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Street procession in a town with shops and a multi-storey building behind. A bald man in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a brass tray of fruit and marigold garlands toward devotees. Centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron robes, a large red-and-green flower garland, rudraksha beads and a gold armlet, and is smiling as he takes an offering. Behind him a bare-chested man wears a white shawl and gold necklace. Women in blue, cream and red saris stand close, one reaching out a hand. Saffron flags, a golden trident and a red umbrella are visible. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, saffron turban and robes, garland and rudraksha, in a procession setting.

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