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A night procession on a richly decorated float (ratha) covered in garlands of white jasmine, red and magenta flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a sculpted crown-like top. Two seated figures sit on a gold-embellished platform: one wears a gold crown and gold garments, the other sits beside him in gold-toned clothing, both amid floral festoons. Two standing attendants in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha-style neck beads stand at the right holding ceremonial items. Fireworks burst in the dark sky, and the crowd is faintly visible at the bottom edge. a person candidate is seated in the centre of the float, not sure of appearance, wearing a gold crown and gold garments.

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