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Night procession at a temple with devotees in deep red and maroon robes and orange dhotis. A man at centre wears a maroon cloth, a white and red flower garland, a gold pendant and rudraksha beads, with a rounded maroon headpiece. Behind him a bearded attendant in orange holds a long staff, and two large embroidered parasol-style umbrellas with peacock-like motifs are raised. A devotee holds a lit oil lamp, a girl in red sari carries a brass tray, and others with white tilaka marks walk along. Lights from a pole are visible above. A kalasha-style ritual procession with aarti lamp and temple attendants.

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