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A night procession on a floral ratha or palanquin, its canopy and sides densely wrapped in red, white, yellow, pink and purple garlands. Seated on a gold-framed throne at the centre is a bearded man wearing a gold crown and a garland, holding a small object in his hand; the appearance is consistent with the a person, though this is uncertain. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand beside the seat, one holding a microphone-style radio, and a third attendant in white with a rudraksha mala kneels nearby. Below, a large green leafy base is decorated with a red garland and yellow marigolds, with lotus blossoms at the corners. Strings of coloured lights glow in the background, and onlookers stand near the procession.

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