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A festival procession on a decorated ratha, seen from behind. A person in a maroon turban and dark clothing with white and red flower garlands stands on the chariot, holding a pink umbrella overhead. Hanging from the canopy are tassels in green, purple, teal, yellow and pink beneath gold kalasha-shaped finials. Marigold garlands wrap the chariot, and a framed mirror reflects a deity murti and offerings. Crowds and red flags fill the street behind, with tents in the distance.

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