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A dense outdoor procession moves down a dusty road lined with tents, flags and banners. Many devotees in white dhotis and saris and saffron or orange garments crowd the lane, while uniformed police officers in khaki stand at the left edge. Several people ride or stand on a vehicle at the right, some in orange and white clothing. Multicolored umbrellas in green, pink and yellow rise above the crowd, alongside tall red flags. Banners with printed portraits hang on the left, and a large golden ornament appears at the far right.

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