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A festive procession on a decorated palanquin or ratha draped in marigold and orange garlands and hanging gold bells. Seated centrally is a smiling man in a red-maroon turban and saffron-maroon robes, wearing rudraksha and long gold chains, with his hands raised in greeting. Around him, a priest in white dhoti and shawl and a bald attendant in saffron hold offerings, and a khaki-uniformed police officer stands at the right. Multicoloured and yellow umbrellas, red flags and onlookers fill the street. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain; the page does not confirm his presence.

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