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A photograph of a procession float at a Kumbh Mela event. A smiling man seated on a red velvet cushioned throne raises his right hand in greeting. He wears a maroon-red turban, a rust-coloured robe, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and a garland of white, yellow and pink flowers, with gold armbands and bangles. Behind him is a large gold ornate backrest and a canopy decorated with white flower strands, teal and pink tassels and an orange flower garland. Red and blue flower-patterned cushions surround him. Red flowers and onlookers are visible at the left edge. A person seated on a throne in the procession is identifiable in appearance only as a probable candidate, with the cues of a maroon turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces.

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