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Night procession photograph of a golden ratha or chariot decorated with long garlands of white jasmine, yellow and purple flowers, and hanging gold bells with coloured tassels. Seated on the chariot is a figure in saffron-orange clothing with an orange turban and a rudraksha-style mala, with his hair falling long on his back. Several people in white clothes stand at the base of the chariot in the foreground. Behind them are a white wall with partial lettering, string lights, and colourful festoons overhead. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the chariot with orange turban, saffron clothing and long hair.

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