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A festival procession on a dirt road under bright sky. Two white horses in red and black harness pull a white decorated ratha/chariot with balloons in red, green, yellow and blue tied to its top, where a seated figure in orange is visible. Several colourful umbrellas with gold fringe and blue-and-white emblems are carried above, alongside orange and red flags. People walk alongside in white dhotis and kurtas, one woman in a red and gold sari holds an umbrella pole, and another woman in an orange sari and shawl holds a staff on the right. Palm trees and low buildings appear in the background.

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