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Night procession on an open sandy ground lit by floodlights and strings of coloured lights. In the centre, a figure in a dark red-brown robe with a long rudraksha mala walks forward holding a tall staff, flanked by people in matching dark red-brown robes with yellow borders. Behind them, an illuminated ornate chariot with a canopy and a glowing decorated deity platform is pulled through the crowd, with another lit shrine-like float to the right. Onlookers in white and dark clothing press along the right side. Readable text is absent.

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