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Night procession photographed outdoors under street lamps. A gilded palanquin decorated with white and pink flower garlands, multicolored tassels and a rainbow-striped canopy is carried forward. Several saffron-robed men in orange cloth walk alongside and hold the palanquin poles. A figure seated on the palanquin wears a red turban and red garlands. Red flags flutter behind, and a large round decorative fan with red and gold borders stands at left. Devotees and onlookers fill the foreground and background. Several people are visible, including partial figures at the edges.

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