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A night procession photograph of a brown-faced deity murti standing on a ratha-style float or palanquin completely decorated with red and white roses, yellow and white marigold-type flowers, and green leaves. The murti wears a tall crown with a red tilak on the forehead, a white silk dhoti with a red and gold skirt, and a heavy jewelled necklace and belt of red, green and white stones. Its right hand holds a small staff, and the left arm is raised. Behind the float, a few devotees are partly visible at the left edge in the dark. The image carries a copyright credit on the right side.

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