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Outdoor procession under an overcast sky: an ornate golden ratha (chariot) with a canopy, garlands of flowers and colourful tassels, and a seated figure in the centre of the palanquin. Crowds in white and orange clothing surround it, many holding up red-orange flags with a blue emblem. A flowering tree with broad green leaves stands in the foreground, and an orange-walled building with green roofing sits to the right. Several people hold up their hands or bow near the cart. The figure on the chariot is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so no identification is made here.

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