a tent area. A small framed portrait is visible on a pole at upper centre.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12