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Outdoor procession scene under palm trees. A man with long swept-back dark hair stands on a decorated golden chariot, wearing a loose saffron-orange robe with gold border, a long red-and-yellow garland of flowers, and a gold necklace. He gazes to the side. Above him hangs a large yellow-orange ceremonial umbrella with fringe and red tassels. Behind and beside the chariot stand devotees in white and orange clothes, some raising hands, and a red-and-yellow parasol is held aloft at left. Flower garlands drape the chariot's golden structure, with yellow and red blossoms decorating a seat.

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