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A festive outdoor procession photographed among a dense crowd of devotees under bright sun and palm trees. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron shawl and a white floral garland, smiling and raising a hand. Around him, young men and women in orange and white clothing press close. Above, red and orange ceremonial umbrellas with fringed tassels shade the group, and a peacock-feather fan and a gilded ornamental staff are visible. Flags fly in the background. The distinctive long hair, saffron shawl and garland are candidate cues for a person, but the face and appearance are not clear enough to confirm identity.

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