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A night procession moves along a stone-paved path, led by a large illuminated deity murti on a decorated ratha/vehicle with many arms, a red-and-gold crown and a lion mount. Crowds of devotees follow, many carrying ornate umbrellas in yellow, green and red edged with sequins, and red flags are raised. Men in white dhotis and bare-chested figures walk near the front, and women in red and orange saris stand at the right. Ritual lamps are visible at lower left. Hundreds of people are visible across the scene, so the count is broad.

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