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Outdoor procession of costumed performers in elaborate mythological character makeup and headdresses. Left, a figure with a black-painted face, white tongue-like mouth and a large blue-and-gold serpent-hooded crown with white and gold ornaments and a beaded collar. Centre, a performer with a Shiva-style matted headdress topped by a crescent-like ornament, painted face with tripundra marks, a yellow serpent wrapped around the shoulders, and an orange-and-black tiger-striped garment with marigold garlands. Right of centre, a performer in a green sari-style costume with a gold-and-jewelled crown, beaded necklaces and a jewelled waist belt, with red tilak and pink flowers in hair. Far right, a figure with yellow-and-red painted face, tall black hat with gold trim, and a thick marigold and rose garland over white top. Spectators and an orange-clad person stand behind; a red-and-white umbrella is visible at top left. Four people are prominently visible in the foreground, with more in the crowd behind.

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