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Outdoor photograph of a padayatra procession walking along a paved rural road lined with trees and a low wall. Two central figures in saffron/orange robes with orange shawls and rudraksha malas lead the group; the figure on the left wears a tall orange-saffron head covering and flowing saffron clothing, while the figure beside them wears an orange wrap and rudraksha mala. Most participants wear white dhotis and white shirts, many with rudraksha malas and white caps; some wear yellow scarves. Several people hold orange flags, and multicoloured umbrellas and a large yellow-and-red decorated banner on a pole are visible. a person appearance is uncertain at this distance, so the central saffron-clad figures are described by role only.

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