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Night-time outdoor procession on an ashram path lit by torches. A large crowd of devotees, many dressed in white and pastel saris, kurtas and shawls, raise hands and clap as they move. A white and red striped umbrella stands at the centre, and two flaming torches on poles are visible at the right edge. An orange-brown building with a sign reading TEMPLE stands on the left. Several people in orange, saffron and bright pink clothing stand in the middle of the group. Some children and an older man in a yellow shirt are among the crowd.

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