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Night procession on a decorated palanquin or ratha lit by a bright overhead lamp. A central figure sits smiling on a flower-covered seat, wearing an ornate gold crown, orange robes and a white flower garland with a red-and-white beaded necklace. Beside him, another seated robed figure in a gold crown and orange garments is seen in profile. A bald attendant in orange cloth stands at left, and an orange umbrella shades the seat. Gold tassels, red and green fringe, marigold and jasmine garlands hang from the canopy. In the foreground are a silver trident-topped staff and a round fan-like ceremonial object.

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