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A dusty road procession with saffron-flag bearers in white dhotis and orange-clad marchers. At center, a decorated elephant with a red cloth saddle carries two riders beneath a multicoloured ceremonial parasol, with a small orange pennant beside it. Camels with ornate painted saddles and decorated poles follow behind a line of people, and a white van moves along the road. Several people in white ritual clothes and orange sashes walk in front, one carrying a bundle on their head. Many vivid orange flags flank the route, and the scene is a festive ratha-style or city procession.

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