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A night procession at the Kumbh Mela moves along a dim road lit by street lamps. Robed sadhus in white and saffron walk in a group; a central figure in white dhoti with bare upper body and white-striped forehead carries a long staff. Ceremonial banners and decorated pennants on poles, a red and yellow umbrella, and a large banner bearing a printed portrait of a bearded saint are carried by attendants. A man in white turban and white dhoti stands at right, and another in blue vest and orange cloth walks at far right. Several figures wear orange robes and tilak marks. The scene shows a ritual procession with ceremonial regalia at night.